Renovated Mitcham family home sells for $1.241m
Five bidders battled it out for this Mitcham family home, which sold for $1.241m, well above its $870k-$950k price guide.
After 14 years in their first home, a young Mitcham family has moved on with a $1.241m auction result that soared hundreds of thousands above a comparable sale just streets away.
The three-bedroom house at 2 Blossom St had $870,000-$950,000 price hopes and drew more than 150 inspections during its four-week campaign with Ray White Judd White Group.
A buzzing crowd turned out on auction day, where five bidders vied for the keys before lead agent and auctioneer Danny Zhang knocked it down well above reserve.
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“This was the sellers’ first home, I actually sold it to them originally,” Mr Zhang said.
“They’ve loved it and looked after it really well, but now it was time to upsize.”
The renovated brick home, sitting on a subdivided corner block, had been updated about 10 years ago with a stone-topped kitchen, polished hardwood floors and refreshed bathrooms.
The renovated stone-bench kitchen features Smeg appliances, a walk-in pantry and island breakfast bar, a key drawcard for buyers.
Mr Zhang said it ticked boxes for young families and downsizers alike, particularly those targeting a quality school catchment.
“The property was declared on the market after just the second bid, and from there you could really feel the competition,” he said.
“All five bidders had inspected multiple times, and the final price reflected the home’s condition and location.”
Polished hardwood floors flow into the light-filled dining area, offering garden vistas and seamless connection to outdoor entertaining.
The sale price outstripped a nearby $865,000 result, with Mr Zhang pointing to key differences.
“Even though it’s subdivided, this home still has its own street number, which adds value,” he said.
“And the school zone was a huge drawcard, the winning bidders were moving from Melbourne’s northern suburbs to secure better education options.”
The Ray White Judd White Group agent added that a recent interest rate cut had fuelled urgency across the Mitcham market.
One of two modern bathrooms, updated during the renovation, with quality finishes appealing to first-home buyers and families alike.
“The sellers were very happy, it’s a strong result for Mitcham and a testament to the demand we’re seeing in this pocket,” Mr Zhang said.
The home features three light-filled bedrooms, two bathrooms, open living and dining areas, plus a private deck and low-maintenance outdoor zones. Solar panels, multiple split-systems and a lockup carport added to its appeal.
Set on a subdivided corner block with its own street number, the Mitcham home offers privacy and low-maintenance outdoor living.
Mr Zhang said Mitcham remained one of the east’s most competitive family markets.
“Proximity to Heatherdale Station, Eastland, EastLink and quality schools keeps driving buyer demand,” he said.
“Homes like this, that are well presented and ready to move into, continue to attract strong competition.”
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