5 Driffield Crescent, Sassafras, VIC 3787 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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5 Driffield Crescent
Sassafras VIC 3787

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 164m2
Land area: 2129m2
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Property Details for 5 Driffield Cres, Sassafras

5 Driffield Cres, Sassafras is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 2129m2 and floor size of 164m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2022.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1950
Floor Size
164m2
Land Size
2129m2
Local Government
Yarra Ranges
Lot/Plan
21/LP9595

Last Listing description (June 2023)

This beautiful four-bedroom, double-storey home is located on an elevated block with stunning views and leafy surrounds in the sought area of Sassafras.

Looking for a tree change or simply adore the idea of living on quiet, private acreage? Set on a whopping half an acre of land (2101m2) in the heart of Sassafras, this 4-bedroom character home has a contemporary edge and sleek industrial feel with gorgeous valley views.

Set over two levels, the large open plan layout also includes two bathrooms and features design touches that give this home so much character including exposed timber beams, timber French doors, built-in bookshelves, beautiful timber flooring and more.

The kitchen offers ample space for an island bench. The kitchen also features Caesarstone benchtops for easy cleaning a five-burner gas cooktop, dishwasher, freestanding oven and range hood as well as polished concrete floors on the lower level.

Upstairs can be accessed by a central staircase revealing polished timber floors and four spacious bedrooms with built-in robes. Two of the bedrooms adjoin a beautiful balcony overlooking the rear yard, landscaped gardens, trees and the hills. It's the ideal spot to unwind after a long day.

The central, family bathroom features crisp white quality tiling an oversized frameless shower and toilet as well as a separate freestanding bathtub and laundry with additional storage.

Privacy is assured with hedges screening the entire home, and landscaped rear yard with storage shed, lock up garage and a sealed driveway completing the picture.

Other features include electric panel heaters under staircase storage, stylish fixtures and fittings, polished concrete floors, polished timber floorboards, a fireplace and a huge yard for kids to play.

Located a short distance to Sherbrooke Community School as well as the quaint local shops and cafes Sassafras and nearby Olinda is known for.

Property Specifications:
- Beautiful four-bedroom, double-storey home is located on an elevated block
- Bursting with character and original features such as French doors, exposed timber beams and more
- A beautiful balcony overlooking the rear yard, landscaped gardens, trees and the hills
- Located a short distance to all the shops, cafes and amenities of both Olinda and Sassafras

Property History for 5 Driffield Cres, Sassafras, VIC 3787

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$860,000
14 Sep 2022
Listed for Rent
$550/w
23 Jul 2019
  • 14 Sep 2022
    Sold for $860,000
  • 18 Feb 2022
    Listed for Sale $850,000 - $895,000
  • 03 Jul 2019
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About Sassafras 3787

The size of Sassafras is approximately 4.7 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 83.7% of total area. The population of Sassafras in 2016 was 1061 people. By 2021 the population was 970 showing a population decline of 8.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Sassafras is 50-59 years. Households in Sassafras are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Sassafras work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 89.60% of the homes in Sassafras were owner-occupied compared with 90.40% in 2016.

Sassafras has 511 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Sassafras have seen a 18.66% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 63.05% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Sassafras is $1,035,376 while the median value for Units is $1,230,123.
  • Houses have a median rent of $420.
There are currently 7 properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Sassafras on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 22 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Sassafras.

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