The Block
Some site constraintsSome site constraints. A steep, below-street block with a highly exposed yard creates significant access and privacy trade-offs, despite generous size and harbour views.
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18 Plant St, Balgowlah NSW 2093
House442622m²
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K-score
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K-score
58/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Well connectedWell connected. Daily needs like shops and cafes are close, but commuting relies on a bus backup or car as rail is distant.
Price Positioning
Prestige TierPrestige Tier. Pocket and recent comps sit well above the suburb median, signalling a higher-end local value tier for this pocket.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
3.31M
+37%vs Suburb median
Land size
622m²
+29%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R2
Low Density Residential
Backyard facesSouth
Shaded and cooler
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Local Road
Noise sources
No major road or railway nearby
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$2.23M
Owned for
23.5 Years
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Property Location Overview
The nearest bus stop is Ethel St At Plant St, located 190m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Balgowlah Heights Public School, 1.2km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, 390m from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, 3.6km from the property, with a Strong level rating. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 680m from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Farmhouse Montessori School is the nearest private school, 2.5km from the property, serving students from K-3 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Kieran's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 3.2km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Queenwood is the nearest private school, 4.4km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 3.6km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Balgowlah Heights Iga Plus Liquor is the nearest supermarket, 514m from the property. Seaforth Library is 570m from the property. Manly Waters Private Hospital is 4.3km from the property. Ross Street Reserve is the nearest park, 570m from the property. Balgowlah Bowling Club is 1.3km from the property. Clontarf Beach is 830m from the property. Parriwi Park is 1.8km from the property. Manly Dam is 1.8km from the property. The coastline is 3.2km from the property. North Steyne Beach is 3.2km from the property.