197 Essex Street, West Footscray VIC 3012
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Reserve Price: $1,250,000
197 Essex Street, West Footscray, VIC 3012
4
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391m²
161m²
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house - house
Property Description
Listed on 19 Oct 2026
Situated in one of West Footscray’s most sought-after lifestyle locations, this beautifully renovated and extended four-bedroom, two-bathroom home promises easy family living and walk-to-everything convenience. Spacious, timelessly styled interiors offer superb family functionality, flexibility and room to move while outside generous front and back gardens offer a wonderful outdoor lifestyle, with loads of space for the kids to run and play and a large deck for easy entertaining. With secure off-street parking adding extra appeal, this move-in-ready family haven is a must for the inspection list. Don’t miss your chance to come and see it for yourself. - renovated and extended four-bedroom, two-bathroom period weatherboard positioned to offer a superb city-fringe lifestyle and walk-to-everything convenience - an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a ready-made family haven - north-facing allotment offering a neatly landscaped front garden + generous family backyard with large entertaining deck, newly-laid turf, established trees and a garden shed - breathtaking open-plan living crowned by a soaring cathedral ceiling, offering generous dining and lounge zones alongside a beautifully appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a pendant-lit breakfast bar - main bedroom with front garden views, built-in robe and a chic ensuite with floor-to-ceiling tiling - three additional bedrooms with built-in robes - fully-tiled family bathroom with bath, shower and double vanity - large, beautifully-appointed laundry with internal/external access - ducted heating and cooling - quality floor treatments, including timber floorboards and plush carpet - off-street parking for two cars – gated driveway + carport - ideally situated to enjoy a fabulous walk-to-everything West Footscray lifestyle! Grab a morning coffee from a choice of popular cafes within strolling distance, including Brother Nancy a seven-minute walk from home and Dumbo a ten-minute walk away. Walk to Barkly Village to enjoy eateries, bars and shops and stroll to Central West Shopping Centre in just seven minutes for vibrant shopping and a choice of supermarkets. Proximity to Seddon Village and the heart of Footcray adds extra lifestyle appeal, as does the easy walk to a choice of parks and reserves - sought-after school zone – Footscray West Primary School (twelve-minute walk) and Maribyrnong College (nine-minute drive) - only 9.8km from the CBD by car or walk to Tottenham Station for regular city-bound trains Information provided herein is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, no responsibility is taken for any errors or omissions. It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to obtain independent professional advice and verification.
Property history
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Reserve Price: $1,250,000
$850 PER WEEK
$1,300,000
$690 PER WEEK
$688,500
$160,000
Median house price trends
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Market activity
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32 Days
House median days on market
36 Days
Unit median days on market
224 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
69 Properties
Available in the last month
West Footscray residents
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31-40
Is the most common age range
Renters
Most common occupant type
Singles
Most common household profile
Professionals
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Nearby education
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Corpus Christi School
K - Yr 6
Catholic
Footscray West Primary School
K - Yr 6
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Frequently asked questions
197 Essex Street is a House built in 1940 in West Footscray, Victoria. Review photos and floor plans for more detail on the construction and condition of the property.
The property at 197 Essex Street includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and no assigned parking spaces.
197 Essex Street in West Footscray has a land size of approximately 391 square metres and an internal floor area of around 161 square metres.
197 Essex Street in West Footscray, Victoria includes a range of local schools, shops, public transport options and community facilities that support day to day living.
As of 10/1/2026, the property at 197 Essex Street is not available in our data at this time.

















