Gipps St, Smithfield NSW 2164

House prices on Gipps St sit 8.27% below the Smithfield suburb house median. This indicates that recent house sales on the street have generally been priced lower than the average for the wider 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, though individual property conditions and features will always influence final sale prices.

There are 0 properties on Gipps St within a bushfire zone, 0 heritage listings, and 0 properties under a flood overlay. Additionally, 0 homes are recommended for a flood check, while 96 fall under other flood classifications, indicating no specific flood risk identified or not mapped. There are also 0 properties within 100m of a high-voltage powerline. This suggests a low level of regulatory or environmental risk for buyers, though standard due diligence remains advisable.

14 homes sit above the street; 63 homes sit level with the street; 9 homes sit below the street. The street predominantly features homes that sit level with the street. Site height relative to the road can influence drainage and access, but it does not determine specific outcomes like views or privacy. Buyers should inspect the individual property’s site characteristics rather than relying on the street average to assess these factors.

Gipps St is primarily a collector road with a 50 km/h speed limit. Collector roads generally connect local streets to larger arterial roads, facilitating traffic flow between residential areas and main thoroughfares. Approximately 98% of the residential properties on the street front this dominant road section. While collector roads can experience more traffic than local streets, the specific noise and congestion levels depend on local conditions and time of day, which buyers should assess during site visits.

Gipps St has 99 residential properties, with 97% being houses and 0% being apartments. The street is predominantly composed of houses, including duplexes and terraces. This housing mix suggests a traditional residential character rather than a high-density apartment environment. Buyers seeking detached or semi-detached housing will find the street well-aligned with their preferences, while those looking for apartment living will not find options on this specific street.

There are no major apartment developments recorded on Gipps 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 interested in apartment living should look to other streets in Smithfield where such developments are present.

In the past 12 months, 2 houses sold on Gipps St, while 0 apartments sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 14.6%, meaning that 14.6% of the house stock changed ownership over the last five years. Apartment turnover data is unavailable for this street. Turnover rates indicate the proportion of properties that have changed hands, providing a measure of market activity without implying whether the market is strong or weak.

Gipps St is well-suited for buyers seeking house-based living on a collector road. With 97% of properties being houses and prices sitting below the suburb median, it offers a traditional residential environment at a relative value. The street has low risk overlays and a predominantly level site profile. However, the collector road classification may involve more traffic than local streets. Buyers should weigh the value and housing type against their tolerance for road proximity and traffic.