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165/488 Swanston Street

Carlton VIC 3053

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Last sold for $370,000
Faith ChangFaith Chang, last sold this property on 19 May 2026 after 26 days on market.

Overview

Affordable Retreat in Position Perfect

An ideal first home or set-and-forget investment, this impressive 2 bedroom apartment offers an abundance of sunlight, vast outdoor space, and the certainty of low maintenance on the very edge of the CBD. Zoned to sought-after University High School, take an easy stroll to city attractions, world-class universities, iconic Queen Victoria Market, Asian grocers, Lygon Street eateries, Carlton Gardens, and the free tram zone. This roomy retreat will be popular so act quickly! Glide across sleek new floorboards through spacious open-plan living and dining, underpinned by a chef-ready kitchen featuring an electric cooktop, microwave, and a fridge/freezer. A sheltered full-width terrace is a welcome alfresco addition, perfect for entertaining with vibrant Swanston Street below. The generously sized and mirror-robed bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom with a walk-in shower and mirrored cabinetry. Freshly painted from top to bottom, special features include split-system heating and cooling, a tiled entrance, brand-new roller blinds, intercom entry, lift access, shared laundry area, an onsite building manager, and exclusive access to a heated pool, sauna, and a well-equipped gym. Inspect this affordable retreat with the ultimate confidence! Outgoings: Council Rates: $205.00 per quarter approx. Water Rates: $185.00 per quarter approx. Owners Corporation Fees: $1,215.00 per quarter approx. Potential Rental Income: $470 - $500 per week approx. * Photo identification will be required upon entering the property. Please contact our agent for your personal tour of this home today.

Features

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
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Apartment

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom apartments sold in Carlton over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 165/488 Swanston Street is $553.5k.

Median value
$553.5k
Estimated value range
$195k - $2.05m
Median days on market
41
Estimated value trend
-4%
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 165/488 Swanston Street

2026
Sold
$370,000
19 May 2026 by Faith Chang, of MICM
2024
Sold
$350,000
09 Apr 2024 by Faith Chang, of MICM

Happy sellers in Carlton

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

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This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 38 reviews in Carlton over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom apartments in Carlton

In the last 12 months, 127 two-bedroom apartments similar to 165/488 Swanston Street, have been sold.

This represents a 2% increase in two-bedroom apartments sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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