42 Alma St, West Footscray is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 381m2 and floor size of 143m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2025.
Beautifully renovated Californian Bungalow offering superb city-fringe living in one of West Footscrays most coveted lifestyle locations
An outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in-ready character home with nothing to do but move in and enjoy
Three bedrooms, including two with built-in robes and a stunning master with large bay window
Sunny open-plan kitchen/dining/living opening to large, north-facing covered entertaining deck
Bathroom with shower-over-bath
European laundry
Inviting free-standing studio perfect for use as a large work-from-home space or a hang-out zone for the kids
Freshly painted interiors
Stunning timber floorboards
Split-system heating/cooling
Leafy, low-maintenance backyard with brick paving, a cubbyhouse and established garden beds
Theres nothing quite like the charm of a Californian Bungalow and this superb example is sure to capture your imagination, from its pretty faade adorned with red brick and shingles through to its light-filled open-plan living space and inviting entertainers back garden.
Celebrated original features merge effortlessly with contemporary updates to create a move-in-ready sanctuary perfect for families and those seeking a comforting home base in a fabulous walk-to-everything city-fringe location.
Three bedrooms offer spacious retreats, with two equipped with built-in robes and the large master boasting a superb bay window framing front garden views. Serving the bedrooms is a bright bathroom with shower over bath, while at the rear of the house free-flowing indoor/outdoor living adds loads of appeal.
The spacious kitchen/living/dining zone opens to a full-width covered deck, with its north-facing aspect flooding the living space with natural light. Keen cooks will delight in the stone-topped kitchen, where stainless steel appliances are accompanied by sleek cabinetry and a pendant-lit breakfast bar, while the generous living and dining zones offer plenty of space for quality time together.
Outside the brick-paved back garden is fringed by garden beds bursting with established trees and lush greenery, with a sweet weatherboard cubbyhouse tucked in the corner sure to delight the kids.
Also nestled within the backyard is a large, free-standing studio, with storage, heating/cooling and exposed beams strung with cheery fairy lights making it a beautiful addition to this welcoming home.
Freshly painted interiors are elevated by stunning timber floorboards, while the discreet European laundry, split-system heating and cooling and driveway parking all add extra appeal.
This is an unmissable opportunity for buyers seeking easy modern living with the unmistakable home sweet home feeling only a home with history can provide.
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Why youll love this location:
Surrounded by friendly neighbours on a quiet leafy street, this instantly inviting home delivers a relaxed city-fringe lifestyle, easy CBD access and enviable proximity to every convenience.
Stroll to the corner store in two minutes* and enjoy a short walk to Central West Shopping Centre, where a vibrant selection of retailers and a choice of major supermarkets await.
A choice of much-loved local cafes lies within strolling distance of the front door, including Brother Nancy and Dumbo, while Barkly Village brims with eateries, shops, cafes and services an 11-minute* walk from home.
A great selection of West Footscrays parks and reserves await within easy walking distance of home, including the Martin Reserve Dog Park and Gaudion Reserve, and Footscray West Primary School awaits an 11-minute* stroll away, ensuring easy school mornings ahead.
Catch the bus to the heart of Footscray to enjoy international dining, great nightlife and the convenience of the fabulous Footscray Market and walk to Tottenham Station for regular trains to the city.
*Approximate
The size of West Footscray is approximately 3.8 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.5% of 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 6,870 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:
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