September 10, 2025

164 Richardson Street Albert Park - James Home Ratings

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James Home Rating: 570
Inspected: 30/8/2025

Position

Richardson Street is one of Albert Park/Middle Park’s most recognised strips. This section is a strong position — period homes, tree-lined, and walking distance to both the beach and Albert Park Village.

Land

  • Size: 177 sqm — small, but very typical for entry-level single front terraces in this pocket.
  • Access: No off-street car parking, which is a drawback in any price range, but also not unusual for this category.

Property

  • Type: Entry-level single-front Victorian.
  • Accommodation:
    • Upstairs: Just one bedroom, no bathroom (a bathroom could be added subject to design and approvals).
    • Downstairs: Two bedrooms of reasonable size for this property type.
  • Condition: Kitchen and rear living areas are in perfectly acceptable condition. Livable as is.
  • Scope: Cosmetic renovation and/or upstairs bathroom addition would lift functionality.

Buyer Fit

  • Entry Buyers: Perfect for those wanting a way into Albert Park/Middle Park at a relatively accessible price point.
  • Couples/Small Families: Works now, with scope to add comfort over time.
  • Investors: Always strong demand for well-located single fronts in this suburb.

Market & Value

  • Quote:  $2.05m positioned as entry level for the area.
  • Context: These single fronts are tightly held and continue to attract strong demand. Adding a bathroom upstairs would further underpin value.

 

Summary: An accessible way into one of Melbourne’s most desirable bayside suburbs. It’s not perfect (no car, no upstairs bathroom), but it’s livable, well-located, and has the bones to be improved without overcapitalising.

This is real local knowledge.  No shortcuts to working at James. Visiting on/off markets daily. Making value assessments for our clients

Sometimes its not obvious to a buyer what potential (good or bad) a home holds. We can/do involve architects, builders, designers.

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