5 First Ave, Bassendean is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 494m2 and floor size of 124m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2025.
PRIVATE VIEWINGS ONLYAn exciting opportunity awaits in the vibrant suburb of Bassendean, where character, location, and development potential come together on a 495sqm block zoned R20/40. Positioned just a short 5-minute walk to the train station and local cafes, this 1920-built home is ready for a new chapter-whether that means restoring its charm or exploring subdivision possibilities (subject to council approval).This is one of the rare few character homes in the area that is not heritage listed, giving buyers the freedom to renovate or reimagine without restriction-an increasingly rare advantage in this location.Inside, the existing floorplan includes three bedrooms, one bathroom plus a second toilet, a separate lounge, sitting room, kitchen, and dining room-offering seven rooms under the main roof and a wealth of layout flexibility. At the rear, a generous sleepout/annex hosts the laundry and leads into a huge studio-style extension exceeding 50sqm, ideal for a creative workspace, teenager's retreat, or future dual living arrangement.Located in a well-connected pocket between Perth City and the airport, this address is ideal for FIFO workers, students, or city professionals, with strong rental demand and outstanding transport links just moments away.With subdivision potential (STCA), a highly rentable layout, and a location that continues to grow in demand, this property offers genuine upside for renovators, investors, and developers alike.Property Features:?? Built in 1920 - full of character and ready for transformation? Not heritage listed - renovate or extend without restriction?? 495sqm block zoned R20/40 - subdivision potential (STCA)??? 3 bedrooms?? 1 bathroom + additional separate toilet??? 7 rooms under the main roof including:Lounge roomSitting roomKitchenDining room?? Rear sleepout with laundry?? Massive rear annex - ideal for workspace, retreat, or extra accommodation?? 5-minute walk to train station and local cafes?? Prime location between Perth CBD and the airport?? Strong rental appeal for students, FIFO workers, or city professionals?? Excellent access to public transport and key arterial routes?? To learn more or arrange a viewing, contact Marcus Preece on 0411 222 105. Address available on enquiry.
The size of Bassendean is approximately 7.4 square kilometres. There are 30 parks, covering nearly 13.6% of the total area. The population of Bassendean in 2016 was 10313 people. By 2021 the population was 10837 showing a population growth of 5.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bassendean is 30-39 years. Households in Bassendean are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bassendean work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 70.10% of the homes in Bassendean were owner-occupied compared with 68.80% in 2016.
Bassendean has 6,156 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bassendean have seen a 96.29% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 129.05% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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