149 Essex Street
West Footscray, 3012 VIC
1930 house on a 509 m² block with 16m frontage.
Property Snapshot
1930House4 Bed2 Bath2 Off Street509 m² Land146 m² Internal16m Frontage
Investment Highlights
What makes 149 Essex Street compelling from a buying and value-add perspective.
Market Status
Off Market
Land Size
509 m²
Frontage
16m
Zoning
GRZ1
Residential - Medium Density
Why Buyers Look At This One
Rare add-value profile — 1930 house on a 509 m² block and a 16m frontage.
Renovate upside — modest 146 m² internal area creates a clear renovation, extension or reconfiguration opportunity.
Walkable transport position — approx. 39m to bus, 966m to train station and 2.2km to schools.
Neighbourhood quality — strong owner occupier setting with low-turnover character housing nearby.
Property Snapshot
Core facts, planning controls and ownership history.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Parking
2 off-street
Internal Area
146 m²
Ownership & Value
Last Sold$1.04M
Sold DateMay 2026
Land Value—
RPD1\TP585764
Planning & Site
Property TypeResidential
AccessSingle Access
Height Limit—
Max Storeys—
Wide FrontageCharacter HousingResidential
Pricing & Valuation
Guide, estimate and broader pricing context.
Price Estimate
$1.04M
VeryHigh Confidence
Suburb Median
$1.35M
House (4 Beds)
Tenure
0 Years
Since 2026
Capital Gain
—
Since 2026
Suburb Sale Price Median - House (4 Beds)
Rental Market
Yield, rental pricing and local leasing landscape.
Suburb Median
$780 Pw
House (4 Beds)
Rental Yield
3.0%
House (4 Beds)
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
House (4 Beds)
Rentals Last 12M
23
House (4 Beds)
Suburb Rental Price Median - House (4 Beds)
Planning & Risk Overlays
Important due diligence considerations for this property.
Flood Overlay Detected
SBO - SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY
Other Overlays
Bushfire: Bushfire not available in this area. Please check with local council.. Heritage: No heritage known in this area. Biodiversity: No biodiversity known in this area.
Location & Connectivity
Access to transport, schools and local amenity around 149 Essex Street.
Train Station
966m
Bus Stop
39m
Schools
2.2km
Road Type
tertiary
Transport: Easy access to nearby train station and frequent bus routes.
Lifestyle: Walking distance to local shops, parks and nearby dining precincts.
Positioning: Quiet residential street with strong owner occupier presence and limited turnover.
Neighbourhood Profile
Proximity to amenities and local context impacting livability.
Social Housing
2.5%Train Station
966mBus Stop
39mCentre Zone
131mRoad Type
tertiary (Medium Noise)School Catchment
2.2kmWest Footscray Snapshot
Broader suburb metrics that support the local story.
Population
11,729
Owner Occupiers
57%
Social Housing
2.5%
Crime Index
—
Not available
Low Stock on MarketLow Vacancy
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