The Block
Standard residential landStandard residential land. A generous, regular block with a north-facing rear, but significant trade-offs from being well below street level on a steep site.
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12 Ernest St, Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093
House422872m²
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K-score
An independent, buyer-focused assessment across three pillars — the land itself, its location, and where its price sits within the market.
K-score
74/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Well connectedWell connected. No rail within 2km, but bus, shops and parks are close; daily errands are practical, though commuting needs a bus or car.
Price Positioning
Lower-Mid TierLower-Mid Tier. Pocket and street sit below the suburb median, indicating a more accessible local tier, while recent comps provide a current market reference.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
3.07M
+8%vs Suburb median
Land size
872m²
+42%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R2
Low Density Residential
Backyard facesNorth
Bright year-round sun
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Local Road
Noise sources
No major road or railway nearby
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$330K
Owned for
36.7 Years
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Property Location Overview
The nearest bus stop is Curban St Opp Bareena Park, located 410m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Balgowlah Heights Public School, 580m from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, 1.7km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, 3.2km from the property, with a Strong level rating. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.6km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 3.5km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Queenwood is the nearest private school, 5.9km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Paul's Catholic College is the nearest private school, 4.2km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Kieran's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 2.8km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Balgowlah Heights Iga Plus Liquor is the nearest supermarket, 1.1km from the property. Seaforth Library is 2.1km from the property. Manly Waters Private Hospital is 3.8km from the property. Nanbaree Reserve is the nearest park, 360m from the property. Balgowlah Bowling Club is 530m from the property. North Harbour Reserve is 930m from the property. Sydney Harbour National Park is 920m from the property. Manly Beach is 2.4km from the property.