About this property
Alternate search: Unit 135, 480 Lygon Street.
480 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 135, 480 Lygon Street.
The address is a unit that occupies a land parcel of approximately 1,017 m². It offers a standalone space typical of the medium‑density housing found in Carlton.
Several tram stops are within walking distance: Lytton St/Lygon St at about 0.1 km, Princes St/Lygon St at 0.2 km, and Lygon St/Elgin St at roughly 0.3 km. These routes connect directly to the Melbourne CBD and the university precincts.
The unit sits on Lygon Street, the heart of Melbourne’s Little Italy precinct, famous for its Italian restaurants, cafés, and gelaterias. Nearby cultural venues include La Mama Theatre, Cinema Nova and the iconic Readings bookstore.
Yes, the area features several heritage‑listed buildings such as the Carlton Post Office (0.3 km away) and the Carlton Court House (0.3 km away). The nearby Carlton Gardens also host the World Heritage‑listed Royal Exhibition Building.
The Queen Elizabeth Maternal and Child Health Centre is only about 0.2 km away, and the Australian College of Optometry is within 0.2 km. Both provide specialised health care in the suburb.
135/480 Lygon Street is just a short walk from the University of Melbourne campus and RMIT University’s city campus, reflecting Carlton’s reputation as a hub for university students.
Carlton is known for its garden squares, including the expansive Carlton Gardens, which are a short walk from the property and offer green space, walking paths, and cultural attractions such as the Melbourne Museum.