The Block
Challenging siteChallenging site. Below-suburb land value, advisory flood overlay, and overlooking yard limit appeal despite the level, regular block.
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9 Hickson St, Botany NSW 2019
House---316m²
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K-score
30/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Well connectedWell connected. A main bus stop is close, with shops, schools and parks within walking distance, though commuting relies on this bus backup.
Price Positioning
Mid-Market TierMid-Market Tier. Recent comps sit below suburb median while pocket is near median, pointing to a typical local price tier; 30-year history suggests significant rebuilding may have occurred.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
1.25M
-17%vs Suburb median
Land size
316m²
-24%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R2
Low Density Residential
Backyard facesSouth
Shaded and cooler
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Local Road
Noise sources
Major road (90m)
Med aircraft noise
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Last sold
$360K
Owned for
30.1 Years
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Flood Zone
In an official flood-mapped area; planning and insurance requirements may apply.
Flood Zone
In an official flood-mapped area; planning and insurance requirements may apply.
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Property Location Overview
The nearest bus stop is Botany Shops, Botany Rd, located 220m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Botany Public School, 170m from the property, with a Developing level rating. Secondary school catchment: South Sydney High School, 5.5km from the property, with a Good level rating. St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 730m from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Therese Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 2.4km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Corpus Christi College Maroubra is the nearest private school, 4.8km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 5.4km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Hartford College is the nearest private school, 5.5km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Iga Botany is the nearest supermarket, 339m from the property. Mascot Library is 1.7km from the property. Alexandria Specialist Day Hospital is 5.1km from the property. Booralee Park is the nearest park, 420m from the property. Unnamed River is 701m from the property. The coastline is 958m from the property. Unnamed Beach is 1.2km from the property.