133a/51 Rathdowne St

Off Market

133a/51 Rathdowne St

Carlton VIC 3053

Apartment

Jamie Fan, last sold this property on 08 February 2026 after 122 days on market.

Overview

Stunning Inner-City Retreat with CBD Convenience

Directly across the road from the lush greenery of Carlton Gardens, this spacious studio apartment is a character-rich combination of comfort, low maintenance and a sought-after city-edge location. Step outside and the best of the CBD is well and truly on your radar. Take a short stroll to top-ranking universities, Queen Victoria Market, the free tram zone, Parliament trains, multiple bus routes, the State Library, Chinatown, and Lygon Street eateries. This central retreat is tailor-made for a smart start or a blue-chip investment in a high-demand student neighbourhood. Neatly nestled inside iconic Exhibition Mews, this light-filled sanctuary boasts one of the larger floor plans in the complex (approx. 40m2) with more than enough room for rest and retreat. Discover a concealed kitchenette boasting ample bench and storage space, enhanced by an easy-clean electric cooktop. Additional features include a smartly tiled bathroom, storage solutions, Venetian blinds, flowing curtains, and lightly toned floorboards. Take advantage of secure entry, a marble-draped foyer, shared laundry, and resort-style use of a sauna and a fully equipped gym. Inspect with confidence! Directly across the road from Carlton Gardens greenery, this spacious studio apartment is a character-rich combination of comfort, low maintenance and a city-edge location. Step outside and the best of the CBD is on your radar! * Spacious studio apartment with storage capability * Concealed kitchenette with an electric cooktop * Sparkling bathroom featuring a smartly tiled shower area * Lightly toned floorboards * Venetian blinds * Shared laundry * Secure entry * Resort-style use of a sauna and gym Nearby * Carlton Gardens * Queen Victoria Market * Parliament Railway Station * Multiple bus routes and the free tram zone * Lygon Street dining * Chinatown * Melbourne Museum * State Library of Victoria * RMIT and Melbourne University * Key zoning to Carlton Gardens Primary School and University High School

Features

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

Apartment

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 1 bedroom apartments sold in Carlton over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 133a/51 Rathdowne St is $250k.

Median value

$250k

Estimated value range

$130k - $745k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-15%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Carlton. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 133a/51 Rathdowne St

2026

Sold

Undisclosed

08 Feb 2026 by Jamie Fan, of VICPROP – CBD

2018

Rented

Undisclosed

Leased on 30 Jul 2018 by Dingle Partners

Happy sellers in Carlton

77%

77% of sellers in Carlton reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Carlton stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 42 reviews in Carlton over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 1 bedroom apartments in Carlton

In the last 12 months, 146 one-bedroom apartments similar to 133a/51 Rathdowne St, have been sold.

This represents a 3% increase in one-bedroom apartments sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

Sold

For Sale

For Rent

Interested in selling?

People are reaching out to these agents in Carlton for a free market appraisal.

Peter Doan

at Bow Residential

4.9

(331 reviews)

Get a free market appraisal

Lauren McElroy

at Belle Property Carlton | Melbourne | North Melbourne

(67 reviews)

Get a free market appraisal

F.R. Chee

at CT Real Estate

4.9

(13 reviews)

Get a free market appraisal

Scott McElroy

at Belle Property Carlton | Melbourne | North Melbourne

(89 reviews)

Get a free market appraisal

Nearby agents

Compare and contact these top performing agents who’ve delivered exception customer service for their clients in Carlton

Peter Doan

Sellers who recommend Peter Doan have praised them for being local expert, clear communication, reliable, responsive, supportive, honest and dedicated