The Block
Challenging siteChallenging site. Narrow frontage, small block, HCA restrictions, and broad flood advisory create significant hurdles for development and resale.
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17 Taylor St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Terrace31182m²
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K-score
30/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Well connectedWell connected. Train is a 15-min walk and shops are close, so some weekly trips work without the car, though commuting relies on the station.
Price Positioning
Entry-Level TierEntry-Level Tier. Pocket sits well below the suburb median, indicating a more accessible local price tier; condition and finish should carry significant weight.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
1.35M
-17%vs Suburb median
Land size
82m²
-16%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R1
General Residential
Backyard facesSouth West
Warm afternoon sun
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Local Road
Noise sources
Major road (70m)
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$1.97M
Owned for
4.9 Years
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Heritage Item
The property is heritage-listed
Heritage Item
The property is heritage-listed
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Property Location Overview
Kings Cross train station is 1.2km from the property, with 11m uphill and 19m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Taylor Square, Flinders St, Stand B, located 140m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Crown Street Public School, 480m from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Inner Sydney High School, 2.4km from the property, with a Strong level rating. SCEGGS Darlinghurst is the nearest private school, 1.0km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Sydney Grammar School is the nearest private school, 1.2km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Mary's Cathedral College is the nearest private school, 2.1km from the property, serving students from 3-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Australian International High School is the nearest private school, 2.0km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Woolworths Metro Surry Hills is the nearest supermarket, 455m from the property. Surry Hills Library is 820m from the property. Sacred Heart Health Service is 970m from the property. Barcom Avenue Park is the nearest park, 480m from the property. Allianz Stadium is 1.1km from the property. Frog Hollow Reserve is 750m from the property. Busbys Pond is 2.0km from the property. The coastline is 5.2km from the property. Tamarama Beach is 5.2km from the property.