The Block
Some site constraintsSome site constraints. The block is significantly below street level with a steep internal gradient, creating major access and drainage trade-offs, though the bushland view and privacy offer some offset.
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8 Silvia St, Hornsby NSW 2077
House321598m²
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K-score
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K-score
47/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Well connectedWell connected. The train station is a 15-min walk with a noticeable climb, but local shops, cafes and parks are close; daily errands are practical without the car.
Price Positioning
Mid-Market TierMid-Market Tier. Pocket sits slightly above suburb median while recent comps are near the median, pointing to a typical local price tier supported by an owner-occupied pocket.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
1.18M
-6%vs Suburb median
Land size
598m²
-21%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R2
Low Density Residential
Backyard facesWest
Hot summer afternoons
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Local Road
Noise sources
Major road (110m)
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$1.86M
Owned for
2 Years
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Road Noise
Near a major road with traffic noise
Road Noise
Near a major road with traffic noise
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Property Location Overview
Hornsby train station is 1.5km from the property, with 18m uphill and 19m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Carrington Rd Opp Silvia St, located 150m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Hornsby North Public School, 1.3km from the property, with a Outstanding level rating. Secondary school catchment: Asquith Boys High School, 800m from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Asquith Girls High School, 2.2km from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Ku-ring-gai High School, 11.0km from the property, with a Good level rating. Blue Gum Community School is the nearest private school, 2.3km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 2.0km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Barker College is the nearest private school, 2.2km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Marri Mittigar School is the nearest private school, 2.7km 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, 3.2km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Coles Asquith is the nearest supermarket, 1.3km from the property. Hornsby Library is 1.6km from the property. Mount Wilga Private Hospital is 670m from the property. Storey Park is the nearest park, 630m from the property. Hornsby Rifle Range is 690m from the property. Rofe Dog Park is 1.7km from the property. Berowra Valley National Park is 1.4km from the property. Fishermans Beach is 16.9km from the property.