The Block
Some site constraintsSome site constraints. Significant trade-offs arise from the steep 3.9m internal gradient and position below road level, with HCA status and a west-facing aspect adding complexity.
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28A Hopewell St, Paddington NSW 2021
Terrace321133m²
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K-score
48/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Well connectedWell connected. The station is a longer walk with a noticeable climb, but strong local shops, cafes and parks support a practical weekly routine.
Price Positioning
Lower-Mid TierLower-Mid Tier. Pocket and street prices sit below the suburb median, indicating a more accessible local tier; recent comps provide current market reference.
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Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
2.09M
-5%vs Suburb median
Land size
133m²
+6%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R2
Low Density Residential
Backyard facesWest
Hot summer afternoons
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
$3.42M
Owned for
1.2 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
Kings Cross train station is 1.2km from the property, with 28m uphill and 26m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Oxford St At Glenmore Rd, located 220m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Darlinghurst Public School, 590m from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Inner Sydney High School, 2.9km from the property, with a Strong level rating. SCEGGS Darlinghurst is the nearest private school, 1.2km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.3km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Sydney Grammar School is the nearest private school, 1.6km from the property, serving students from K-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Mary's Cathedral College is the nearest private school, 2.2km from the property, serving students from 3-12 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Woolworths Metro Surry Hills is the nearest supermarket, 763m from the property. Paddington Library is 600m from the property. St Vincent's Hospital is 1.0km from the property. Barcom Avenue Park is the nearest park, 350m from the property. Allianz Stadium is 1.0km from the property. Rosebank Park is 1.1km from the property. Busbys Pond is 1.8km from the property. The coastline is 4.9km from the property. Tamarama Beach is 4.8km from the property.