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185 Rowntree St, Birchgrove NSW 2041
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221107m²
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Land value, size, zoning, aspect
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Land Value1.93M
-21%vs Suburb median
Land size107m²
-42%vs Suburb median
ZoningR1
General Residential
Backyard facesSouth East
Cooler morning setting
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic
What could affect liveability and value.
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Street typeLocal Road
Noise sources
No major road or railway nearby
Low aircraft noise
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Price
Is the asking price fair?
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Will it hold its value?
A property’s sales history alongside suburb median price trends help understand how its value has changed over time.
Last sold
$2.92M
Owned for
0.3 Years
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Heritage Item
The property is heritage-listed
Heritage Item
The property is heritage-listed
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Property Overview
A quick summary of this property's key insights, risks and local context.
The Block
52/100
Constrainted block
Below-street position, steep gradient and HCA restrictions create clear hurdles, despite a regular shape. Land value discount aligns with these trade-offs.
Convenience & Lifestyle
68/100
Well connected
No rail within 3km, but the ferry and bus are close, with shops, cafes and a park nearby supporting weekly life.
Price Positioning
65/100
Mid-Market Tier
Pocket price sits near the suburb median, indicating a typical local price tier; current comparable sales data is unavailable.
Location summary
Balmain ferry wharf is 731m from the property, with 2m uphill and 24m downhill elevation change.
The nearest bus stop is Grove St At Bay St, located 250m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Birchgrove Public School, 640m from the property, with a Strong level rating.
Secondary school catchment: Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus, 1.6km from the property, with a Strong level rating.
Secondary school catchment: Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus, 5.0km from the property, with a Developing level rating.
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is the nearest private school, 1.3km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Inner Sydney Montessori School is the nearest private school, 1.5km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is the nearest private school, 8.5km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment.
SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is the nearest private school, 9.2km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment.
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is the nearest private school, 4.8km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Woolworths Balmain is the nearest supermarket, 897m from the property.
Balmain Library is 860m from the property.
Balmain Hospital is 1.7km from the property.
Mort Bay Park is the nearest park, 380m from the property.
Sydney Harbour National Park is 2.6km from the property.
Parramatta River is 460m from the property.
The coastline is 9.3km from the property.
Bondi Beach is 9.5km from the property.
