The Block
Some site constraintsSome site constraints. Major road exposure and a steep 6.1m drop below street level create significant access and drainage hurdles, despite a generous block size and north-facing rear.
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286 Sydney Rd, Balgowlah NSW 2093
Duplex422490m²
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K-score
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K-score
48/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Very convenientVery convenient. B-Line is reachable within 1.2km and shops are close, so daily trips are practical, though the station walk involves a noticeable climb.
Price Positioning
Mid-Market TierMid-Market Tier. Pocket median aligns with the suburb level, though recent comps are notably higher. This indicates a typical local price tier, with condition and finish carrying significant weight.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
2.11M
-12%vs Suburb median
Land size
490m²
+2%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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Last sold
$2.90M
Owned for
2.5 Years
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Red Flags
Major Road
The property is located on a major road.
Major Road
The property is located on a major road.
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Property Location Overview
Manly Vale train station is 1.1km from the property, with 5m uphill and 35m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Sydney Rd Before Condamine St, located 220m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Manly West Public School, 410m from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, 1.2km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, 2.1km from the property, with a Strong level rating. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.0km 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, 2.0km 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, 438m from the property. Seaforth Library is 1.6km from the property. Manly Waters Private Hospital is 2.7km 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 500m 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 1.9km from the property.