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803/488 Swanston Street

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
- Parking
34 m² Internal area

About this property

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803/488 Swanston Street is a level‑8 two‑bedroom, one‑bathroom apartment that includes a balcony offering city skyline views. The fully furnished unit is within walking distance of RMIT, Melbourne University, Lygon Street restaurants, medical centres and public transport, with new retail developments planned nearby. Price details are available from the agent

Also written as Unit 803, 488 Swanston Street.

Key details

Locality
Carlton
State
VIC
Coordinates
37.80550329 / 144.96336356
GNAF PID
GAVIC420631283
Legal parcel ID
803\PS419697
Property type
Apartment
Unit internal area
34 m²
Land Use Category
Residential

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sold
28 Feb 2014

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Buxton Balwyn-Canterbury
10.6 km
Buxton - Port Melbourne
3.7 km
BigginScott - Richmond
3.0 km
Belle Property - Carlton | Melbourne | North Melbourne
1.1 km
Fletchers Projects Rental - Melbourne
12.0 km
Areal Property Melbourne
1.2 km
Buxton - Stonnington
6.1 km
Fletchers - Inner North
8.9 km
Ironfish Real Estate Melbourne - MELBOURNE
1.4 km
James Nicolaou Real Estate - Port Phillip
4.6 km
Elite Real Estate - MELBOURNE
0.4 km
Area Specialist Dynamic
2.8 km
Anton Real Estate Pty Ltd - SOUTH MELBOURNE
3.2 km
Dingle Partners - Melbourne
1.4 km
Harcourts Melbourne City - MELBOURNE
1.7 km
Core Realty - MELBOURNE
0.6 km
D-Australia Real Estate
10.6 km
Inline Real Estate Pty Ltd - MONT ALBERT
12.5 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Saints College - Blended Campus
0.1 km
Special school | Independent
The University of Melbourne Queensberry Children's Centre - UoM Students and Staff Unless Vacancies Exist
0.2 km
Rmit City Campus Children's Centre - Students Only
0.3 km
Stott's College
0.4 km
Secondary school | Independent
Froebel Carlton Early Learning Centre
0.5 km
Carlton Gardens Primary School
0.5 km
Primary school | Government
Hester Hornbrook Academy
0.6 km
Special school | Independent
Hester Hornbrook Academy - Hybrid
0.6 km
Special school | Independent
Guardian Childcare & Education Lemon Tree
0.6 km
Goodstart Early Learning Melbourne
0.7 km
Aurora Early Education QV - Melbourne
0.7 km
Only About Children Melbourne Central
0.8 km
Mount Alexander 7-12 College-River Nile Campus
0.8 km
Secondary school | Government
St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre
0.8 km
Secondary school | Catholic
River Nile School
0.8 km
Special school | Independent
Ozford College - Ozford College Campus
0.8 km
Secondary school | Independent
Swanston Street Children's Centre
0.9 km
Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville
0.9 km
Melbourne University Family Club
0.9 km
Eltham College - Lonsdale Street Campus
1.0 km
Combined school | Independent
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the apartment at 803/488 Swanston Street have?

The unit offers two bedrooms and one bathroom, typical for a compact inner‑city apartment

What is the character of the Carlton neighbourhood where the property is located?

Carlton is an inner‑city suburb just three kilometres north of Melbourne’s Central Business District, known for its 19th‑century Victorian architecture, the Little Italy precinct on Lygon Street, and a mix of apartments and historic terrace houses

Which public transport options are available right outside the property?

A tram stop at Queensberry Street/Swanston Street is directly adjacent, serving routes that run along Swanston Street and connect to the university; tram routes 1 and 6 continue through Lygon Street to Carlton North, and several bus routes run on nearby streets

What cultural and entertainment venues are within walking distance of 803/488 Swanston Street?

The area is close to La Mama Theatre, Cinema Nova on Lygon Street, and the Readings Bookstore, as well as numerous Italian restaurants, cafés and gelaterias that define the Little Italy precinct

Are there any notable public squares or parks nearby?

Yes, Lincoln Square with its Bali Memorial is on Swanston Street, and the expansive Carlton Gardens, home to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum, are just a short walk away

Which universities and student facilities are near the apartment?

The University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus and RMIT University’s city campus are both within easy reach, reflecting Carlton’s strong student population

What historic landmarks can be seen in the surrounding area?

Nearby landmarks include the World Heritage‑listed Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens, the former Carlton & United Brewery, and the Swanston Street streetscape featuring historic structures such as the Carlton Tram Substation

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