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196C Riversdale Road

Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
$830,000 – $910,000
2 bed 2 bath 1 car143 m²

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Investors Please Note: The property could return in the vicinity of $680 - $720 per week. A stunning presentation of vast alfresco luxury, this elegant 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-level town residence spreads out over a wide-reaching 143sqm (approx.) in the boutique Balmoral complex. Embrace instant appeal for growing families, downsizers, upscalers, and enthusiastic investors in a central location with true convenience. Zoned to the highly valued Glenferrie Primary School, take an easy stroll to Auburn Road cafes, Fritsch Holzer Park, Rivoli Cinemas, Camberwell Junction, Glenferrie Road attractions, Swinburne University, and a tram to the city on your doorstep. From the very first step inside, the sheer amount of sunlit space will impress. Wide-reaching open-plan living and dining pivots a chef-ready kitchen showcasing a breakfast bar, full-sized dishwasher, and a 4-burner gas cooktop. Swing open dual French doors to the star of the show! Instantly relax in an oversized courtyard totalling 47sqm (approx.), framed by raised garden beds and instant access to a lush and leafy garden with an exquisite fountain. Back inside, scale a central staircase to a perfect pair of generously sized and robed bedrooms filled with light. The master suite boasts walk-in robes and a private ensuite, while the principal bathroom is graced with a shower over a bathtub. Newly carpeted and freshly painted throughout, comprehensive features include secure undercover parking, a large laundry, panel heating, storage under the stairs, slimline Venetian blinds, and intercom entry. Balmoral residences are tightly held and often-requested. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! * Photo identification will be required upon entering the property. Please contact our agent for your personal tour of this home today.

Property Details

Property Type
apartment
Listing Type
For Sale
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Parking
1
Land Area
143 m²
Listed
4 weeks ago

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$4,218/month
$2,109 /fortnight
Loan $696,000 at 6.10% over 30 years

Upfront costs

Deposit$174,000
Stamp duty$47,270
Conveyancing (est.)$2,000
Total upfront$223,270
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Living in Hawthorn

This 2-bedroom apartment in Hawthorn, VIC 3122 sits within reach of public transport, local shops and nearby schools. It is listed 32% above the $660,000 median of 56 comparable apartmentswithin 5 km.

Schools near Hawthorn

  • Bialik Collegecombined · Prep-12 · CoEd
  • Scotch Collegecombined · Prep-12 · Boys
  • Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Hawthorn Campuscombined
  • Erasmus Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
  • Glenferrie Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
  • Hawthorn West Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd

What's nearby

  • Stop 70: Riversdale Road (tram)714 m away
  • Printing875 m away
  • Scullin Park387 m away
  • Scullin Park540 m away
  • Dean Avenue Reserve583 m away

Hawthorn at a glance

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Population
22,322
Median age
34
Household income
$2,145/wk
Median rent
$400/wk
Median mortgage
$2,259/mo

Source: ABS Census.

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Future Development

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Hawthorn is experiencing moderate infill and heritage-adaptive development activity, concentrated along major retail corridors (Glenferrie Road, Toorak Road) and around the train station precinct. The suburb benefits from proximity to the CBD and strong transportation links, driving mixed-use and mid-density residential approvals within heritage constraints. Council DA pipelines show ongoing interest in town centre activation and heritage-sensitive intensification rather than major greenfield development.

Nearby projects

5

Closest

0.3 km

Hawthorn Heritage Apartment Conversion

500m1km1.5km2kmHawthorn Heritage Apartment Conversion — 0.3 kmHawthorn Village Mixed-use Development — 0.5 kmBoroondara Park Preservation Works — 0.8 kmHawthorn Station Precinct Renewal — 1.2 kmToorak Road Residential Infill — 1.5 km

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Hawthorn Heritage Apartment Conversion

0.3 km
ResidentialApproved

Adaptive reuse of heritage commercial building into residential apartments with retail retention at street level.

2024-2025

300 m

Hawthorn Village Mixed-use Development

0.5 km
Mixed-useApproved

Mid-rise residential and retail precinct focusing on Glenferrie Road activation with apartments above ground-floor commercial.

2025-2026

500 m

Boroondara Park Preservation Works

0.8 km
InfrastructureProposed

Public realm and heritage park restoration project improving community green space and pedestrian connectivity.

2026

800 m

Hawthorn Station Precinct Renewal

1.2 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

Metropolitan Train Station upgrade and surrounding urban activation as part of broader metropolitan rail modernisation.

2024-2025

1.2 km

Toorak Road Residential Infill

1.5 km
ResidentialApproved

Multi-lot residential infill and townhouse development targeting mid-density housing along major boulevard.

2025

1.5 km
Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends21/06/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.

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Hawthorn price trend

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$645kcurrent median

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