279a High St, Fremantle is a 4 bedroom, 0 bathroom House and was built in 1955. The property has a land size of 285m2 and floor size of 85m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2019.
Why buy an established house when you can build exactly what you want on this very well-priced vacant block in Fremantle ? With plans approved for a wonderful 2 storey 4/5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a double garage, this is a chance to buy the land and build the home to your own taste at a great price. In addition to the 285sqm block, there is a further 103sqm of common driveway, and it is set well back from the street to create a wonderful private haven. The block has views of Monument Hill from ground level and, from second storey level, takes in the sweeping vista across tree tops to the full parklands of Monument Hill, the Fremantle cranes and those amazing Freo sunsets. The approved plans provide for a super-versatile home of 247sqm, maximising the use of the block size, its orientation and views. The home has also been designed to keep the cost of building affordable, incorporating a combination of limestone, weatherboard and tin to provide a real character residence. The layout has 3 bedrooms downstairs, with powder room, bathroom, laundry, and a long open-plan living, dining, kitchen room that overlooks the rear courtyard garden. Upstairs, the options are numerous. Plans show room for a further 3 bedrooms, 1 with ensuite and balcony, plus a 2nd living area - but this could be changed depending on your needs. Whether it be a large main bedroom with study and a big separate lounge, or self-contained accommodation for a passive income, there is plenty of scope to create exactly what you desire.From this location you are within easy walking distance to the George Street Precinct, Monument Hill and central Fremantle, as well as being around the corner from John Curtin College of the Arts and East Fremantle Primary School.If you're looking to enjoy the Freo lifestyle, have a unique character home, and you want great value for money - don't miss this opportunity!
The size of Fremantle is approximately 5.5 square kilometres. There are 24 parks, covering nearly 26.0% of the total area. The population of Fremantle in 2016 was 8211 people. By 2021 the population was 9251 showing a population growth of 12.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fremantle is 30-39 years. Households in Fremantle are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fremantle work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 55.60% of the homes in Fremantle were owner-occupied compared with 54.20% in 2016.
Fremantle has 6,287 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fremantle have seen a 71.08% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 76.38% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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