BEST MEDIAN BUYS
JARRAD BEVAN
ONE of the biggest challenges in greater Hobart’s property market is finding affordable housing.
In a sign of just how tricky it can be, for this wrap-up of what was available on Monday, the first home in the first area we checked was already “under offer”.
It would be a familiar situation for home hunters. Jump on realestate.com.au, punch in an area and a price range … and then the search result says: already sold.
Nonetheless, let’s have a go at finding some favourites from each Hobart municipality for less than the median price, which REA says is currently $585,000.
No.2800 Lyell Highway, Hayes (BelleParker@homes). $455,000 or nearest offer
JUST an 11-minute drive from New Norfolk sit this 1.4ha property priced at under $500,000. It might truly be Hobart’s last bargain! There is a 1920s weatherboard home that is full of character with its high ceilings, deep architraves, bullnose veranda and sash windows. The four-bedroom home has been in the same family for over 70 years.
No.37 Jetty Road, Old Beach (PRD Hobart). Offers over $540,000
THIS Old Beach home has got it all. There are views of the mountain and river, low maintenance grounds and easycare brick and tile construction. The undercover entertainment area is a bonus. Inside, the floorplan offers a separate formal lounge, an upgraded kitchen and a bathroom with a separate shower and bath. With three spacious bedrooms, it is family friendly.
No.8 Glen Haven Court, Kingston (Fall Real Estate). Offers over $395,000
NEAT and cosy, this one is for retirement village buyers only. Sorry, young people. Set in a sunny spot in Redwood Village, the villa has an enclosed sundeck and two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. From the main bedroom there is access to a two-way bathroom. The gardens are low maintenance and there is parking at the front door.
No.12 Dubs And Co Drive, Sorell (Raine & Horne). Offers Over $569,000
OF the two dozen criteria-meeting listings in Sorell, only three were established homes. Blocks of land or house and land packages rule this corner of the market. Here in Dubs And Co Drive a buyer could snap up a three-bedroom two-bathroom home only completed last year. Everything feels sleek and modern, from the matt black tapware to the contemporary lighting.
No.56 Sycamore Road, Risdon Vale (EIS Property). Offers Over $390,000
WITH its great price, location, size and a little development potential, it wouldn’t surprise if this beauty had already sold. Much of the home has been updated: the kitchen, bathroom and laundry, which gives it an “as new” feel. While ideal for a family, the 850sq m block could be transformed with a second dwelling, subject to approvals.
No.22 Battersby Drive, Claremont (Nest). Offers Over $548,000
STARTING outside, from the terraced rear garden the next owner of this Claremont home will be able to see that water and enjoy a drink in the sunshine. Inside, the neat kitchen has garden views, the living room is light and bright plus all three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. The bathroom offers a full-sized bath and separate shower.
No.24/66 Burnett Street, North Hobart (Blue Edge). From $495,000
SET in the vibrant surrounds of North Hobart, the Sixty Six apartment complex offers residents a locale that’s walking distance from the suburb’s restaurant and retail strip. It’s also very near Hobart’s CBD and the waterfront beyond. Each apartment features gorgeous bathrooms, private outdoor space and reverse cycle air-conditioning for year-round comfort.