The Block
Challenging siteChallenging site. A severely depressed position and steep gradient create major access hurdles, compounded by bushfire flags and below-market land value.
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164 Pretoria Pde, Hornsby NSW 2077
House311713m²
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K-score
30/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Car-dependentCar-dependent. The station is over 2km away with a steep climb, and shops are far, so commuting and errands rely heavily on the car despite a nearby park.
Price Positioning
Lower-Mid TierLower-Mid Tier. Pocket and recent comps sit below the suburb median, pointing to a more accessible local price tier.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
1.00M
-20%vs Suburb median
Land size
713m²
-6%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R2
Low Density Residential
Backyard facesNorth East
Sunny morning warmth
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
$700K
Owned for
1.9 Years
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Red Flags
Bathrooms
Bathroom count may feel limited
Bathrooms
Bathroom count may feel limited
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Property Location Overview
Hornsby train station is 1.9km from the property, with 76m uphill and 20m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Vale Rd At Wareemba Av, located 1.2km from the property.
Primary school catchment: Hornsby South Public School, 2.4km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Asquith Boys High School, 3.5km from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Asquith Girls High School, 4.6km from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Turramurra High School, 9.8km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Blue Gum Community School is the nearest private school, 1.7km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Barker College is the nearest private school, 1.8km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Marri Mittigar School is the nearest private school, 2.4km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 2.8km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Leo's Catholic College is the nearest private school, 3.4km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Aldi is the nearest supermarket, 1.9km from the property. Hornsby Library is 2.0km from the property. Neringah Hospital is 4.1km from the property. Dog Pound Creek Conservation Reserve is the nearest park, 410m from the property. Unnamed Park is 1.9km from the property. Florence Cotton Bushland Reserve is 300m from the property. Fishermans Beach is 18.7km from the property.