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42 Fitzroy Avenue

Balmain NSW 2041

3
2
138 m²
House
Peter O'MalleyPeter O'Malley, last sold this property on 31 July 2025 after 15 days on market.

Overview

Victorian grace with breathtaking harbour views

Set in a tightly held harbourside enclave, this Victorian home captures a mesmerising outlook from Elkington Park to the boat-filled waters across to Cockatoo Island. Awash with northern light, the residence offers a family-friendly layout across two character-rich levels, blending timeless architecture with a coveted lifestyle setting. Polished floors, high ceilings, and a slow combustion fireplace add warmth and charm to the generous interiors, while a private rear courtyard invites relaxed alfresco dining. The upper-level master bedroom boasts built-ins, a private balcony, and water vistas that shift with the light. A clawfoot bathtub graces the main bathroom, and a combined ultra-modern bathroom/laundry below adds everyday ease. Peacefully positioned within footsteps of Elkington Park and the Dawn Fraser Baths, this home delivers sought-after peninsula living with village cafés, shopping, transport, and the harbour all close by. Revel in the New Years Eve fireworks directly from your doorstep and balconies. Accommodation: - Elegant lounge with three bedrooms, including upper-level master with spacious balcony seating offering stunning views - Dual living zones across a flexible two-level floorplan with reverse-cycle air conditioning - Gas kitchen with breakfast island, ample storage, workspace and pantry - Main bathroom with clawfoot tub; combined modern bathroom/laundry on lower level with ultra large shower - Period features throughout with floating hardwood floors + high ceilings & French doors Features: - Northerly aspect bathing interiors in natural light and capturing harbour breezes - Private rear courtyard ideal for alfresco entertaining and outdoor storage - Skylights, slow combustion fireplace, and generous internal storage - Light-filled atrium courtyard - Stately original ceiling cornices and archways - Opposite Elkington Park; steps to foreshore walks and Dawn Fraser Baths - Walk to Birchgrove Public School, village shops, cafés, and city transport - Set on 138sqm in a tightly held peninsula address Building and Pest Report available here https://www.beforeyoubuy.com.au/reports/42-fitzroy-avenue-balmain-nsw-2041/building-pest?utm_medium=link-letter&utm_source=ofi

Features

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
138 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Balmain over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 42 Fitzroy Avenue is $2.75m.

Median value
$2.75m
Estimated value range
$1.5m - $4.3m
Median days on market
23
Estimated value trend
4%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Balmain. 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 42 Fitzroy Avenue

2025
Sold
Undisclosed
Private Sale/Treaty on 31 Jul 2025 by Peter O'Malley, of Harris Partners
2016
Sold
Undisclosed
02 Feb 2016 by Lynsey Kemp, of Belle Property Balmain

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Balmain

In the last 12 months, 47 three-bedroom houses similar to 42 Fitzroy Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 33% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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