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437 Dorcas Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 166m2
Land area: 121m2
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Property Details for 437 Dorcas St, South Melbourne

437 Dorcas St, South Melbourne is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 121m2 and floor size of 166m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in December 2024.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1890
Floor Size
166m2
Land Size
121m2
Local Government
Port Phillip
Lot/Plan
1/TP140286

Last Listing description (March 2021)

Classically elegant with contemporary flair, this two story Victorian balconied terrace honours its traditional character while incorporating thoughtful updates for enticing lifestyle living. Instantly appealing from its picturesque faade, the home occupies a favourable corner position in a highly convenient South Melbourne setting. A spacious front lounge room with bedroom flexibility showcases ornate period features and a marble fireplace, coupled with a dining room and a stylish open plan kitchen and living domain at the rear of the home, both with timber floors. A private sunny courtyard at the rear provides an attractive space for alfresco entertaining. The kitchen is appointed with stone benchtops and a suite of quality appliances including gas cooktop, oven and dishwasher. An expansive bedroom features a second marble fireplace and opens to a balcony with city views, accompanied by two additional spacious bedrooms with built in robes. A sleek bathroom with shower and separate inbuilt bath and a European laundry complete the home. Situated steps from Lyell Iffla Reserve, South Melbourne Market, Park Street trams, St Vincent Gardens and the Albert Park Village.

Property History for 437 Dorcas St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Transferred
18 Dec 2024
Listed for Rent
$700/w
03 Sep 2008
  • 18 Dec 2024
    Transferred
  • 03 Mar 2021
    Sold for $2,055,000
  • 18 Feb 2021
    Listed for Sale Auction Wednesday 3rd March at 6pm
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About South Melbourne 3205

The size of South Melbourne is approximately 2.2 square kilometres. It has 15 parks covering nearly 3.3% of total area. The population of South Melbourne in 2016 was 10920 people. By 2021 the population was 11548 showing a population growth of 5.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Melbourne is 30-39 years. Households in South Melbourne are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Melbourne work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 42.40% of the homes in South Melbourne were owner-occupied compared with 40.20% in 2016.

South Melbourne has 12,891 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Melbourne have seen a 11.08% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 7.33% increase. As at 28 February 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in South Melbourne is $1,779,597 while the median value for Units is $649,036.
  • Houses have a median rent of $725 while Units have a median rent of $650.
There are currently 38 properties listed for sale, and 29 properties listed for rent in South melbourne on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 488 properties were sold in the past 12 months in South melbourne.

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