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8/242 Arthur Street

Fairfield VIC 3078

2
1
1
Apartment
Last sold for $480,000
The Agency ToorakThe Agency Toorak, last sold this property on 26 November 2025 after 23 days on market.

Overview

Technically Fairfield. Emotionally Northcote.

One of ten in the block, because you've outgrown "housemate drama" and graduated to "body corporate politics." This place isn't loud about it, but it's got its act together. It's that friend who owns a SodaStream and actually refills it. The kitchen's polished and practical, with stainless steel appliances and the quiet confidence of someone who owns more than one type of olive oil. Open-plan living, hybrid floors, and a split system that's seen more relationship tension than IKEA. Enough room for a couch, your laptop "office," and that plant you definitely overwatered out of love and denial. Two proper bedrooms. Real ones. Not "study/flex/creative zone" marketing lies. Both with built-ins big enough for your wardrobe, ambitions, and mild existential dread. The bathroom's bright, forgiving, and tiled in a way that says "functional luxury." The kind of space that makes you feel like your life's together, even if your Aesop bottle's been refilled with Palmolive for six months straight. Outside, there's a community garden perfect if you love the idea of sustainability but prefer to enjoy everyone else's hard work. It's the group project equivalent of showing up for the presentation and still taking home the fresh basil. You've got a secure car space too, for your ethically questionable SUV or your dog's pram, depending on your current life stage. Sundays at Alphington Farmers Market, where you'll pay $14 for eggs because the chickens do Pilates. Walk the Darebin Parklands to reconnect with nature, then Station Street to reconnect with gluten. High Street Northcote for your nightlife, and Northcote Social Club for your "I saw them before Triple J ruined them" era. Fairfield. For people who love the northside, but secretly crave a park, a nap, and a little peace from everyone else who also loves the northside. Finer Details: Body Corporate Fees: $2,900 per annum (approx.) Council Rates: $1,361 per annum (approx.) Water Rates: $792 per annum (approx.) Rental Appraisal: $500-550 per week (approx.) Internal Size: 50sqm (approx.) Title: Strata Floor Level: First Floor No. In Building: 1 of 10 Owner Occupied vs Rented: 45/55 Deposit & Settlement: 10% Deposit, 30-60 Days Settlement Nearby Amenities Primary School Zone: Fairfield Primary School Secondary School Zone: Thornbury High School Closest Supermarket: Station Street IGA (1km) Closest Train Station: Fairfield Station (1.5km) Closest Park: McDonell Park (1km)

Features

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 open car space
Apartment

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom apartments sold in Fairfield over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 8/242 Arthur Street is $630k.

Median value
$630k
Estimated value range
$480k - $875k
Median days on market
24
Estimated value trend
0%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Fairfield. 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 8/242 Arthur Street

2025
Sold
$480,000
26 Nov 2025 by The Agency Toorak, of The Agency - Victoria
2025
Sold
$480,000
26 Nov 2025 by The Agency Toorak, of The Agency - Victoria

Happy sellers in Fairfield

92%
92% of sellers in Fairfield reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 15 reviews in Fairfield over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom apartments in Fairfield

In the last 12 months, 26 two-bedroom apartments similar to 8/242 Arthur Street, have been sold.

This represents a 11% increase in two-bedroom apartments sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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