The Block
Standard residential landStandard residential land. Generous land size and north-facing rear are balanced by arterial road exposure, below-street position, and moderate slope.
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278 Sydney Rd, Balgowlah NSW 2093
House312539m²
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K-score
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K-score
69/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Very convenientVery convenient. B-Line is 1.1km away with a noticeable climb, but shops, cafes, and a primary school are close, supporting a practical walkable week.
Price Positioning
Mid-Market TierMid-Market Tier. Pocket and recent comps sit near the suburb median, pointing to a typical local price tier, though street position is slightly below median.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
2.22M
-8%vs Suburb median
Land size
539m²
+12%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R1
General Residential
Backyard facesNorth
Bright year-round sun
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Speed limit: 60 km/h
Noise sources
Major road (20m)
Low aircraft noise
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Bathrooms
Bathroom count may feel limited
Bathrooms
Bathroom count may feel limited
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Property Location Overview
Manly Vale train station is 1.1km from the property, with 11m uphill and 38m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Sydney Rd At Hill St, located 160m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Manly West Public School, 340m from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, 1.3km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, 2.2km from the property, with a Strong level rating. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.1km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Kieran's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.7km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.9km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Stella Maris College is the nearest private school, 2.6km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Farmhouse Montessori School is the nearest private school, 3.0km from the property, serving students from K-3 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Coles Balgowlah is the nearest supermarket, 516m from the property. Seaforth Library is 1.7km from the property. Manly Waters Private Hospital is 2.6km from the property. Unnamed Park is the nearest park, 500m from the property. Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Swim Centre is 1.5km from the property. North Harbour Reserve is 450m from the property. Sydney Harbour National Park is 1.7km from the property. Manly Lagoon is 1.3km from the property. The coastline is 1.9km from the property. North Steyne Beach is 1.8km from the property.