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805/528 Swanston St

Carlton VIC 3053

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Apartment
Last sold for $215,000
Charles EaldamaCharles Ealdama, last sold this property on 28 September 2026 after 90 days on market.

Overview

HIGH YIELD INVESTMENT OR SUPER CENTRAL STARTER

An astute investment with high tenant demand, affordable first home or perfectly located City base. This one-bedroom apartment at the heart of Carlton is metres to City trams, close to RMIT & Melbourne University, footsteps to Lygon Street cafes and cosmopolitan dining and a short stroll to Queen Victoria Market. Set on Level 8 of this newly-refurbished security building, the apartment is light and airy with wide windows and an open aspect across Swanston Street. In near-original condition, there’s scope to update for stylish City living in this super central location or rent out for potential returns of up to $450 per week. No Student-Only zoning restrictions to limit owner-occupation or rental options. Buy it for yourself, Buy it for your kids, Buy it as a high-yield investment! FEATURES: - Level 8 on Western side of building overlooking Swanston Street enjoying plenty of natural light and Cityscape vistas - Open plan living with galley kitchen including combined cooktop/oven/dishwasher and fridge – Generous bedroom with built-ins and ensuite with shower – Well-maintained and recently-painted apartment building with security intercom access, common laundry facilities, lounge/reception area plus study room/library with couches, desks and chairs. LOCATION: - Ultra central City-fringe location just minutes walk to Melbourne University, RMIT and the State Library – perfect for students – Tram stop at doorstep – Short stroll to Queen Victoria Market fresh food stalls, delicious delis, shopping and night markets dining – Easy walk to Melbourne Museum - Convenient to Melbourne Central and QV shopping centres and Melbourne’s renowned boutiques, laneway cafes, main shopping mall, acclaimed restaurants, galleries and charming City parks.

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 805/528 Swanston St is $302k.

Median value
$302k
Estimated value range
$135k - $610k
Median days on market
42
Estimated value trend
27%
increase 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 805/528 Swanston St

2026
Sold
$215,000
28 Sep 2026 by Charles Ealdama, of Waterfront Real Estate - Docklands
2024
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 19 Mar 2024 by Dingle Partners
2022
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 02 Sep 2022 by Dingle Partners

Happy sellers in Carlton

74%
74% of sellers in Carlton reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 1 bedroom apartments in Carlton

In the last 12 months, 127 one-bedroom apartments similar to 805/528 Swanston St, have been sold.

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

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