8 Johnston Street
Balmain East, 2041 NSW
1950 house on a 262 m² block with 8m frontage.
Property Snapshot
1950House4 Bed2 Bath0 Off Street262 m² Land168 m² Internal8m Frontage
Investment Highlights
What makes 8 Johnston Street compelling from a buying and value-add perspective.
Market Status
Off Market
Land Size
262 m²
Frontage
8m
Zoning
R1
Residential
Why Buyers Look At This One
Rare add-value profile — 1950 house on a 262 m² block and a 8m frontage.
Renovate upside — modest 168 m² internal area creates a clear renovation, extension or reconfiguration opportunity.
Walkable transport position — approx. 144m to bus, 1.1km to train station and 2km to schools.
Neighbourhood quality — strong owner occupier setting with low-turnover character housing nearby.
Property Snapshot
Core facts, planning controls and ownership history.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Parking
0 off-street
Internal Area
168 m²
Ownership & Value
Last Sold$3.80M
Sold DateApr 2026
Land Value (2024)$2.47M
RPDB/446770
Planning & Site
Property TypeResidential
AccessSingle Access
Height Limit—
Max Storeys—
Residential
Pricing & Valuation
Guide, estimate and broader pricing context.
Market Status
Off Market
4 Bed Median
$4.20M
Growth Since 2026
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Price Estimate
—Low
$3.80M
—High
VeryHigh Confidence
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Since last sold — $3,800,000 — April 2026
Suburb 4 bed house median price over time
Rental Market
Yield, rental pricing and local leasing landscape.
Median Rent
$2k
4 Bed Yield
2.6%
Vacancy
0.5%
Rentals Last 12M
2
Suburb 4 bed house median rent over time
Planning & Risk Overlays
Important due diligence considerations for this property.
Flood Overlay Detected
Flooding not available in this area. Please check with local council.
Other Overlays
Bushfire: Bushfire not available in this area. Please check with local council.. Heritage: Heritage - Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022: Balmain East Heritage Conservation Area; Heritage - Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022: Semi-detached house, including interiors. Biodiversity: No biodiversity known in this area.
Location & Connectivity
Access to transport, schools and local amenity around 8 Johnston Street.
Train Station
1.1km
Bus Stop
144m
Schools
2km
Road Type
residential
Transport: Easy access to nearby train station and frequent bus routes.
Lifestyle: Walking distance to local shops, parks and nearby dining precincts.
Positioning: Quiet residential street with strong owner occupier presence and limited turnover.
Neighbourhood Profile
Proximity to amenities and local context impacting livability.
Social Housing
6.8%Train Station
1.1kmBus Stop
144mCentre Zone
53mRoad Type
residential (Low Noise)School Catchment
2kmBalmain East Snapshot
Broader suburb metrics that support the local story.
Population
1,900
Owner Occupiers
58%
Social Housing
6.8%
Crime Index
—
Not available
Low Stock on MarketLow Vacancy
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