36 Durrant Street Brighton – James Buyer Advocates
Brighton single level that sold itself at 36 Durrant Street
As single level homes go this one is a ripper. A double fronted period facade hides a surprisingly generous feeling of space on a relatively small 359 square metre block. Everything is on one easy level with a smooth flow from front bedrooms through to the rear living and kitchen, then out to an easterly courtyard that soaks up the morning sun. Car access is excellent with rear garaging that links straight through a laundry mudroom into the kitchen so groceries bags and kids all land where they should. It works for a couple, young family, downsizer or anyone who simply wants low maintenance Brighton living without giving up that sense of volume.
I rated 36 Durrant Street at 721 out of 1000 which is a strong result for this home type. The standout is how the plan and feel combine to deliver real space and comfort on a small footprint. The street carries some traffic and sits on the busier side of Brighton yet the design and rear orientation help soften that. From personal experience living in Durrant Street I know the noise eases later in the day and evening and you are close to the action without feeling hemmed in. The market clearly agreed as the home went to 2.7 million with an offer accepted very quickly and I can see why it sold so fast.
The learning here is simple. When you find a well built single level period home in Brighton with genuine flow and rear parking that works you are looking at a scarce asset and the market will usually respond fast. If you are weighing up 36 Durrant Street against other options or want a clear view on value and the right ceiling price before you move call Mal James on 0408 107 988 or email mal@james.net.au and I can walk you through the numbers and next steps.
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James Home Ratings is a 25 year old, patented, 1500 buy/sells plus 1,000-point scoring system based on the 3 critical drivers of long-term property value:
Three Pillar Value Drivers
- POSITION — “Where money is attracted to”
Street appeal, precinct, orientation, land size, walkability, school zones - PROPERTY — “Where money is spent”
Flow, floorplan, architecture, renovation quality, future potential - PRICE — “What the market rewards”
Relative value vs price paid, cycle timing, agent positioning
Why It Works – Patterns
Because real estate, at its core, is about human behaviour—and history repeats itself.
Each home is scored independently and consistently, based on how it aligns with long-term demand and supply fundamentals for it’s specific area property type—that way you can compare a block of land with an apartment in different areas with different budgets..
A, B, C-Grade – Know the Difference
- A-Grade: Always in demand. Rare, proven, and resilient through market shifts.
- B-Grade: Good, but situational. Can work well when bought or sold smartly.
- C-Grade: Riskier. More emotion-driven, often overhyped, and harder to recover value.
What Others Do | What We Do |
Gut feel and emotion | Science and structure |
Agent spin and hype | Independent, consistent scoring |
Short-term trends | Long-term fundamentals |
Comparing apples to oranges | Same property type, different budgets, objectively assessed |
What the Scores Mean
- 500 – Maybe ok but it has serious issues to consider
- 600 – Average: Typical for many Inner Melbourne homes
- 700 – Above Average: Strong fundamentals, few weaknesses
- 800+ – Exceptional: A-Grade, no obvious dealbreakers, rare and highly sought-after
Know the difference, know your grade before you pay the price buying or selling.