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301/488 Swanston Street

Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia
$285,000 – $313,500
2 bed 1 bath

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Located in the heart of the city, this well-presented apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle. Featuring two generously sized bedrooms, a dedicated study nook, and a light-filled open-plan living and dining area, the home provides plenty of space to study, relax, and entertain. Located only seconds from RMIT University and with great access to public transport, all of Melbourne will be at your fingertips. Prefer to stay in? The building comes with access to a communal gym and pool. The spacious bathroom is designed for practicality and comfort, while the private balcony offers a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after a busy day. With universities, public transport, shopping, dining, and entertainment all within easy reach, this apartment is ideally suited to students seeking quality accommodation in a vibrant city location. For investors, this property presents an outstanding opportunity to secure a low-maintenance asset in a highly sought-after rental market. Its versatile layout, student-friendly design, and prime city position make it an attractive prospect for strong and consistent tenant demand. Whether you're looking for a comfortable city residence or a smart addition to your investment portfolio, this apartment delivers exceptional value in an unbeatable location. Opportunities like this are in high demand - inspect today and discover the potential this city apartment has to offer. PHOTO ID REQUIRED Due diligence checklist - consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist Privacy Policy and Privacy Collection Notice - rataandco.com.au/privacy-policy Material Facts - please refer to the contract of sale and vendor statement for material facts. Land size sourced from land.vic.gov.au. This document has been prepared to assist solely in the marketing of this property. While all care has been taken to ensure the information provided herein is correct, Harcourts Rata & Co takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Accordingly all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information, including and not limited to land size.

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Property Type
apartment
Listing Type
For Sale
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Listed
4 weeks ago

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$1,451/month
$725 /fortnight
Loan $239,400 at 6.10% over 30 years

Upfront costs

Deposit$59,850
Stamp duty$13,025
Conveyancing (est.)$2,000
Total upfront$74,875
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Living in Carlton

This 2-bedroom apartment in Carlton, VIC 3053 sits within reach of public transport, local shops and nearby schools. It is listed 43% below the $525,000 median of 75 comparable apartmentswithin 5 km.

Schools near Carlton

  • Carlton Gardens Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
  • Carlton Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
  • Saints College - BlendED Campusspecial

What's nearby

  • Parkville (train)672 m away
  • Lygon Hairdresser1.0 km away
  • Argyle Square376 m away
  • Unnamed591 m away
  • Unnamed785 m away

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Population
16,055
Median age
27
Household income
$1,292/wk
Median rent
$365/wk
Median mortgage
$1,898/mo

Source: ABS Census.

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