58 Stafford Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | May 2008 | $559,000 | $3,408 |
Price per m² based on land size of 164 m².
Abbotsford is an inner‑city suburb located about 2 km (roughly 1.2 mi) north‑east of Melbourne’s CBD, so the property is just a short walk or a quick tram ride away.
The suburb is served by two railway stations – Collingwood and Victoria Park – as well as tram routes 109, 12 and 78 on Victoria Street. Numerous bus routes run along Johnston Street, providing easy connections to the city and surrounding suburbs.
Within a few minutes’ walk you’ll find the Lyric Theatre (about 0.1 km), Victoria Park football stadium (approximately 0.2 km), and the public sculpture The Final Siren (around 0.3 km).
Dights Falls and the Yarra River Trail are a short walk away, offering riverside walking and cycling. The Collingwood Children’s Farm and the expansive Studley Park across the Yarra River also provide green space and family‑friendly activities.
Abbotsford is a historically working‑class inner‑city area that has undergone significant gentrification, featuring many heritage‑overlaid Victorian terraces alongside repurposed industrial sites. The suburb is culturally diverse and designated as a Major Activity Centre in Melbourne’s metropolitan strategy.
Yes – the Dorothy Terrace row on Lulie Street (approximately 0.4 km away) is heritage‑listed, and the Abbotsford Convent precinct nearby is recognised on the Australian National Heritage List for its cultural significance.
Victoria Street, often called Little Saigon, is famed for its extensive Vietnamese cuisine, drawing both locals and visitors. The nearby Skipping Girl Sign and a variety of cafés add to the suburb’s vibrant cultural scene.
