Short St, Oyster Bay NSW 2225

House prices on Short St sit 5.17% below the Oyster Bay suburb house median. This indicates that recent house sales on the street have been slightly cheaper than the average house price in the broader suburb. Buyers should note that this metric applies specifically to houses and does not reflect apartment pricing, which may differ. It is a useful benchmark for understanding relative value, but individual property conditions and features will always influence the final sale price.

There are no properties on Short St affected by bushfire zones, heritage listings, or high-voltage powerlines. No homes fall within a flood overlay or are recommended for a specific flood check. However, 60 properties are classified under other flood categories, meaning no flood risk was identified or they were not mapped. While this suggests low flood risk, buyers should still review council mapping and insurance implications to confirm the status of their specific property before purchasing.

2 homes sit above the street; 21 homes sit level with the street; 34 homes sit below the street. The street has a mixed profile, with the largest group of homes sitting below the street level. Site height relative to the street can influence drainage and access, but it does not guarantee specific outcomes like views or privacy. Buyers should inspect the individual property’s site conditions rather than relying on the street average to assess suitability for their needs.

Short St is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. As a local road, it is typically designed for lower speeds and less volume than collector or arterial roads. This classification suggests a quieter residential environment, though actual traffic levels can vary. Buyers should consider their preference for street character and potential noise when evaluating properties on this street, as local roads often provide a more residential feel.

Short St has 61 residential properties, with 98.4% being houses and 0% apartments. The street is predominantly composed of houses, including duplexes and terraces. This housing mix indicates a traditional residential character rather than a high-density apartment environment. Buyers looking for detached or semi-detached housing will find the majority of stock on this street aligns with that preference, while apartment buyers would need to look elsewhere in the suburb.

No major apartment developments are recorded on Short St. The street’s residential stock is almost entirely composed of houses, with no significant apartment projects contributing to the local housing mix. This absence of large-scale apartment developments reinforces the street’s character as a predominantly house-based residential area. Buyers seeking apartment living in Oyster Bay should look to other streets where such developments are present.

In the past 12 months, 1 house sold on Short St, while 0 apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 18.3%, meaning roughly 18.3% of house stock changed ownership over that period. Apartment turnover data is unavailable. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed hands, providing insight into market activity levels. Buyers should consider these figures alongside current listings to gauge how quickly properties are moving on the street.

Short St suits buyers seeking a predominantly house-based residential street with a local road character. The street offers a mix of site heights, with many homes sitting below the street level, and has low flood and heritage risk. House prices are slightly below the suburb median, which may appeal to those looking for relative value. However, the low sales volume and limited apartment stock mean buyers should carefully assess individual properties and compare recent sales to ensure the street meets their specific needs.