The Block
Challenging siteChallenging site. Narrow frontage and HCA restrictions limit development, compounded by a significantly below-suburb land value signal.
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45 Ross St, Forest Lodge NSW 2037
Terrace321158m²
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K-score
30/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Very convenientVery convenient. Train is reachable within 1.2km, with shops and cafes nearby; most daily trips are practical, though the station walk has a noticeable climb.
Price Positioning
Mid-Market TierMid-Market Tier. Pocket and recent comps sit near the suburb median, pointing to a typical local price tier. Last sale was slightly below median; street is active.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
1.04M
-23%vs Suburb median
Land size
158m²
+3%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R1
General Residential
Backyard facesNorth East
Sunny morning warmth
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Speed limit: 50 km/h
Noise sources
Major road (20m)
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$1.97M
Owned for
1.9 Years
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Heritage Conservation Area
This property is located within a heritage conservation area.
Heritage Conservation Area
This property is located within a heritage conservation area.
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Property Location Overview
Glebe train station is 870m from the property, with 12m uphill and 27m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Ross St After Bridge Rd, located 140m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Forest Lodge Public School, 130m from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus, 1.3km from the property, with a Developing level rating. Secondary school catchment: Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus, 5.8km from the property, with a Strong level rating. St James Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 490m from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. GOAL College is the nearest private school, 600m from the property, serving students from 11-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is the nearest private school, 1.0km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Mackillop Education Waranara School is the nearest private school, 1.5km from the property, serving students from 9-11 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.3km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Iga Local Grocer Glebe is the nearest supermarket, 651m from the property. Glebe Library is 710m from the property. Women and Babies Services is 1.4km from the property. John Street Reserve is the nearest park, 260m from the property. NOMAD Bouldering Gym is 990m from the property. Unnamed Park is 1.5km from the property. Johnstons Creek is 552m from the property. The coastline is 7.4km from the property. Unnamed Beach is 7.3km from the property.