73 Orlando Street Hampton – James Buyer Advocates
73 Orlando St, Hampton — period shell with a killer view. JHR 724 (B+)
Position. A proven Orlando address with real sales history. The street speaks for itself; the bay view is the X-factor that lifts this above a standard period home.
Property. Downstairs living is open and airy, but the backyard feels crowded with a level change/actual drop. The middle/kids level reads tight—lower ceilings, narrow halls, modest bedrooms. The hero is the roof-terrace/viewing zone at the top: brilliant and you’ll use it. Overall flow is mixed: parts work, parts feel enclosed/clunky. Upside sits in yard re-work + light/connection tweaks rather than heavy structural spend.
Price & play. Quoted to ~$4.5m; pay for street + view, not the mid-level compromises. Buyer pool narrows on yard/function, which is your leverage. Our James Home Rating: 724 (B+) — strong Position with selective Property upside; buy on comparables, then unlock the view with smarter outdoor/level links.
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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.