The Block
Some site constraintsSome site constraints. A below-street, steep block with arterial road exposure creates significant site trade-offs, despite a regular shape and north-facing rear.
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284 Sydney Rd, Balgowlah NSW 2093
House336508m²
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K-score
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K-score
48/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Very convenientVery convenient. B-Line is reachable within 1.2km with shops, cafes and schools close; however, the station walk has a noticeable climb.
Price Positioning
Mid-Market TierMid-Market Tier. Pocket median is near suburb median, while recent comps are significantly higher; overall points to a typical local price tier.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
2.11M
-12%vs Suburb median
Land size
508m²
+5%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R1
General Residential
Backyard facesNorth
Bright year-round sun
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Speed limit: 60 km/h
Noise sources
Major road (20m)
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$3.30M
Owned for
1.7 Years
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Red Flags
Major Road
The property is located on a major road.
Major Road
The property is located on a major road.
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Property Location Overview
Manly Vale train station is 1.1km from the property, with 8m uphill and 37m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Sydney Rd Before Condamine St, located 200m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Manly West Public School, 350m from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, 1.3km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, 1.8km from the property, with a Strong level rating. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.1km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Kieran's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.7km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 2.0km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Stella Maris College is the nearest private school, 2.6km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Farmhouse Montessori School is the nearest private school, 3.0km from the property, serving students from K-3 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Coles Balgowlah is the nearest supermarket, 494m from the property. Seaforth Library is 1.7km from the property. Manly Waters Private Hospital is 2.7km from the property. Unnamed Park is the nearest park, 480m from the property. Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Swim Centre is 1.5km from the property. North Harbour Reserve is 470m from the property. Sydney Harbour National Park is 1.7km from the property. Manly Lagoon is 1.3km from the property. The coastline is 1.9km from the property. North Steyne Beach is 1.9km from the property.