86 Ruskin Street, Elwood VIC 3184, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 1, 86 Ruskin Street.
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jun 2014 | $330,000 | $322 |
| Sold | Sep 2010 | $340,000 | $332 |
| Sold | Jan 1994 | $58,500 | $57 |
| Sold | Sep 1984 | $36,500 | $35 |
| Sold | May 1981 | $18,000 | $17 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1022 m².
The unit offers one bedroom and one bathroom, making it suitable for individuals or couples seeking a compact living space.
The unit sits on a 1,022 m² parcel of land, providing a relatively spacious plot for a single‑storey unit in the suburb.
Residents are within walking distance of Elwood Beach (approximately 0.8 km away) and the nearby Elwood Canal (about 0.5 km), both popular for walking, cycling, and watersports.
The property is near several tram stops on Brighton Road, such as the Balaclava stops (around 1.0 km), and bus routes 630, 923, and 246 serve the area, providing links to the city and surrounding suburbs.
Within a short walk you’ll find the Elwood Police Station (0.3 km), Elwood Post Office (0.4 km), the Phoenix Theatre (0.5 km), and a selection of cafes and shops along New Street and Ormond Road.
Elwood is known for a mix of Victorian mansions, Edwardian cottages, and interwar apartment buildings, with some modern infill developments adding contemporary character.
Yes, Elwood’s history includes early Aboriginal Yalukit Wilum occupation, a 19th‑century quarantine station at Point Ormond, and the development of the Elwood Canal, which transformed the area from swampland to a desirable residential neighbourhood.
