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CHARACTER COTTAGE - TOP END LOCATION
Charming and quaint is this Circa 1925 Character Cottage. Step back in time and secure one of the oldest character homes in Rivervale, this classic 100-year-old workers cottage is in tip top condition and ready for whatever the next chapter in its life is.
Set in the highly sought after Top end location of Rivervale this generous 701m2 lot is located in a super quiet tree lined street and surrounded by stunning new homes everywhere. Solid and well maintained over the years this home is perfectly fine to be leased out as is. Character lovers will rejoice as this is your chance to secure a piece of history and a blank canvas to work with ready for you to stamp your own flavour.
Detonate and start again for those looking to build their dream home close to everything in one of Rivervale's best locations. So close to private and public schools, Belmonts renovated Shopping Precinct plus Parklands, Swan River, Crown Casino and Perth CBD so close by you will be spoilt for choice.
PERIOD FEATURES INCLUDE
• Circa 1925 jarrah weatherboard and iron workers cottage
• Sweeping front veranda with views to the Stirling Ranges
• High ceilings
• Jarrah floors
• 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom
• Spacious front lounge - air conditioned
• Country style kitchen with old Meta Stove
• Rear single lock up garage/workshop
• Massive rectangular lot of 701m2
• Council rates - $1468 approx. / Water rates - $935 approx.
Golden Opportunity perfectly positioned on the Rivervale Hill.
Property features
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Air conditioned
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Gas connected
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Toilets
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Property snapshot by reiwa.com
This property at 42 Norwood Road, Rivervale is a three bedroom, one bathroom house sold by Craig Goodridge at WELSH Real Estate on 12 Mar 2025.
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Cost breakdown
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Council rates: $1,468 / year
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Water rates: $935 / year
Nearby schools
Rivervale overview
Rivervale is a predominantly residential area spanning three square kilometres. Established in the 1840s, significant residential development did not occur until the 1950s and 1960s.
Life in Rivervale
Rivervale's family-friendly lifestyle is an appealing feature of the inner-city suburb. There are numerous parks and ovals, such as Wilson Park, which features a number of netball courts open for public use, as well as a playground and community centre.
The Kooyong Road Shopping Strip features a large IGA, chemist, butcher, post office, take away food outlets, with the Belmont Forum the closest shopping centre. There are two local schools in Rivervale including St Augustine's Primary School and Rivervale Primary School. Many homes in the suburbs are also catered for by the nearby suburbs schools such as Carlisle and Lathlain.
Rivervale quick stats
High end
$1.2m
Median
$970k
Low end
$850k
15.4 %
Annual growth
$970k
Annual median sales price
$750pw
Annual median rental price
