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1/698 Barkly Street
West Footscray VIC 3012

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 74m2
Land area: 696m2
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Property Details for 1/698 Barkly St, West Footscray

1/698 Barkly St, West Footscray is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1980. The property has a land size of 696m2 and floor size of 74m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2024.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1980
Floor Size
74m2
Land Size
696m2
Local Government
Maribyrnong
Lot/Plan
7/RP1220

Last Listing description (May 2024)

Private unit ideally situated for lifestyle and convenience Move-in-ready with scope for updates Two bedrooms with built-in robes Living room + adjoining kitchen/dining Large bathroom with inset bathtub, shower and enclosed toilet Walk-in laundry with internal/external access Split-system air-conditioning Carport parking + courtyardIdeal for first-home buyers and savvy investors alike, this enviably positioned two-bedroom unit offers instant access to the renowned West Footscray lifestyle. Boasting spacious, sunny interiors, outdoor spaces and exciting scope for cosmetic upgrades, this home presents an affordable entry to a highly sought-after location.Both bedrooms enjoy leafy garden outlooks and the convenience of built-in robes, offering inviting retreats accentuated by timber floorboards and streams of natural light. The generous living room is kept comfortable by split-system heating and cooling, while the adjoining kitchen/dining room is ideally complemented by the courtyard, where youll love dining alfresco with family and friends during the warmer months. The neat bathroom offers the luxury of a full-sized bathtub and an enclosed toilet, while the walk-in laundry and carport parking add extra appeal.Why youll love this location:A dynamic urban lifestyle is all yours at this fabulous address, where the CBD is just 9.4km* from home and every convenience is within walking distance of your front door. Walk to Central West Shopping Centre in less than ten minutes* for a great range of retailers, eateries and services and a choice of major supermarkets. Barkly Village is a nine-minute* stroll from home offering a range of eateries, shops and the much-loved caf, Migrant Coffee. Brother Nancy and Dumbo are both also an easy stroll from home, ensuring youll have your pick of renowned cafes for your morning coffee or a relaxed weekend brunch with friends. A one-minute* walk will bring you to the nearest bus stop for a stress-free ride into the heart of Footscray, where a world of cuisines, the Footscray Market and the convenience of Footscray Plaza await.Those with kids will appreciate the two-minute* stroll to the Gaudion Reserve playground and the short walk to Footscray West Primary School, while older kids can catch the bus to Footscray High Schools Barkly campus. Enjoy an easy drive into the CBD or walk to Tottenham Station in 12 minutes* for regular city-bound trains. *Approximate

Property History for 1/698 Barkly St, West Footscray, VIC 3012

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$520,000
20 Apr 2024
Listed for Rent
$395/w
19 Jan 2018
  • 20 Apr 2024
    Sold for $520,000
  • 21 Mar 2024
    Listed for Sale $450,000 - $495,000
  • 28 Nov 2017
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About West Footscray 3012

The size of West Footscray is approximately 3.8 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 8.5% of the total area. The population of West Footscray in 2016 was 11450 people. By 2021 the population was 11729 showing a population growth of 2.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Footscray is 30-39 years. Households in West Footscray are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Footscray work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.70% of the homes in West Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 53.60% in 2016.

West Footscray has 6,872 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Footscray have seen a 6.41% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 2.40% increase. As at 30 April 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in West Footscray is $1,063,467 while the median value for Units is $529,379.
  • Houses have a median rent of $640 while Units have a median rent of $470.
There are currently 31 properties listed for sale, and 13 properties listed for rent in West footscray on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 309 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West footscray.

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