Forster St, West Ryde NSW 2114

There are insufficient recent house sales on Forster St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the West Ryde average, so buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties to gauge current market positioning.

There are no bushfire, heritage, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline overlays affecting properties on Forster St. However, 24 homes fall under other flood classifications, meaning no flood risk has been identified or the property has not been mapped for flood. While this does not indicate a flood risk, buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

10 homes sit above the street; 2 homes sit level with the street; 11 homes sit below the street. The street has a mixed profile of homes above, level with, and below the street. Different site heights can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

Forster St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect directly to collector or arterial roads. Because the speed limit and the share of stock fronting this dominant section are unavailable, the street is best understood as a local residential road serving the immediate neighbourhood.

There are 248 residential properties on Forster St. Houses make up 9.7% of the street, while apartments make up 65.3%. Because neither category represents the majority of residential properties, the street has a mixed profile of houses and apartments rather than being predominantly one type.

The major apartment developments on Forster St are 37 Forster St (30 lots, 3 levels, built 1967), 39 Forster St (19 lots, 4 levels), and 31 Forster St (18 lots, 3 levels, built 1965). These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

2 houses and 3 apartments have sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 16.7%, and for apartments, it is 13.6%. The turnover rate represents the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Forster St may be more aligned with buyers looking for detached houses, apartment buyers, or buyers preferring local-road residential streets. It features a mixed profile of homes above, level with, and below the street, and includes several major apartment developments. Buyers should consider these concrete facts and trade-offs when deciding if the street fits their needs.