663/488 Swanston St

Off Market

663/488 Swanston St

Carlton VIC 3053

34 m²

Apartment

Last sold for $260,000

Mattia Pecorino, last sold this property on 20 February 2026 after 73 days on market.

Overview

Effortless City Living on Swanston Street

Experience effortless urban living in a location that puts Melbourne at your doorstep. Positioned directly on Swanston Street, this two-bedroom residence offers unbeatable convenience-whether you're heading to university, commuting, or meeting friends for dinner in the city's famous laneways. The floorplan has been designed for smart, practical living. As you enter, the tiled kitchen sits neatly to the right and the bathroom to the left, keeping the space functional and clutter-free. Further inside, you'll find two generous bedrooms plus a dedicated study-ideal for working from home or converting into a third bedroom. One bedroom even flows onto a private balcony, giving you the perfect spot for morning coffee or a quiet moment above the city buzz. The living zone offers a comfortable place to relax, study, or entertain, while residents also enjoy access to excellent building amenities, including a heated indoor pool, gym, sauna, and the added benefit of an onsite building manager. With secure keycard entry and trams, universities, Lygon Street dining, Queen Victoria Market, and the CBD all just a short walk away, this is low-maintenance living with exceptional lifestyle appeal. A standout option for students, professionals, and investors in a high-demand, walk-everywhere location.

Features

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

34 m² floor area

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 663/488 Swanston St is $565.69k.

Median value

$565.69k

Estimated value range

$195k - $2.05m

Median days on market

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 663/488 Swanston St

2026

Sold

$260,000

Private Sale/Treaty on 20 Feb 2026 by Mattia Pecorino, of Melcorp Real Estate City Central

2016

Sold

$180,000

05 Sep 2016 by Jane Chong, of Pro Estate Group

2015

Sold

$230,000

Private Sale/Treaty on 28 Apr 2015 by Robert Eggers, of Dingle Partners

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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Local market activity for 2 bedroom apartments in Carlton

In the last 12 months, 132 two-bedroom apartments similar to 663/488 Swanston St, have been sold.

This represents a 23% increase in two-bedroom apartments sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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