86 Ruskin Street, Elwood VIC 3184, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 4, 86 Ruskin Street.
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Dec 2009 | Unknown | — |
Price per m² based on land size of 1021 m².
The unit sits on a generous 1,021 m² parcel of land. This provides ample outdoor space for a single‑bedroom residence in the heart of Elwood.
Elwood is located about 8 km south‑east of Melbourne’s CBD. It offers easy access to the city while retaining a relaxed bayside atmosphere.
Within a short walk you’ll find Elwood Beach and Elwood Canal (about 0.5 km), the historic Phoenix Theatre (≈0.5 km), and Point Ormond (≈0.8 km). Heritage‑listed Windermere Flats and the Elwood Police Station are also just 0.3 km away.
Tram route 67 runs along Brighton Road on the suburb’s northern edge, linking the CBD and Carnegie. Several bus routes (630, 923 and 246) pass nearby, and the Ripponlea and Elsternwick railway stations are just beyond the northern boundary.
Elwood was originally swampland inhabited by the Yalukit Wilum clan of the Boon Wurrung people. In the 1840s a quarantine station was set up at Point Ormond, and the later construction of the Elwood Canal enabled residential development, leading to the mix of Edwardian and interwar architecture seen today.
The suburb features a blend of Victorian mansions, Edwardian cottages and interwar apartment buildings. Many period houses from the 1920s‑30s showcase art‑deco touches, and infill developments have added a modern layer to the streetscape.
Key landmarks within 1 km include the heritage‑listed Windermere Flats (0.3 km), Elwood Post Office (0.4 km), Phoenix Theatre (0.5 km), St Kilda Botanical Gardens (≈0.9 km), and the popular dining venue Lentil as Anything (≈0.9 km).
