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8A Colgate Avenue

Balmain NSW 2041

3
1
1
253 m²
House
Last sold for $2,580,000
David MeadowcroftDavid Meadowcroft, last sold this property on 08 August 2025 after 25 days on market.

Overview

Freestanding cottage - land value opportunity

Perfectly positioned between the tranquil foreshore of Mort Bay and the lively Darling Street village precinct, this freestanding character cottage presents an outstanding land value opportunity for renovators, builders, or those looking to create their dream home in a tightly held harbourside enclave. Offered for the first time in over 30 years, this property boasts a generous 252.9sqm parcel with an impressive 11.58m street frontage and prized rear-to-north aspect, providing an ideal foundation for future redevelopment or transformation (STCA). Set in a quiet, family-friendly pocket just moments from parklands, Balmain Ferry, direct CBD bus routes, and quality local schools, it offers lifestyle, location, and significant potential in equal measure. - Prime Balmain location, nestled between waterfront parklands and Darling Street amenities - Substantial 252.9sqm block with wide frontage and sunny rear-to-north orientation - Charming freestanding home currently comprising 3 bedrooms, sunroom, and polished floorboards - Functional eat-in kitchen and modernised bathroom - Existing tenancy in place until March 2026, offering immediate rental income while you plan your next move - Just 500m to Balmain Ferry Wharf and 350m to buses, shops, cafes, and schools

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 garage space
253 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 8A Colgate 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 8A Colgate Avenue

2025
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 03 Nov 2025 by Ray White Rozelle
2025
Sold
$2,580,000
08 Aug 2025 by David Meadowcroft, of Ray White Rozelle

Happy sellers in Balmain

83%
83% of sellers in Balmain reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Balmain

In the last 12 months, 50 three-bedroom houses similar to 8A Colgate Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 28% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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