High Clearance Rate Strikes
Compton Green celebrated Super Saturday with a high clearance rate of 100 per cent. Nine sold stickers were pinned to boards over the weekend which included: 6/42 Bradley Street, Newport – $425,000, 112 Esplanade, Williamstown – undisclosed, 28 Agg Street, Newport – undisclosed, 96 Verdon Street, Williamstown – $1,686,000, 2/15 Angus Avenue, Altona North – $500,000, 111/200 Stephen Street, Yarraville – $424,500, 1/199 Blackshaws Road, Newport – $595,000, 5 Chandler Street, Williamstown – $1,060,000 and 25 Seventh Avenue, Altona North – $560,000.
Among those homes that went for auction included 96 Verdon Street in Williamstown which has been treasured by the same family for the past 48 years. Bursting with personality, this charming three bedroom, one bathroom home set on a generous block (866m2 approx) presents options for adding your signature style, enjoying the current interior or extended (STCA.) The auction drew a large crowd who dispersed across the prestigious, tree-lined street and multiple bidders were out in force. The last standing couple were clearly exhilarated with tears as the purchaser said, “I’ve always wanted to live on this street.”
Activity over the last few weeks has showcased strength as properties continue to be selling prior to auction. Price gains are rippling throughout the Inner West and it is also interesting to note the current median prices in this region. Please note not all suburb median prices have been released. Yarraville: $751,000, Kingsville: $750,000, Williamstown: $955,000, Point Cook: $513,500, Newport: $703,000, Seddon: $751,000, Footscray: $672,500, West Footscray: $657,000, Sunshine: $485,000, Altona: $700,500 and Altona North: $595,000.
