The Block
Challenging siteChallenging site. Steep ground and below-street position create access hurdles, compounded by HCA restrictions and narrow frontage, despite generous land size and north aspect.
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28 Napier St, Paddington NSW 2021
Terrace421177m²
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K-score
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Well connectedWell connected. The train station is a longer walk, but shops, cafes and parks are close, so weekly errands are easy, though commuting may need a bus or car.
Price Positioning
Mixed price signalsMixed price signals. Pocket and last sale suggest entry-level, while comps are premium; condition and finish should carry more weight.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
2.70M
+23%vs Suburb median
Land size
177m²
+40%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R1
General Residential
Backyard facesNorth
Bright year-round sun
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Local Road
Noise sources
Major road (60m)
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$4.50M
Owned for
0 Years
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Red Flags
Parking
Limited parking for the home size.
Parking
Limited parking for the home size.
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Property Location Overview
Kings Cross train station is 1.2km from the property, with 12m uphill and 22m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Oxford St Opp West St, located 120m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Crown Street Public School, 690m from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Inner Sydney High School, 2.5km from the property, with a Strong level rating. SCEGGS Darlinghurst is the nearest private school, 1.1km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Sydney Grammar School is the nearest private school, 1.3km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.9km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Mary's Cathedral College is the nearest private school, 2.2km from the property, serving students from 3-12 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Woolworths Metro Surry Hills is the nearest supermarket, 649m from the property. Paddington Library is 620m from the property. Sacred Heart Health Service is 920m from the property. Barcom Avenue Park is the nearest park, 340m from the property. Allianz Stadium is 980m from the property. Frog Hollow Reserve is 900m from the property. Busbys Pond is 1.8km from the property. The coastline is 5.1km from the property. Tamarama Beach is 5.0km from the property.