217 Essex St, West Footscray is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 438m2 and floor size of 184m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2019.
Great today, with enticing space to grow, this engaging home offers an appealing modern take on cottage traditions. A bright living/dining area features the beauty of solid timber floors, the complete comfort of reverse cycle heating/cooling and the distinctive style of an impressively updated kitchen. The neat bathroom, study and a generous garden shed further enhance the profile of a home with a welcoming feel while the 430sqm approx. allotment that currently includes a classical bungalow/third bedroom suggests possibilities for accommodating an extension and potential for rear access, STCA. Conveniently close to several brilliant cafes, all of Barkly Street's treats and Central West Shopping Centre, this is a property that lets you start with success in a location that provides easy options to make significant further progress.
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 6,847 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Footscray have seen a -5.90% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -2.38% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:
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