Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

House prices on Crown St sit 12.2% above the Surry Hills suburb house median. This indicates that recent house sales on the street have commanded a premium compared to the average house price in the broader suburb. Buyers should note that this metric applies specifically to houses and does not reflect apartment pricing, which may differ. To gauge current market positioning accurately, compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties.

Crown St has 83 heritage items or HCA listings, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require council approval. There are 2 properties within a flood overlay and 36 recommended for a flood check, so buyers should review council mapping and insurance implications. 45 properties fall under other flood classifications, indicating no identified flood risk or unmapped status. There are 0 properties in bushfire zones and 0 within 100m of high-voltage powerlines.

11 homes sit above the street; 51 homes sit level with the street; 4 homes sit below the street. Most homes on Crown St sit level with the street, suggesting a relatively uniform site profile. However, site height relative to the street can influence individual property characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific site of any home they are considering rather than relying on the street average.

Crown St is primarily a collector road with a 40 km/h speed limit. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads and may carry more through traffic than local streets. 37.2% of the residential properties on the street front this dominant road section. Buyers should consider potential traffic noise and visibility when evaluating specific homes along this section.

Crown St has 548 residential properties, with 15.1% being houses and 80.5% being apartments. The street is predominantly apartments, reflecting a higher-density residential character. This mix suggests a diverse range of living options, from smaller units to larger apartment complexes, catering to various buyer preferences and budget ranges within the Surry Hills area.

Major apartment developments on Crown St include 628 Crown St with 65 lots over 4 levels built in 1999, 265 Crown St with 50 lots over 4 levels built in 2000, and 277 Crown St with 49 lots over 5 levels built in 1999. These developments contribute significantly to the street's apartment presence and higher-density residential character, offering a range of unit sizes and configurations for buyers.

In the past 12 months, 2 houses and 6 apartments sold on Crown St. The 5-year turnover rate is 10.8% for houses and 9.3% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years, providing insight into market activity without indicating whether the market is strong or weak.

Crown St suits buyers seeking apartment living in a high-density area, with 80.5% of properties being apartments. The street offers a premium house price relative to the suburb median, appealing to those looking for established housing. Heritage listings and flood checks require due diligence, while the collector road status may affect traffic noise. Buyers should weigh these factors against their preferences for density, heritage, and location.