39A Balaclava Road, St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 6, 39A BALACLAVA ROAD.
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Nov 2018 | $640,000 | $634 |
| Sold | Feb 2010 | $530,000 | $525 |
| Sold | Jun 2009 | $350,000 | $346 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1009 m².
It is a self‑contained unit offering two bedrooms and one bathroom. The unit sits on a sizable 1,009 m² parcel of land.
Several tram stops are within walking distance, including Allan Rd/Balaclava Rd (right on the road) and stops on Orrong Rd, Empress Rd and Hotham St (all within 0.5 km). Bus routes run along Orrong Road and Hotham Street, and the nearby Balaclava and Ripponlea railway stations on the Sandringham line provide train access.
The heritage‑listed Labassa mansion is about 0.4 km away, and the historic St James the Great Anglican church is also nearby. The Red Stitch Actors Theatre on Dandenong Road and the nearby Glenfern house add to the local cultural scene.
Alma Park, the main green space in St Kilda East, offers a cricket and soccer oval, bike paths and mature trees and is a short walk from the property. The park provides a pleasant setting for walking, picnics and casual sport.
St Kilda East lies roughly 6 km south‑east of Melbourne’s CBD, so the unit at 6/39A Balaclava Road is about that distance from the city centre.
The suburb is culturally diverse, with 64.6 % of residents born in Australia and a notable Hasidic Jewish community (around 26 % religious affiliation). It blends a residential ambience with a mix of arts, alternative and indie influences, especially around Carlisle Street.
Yes, the area includes heritage precincts such as Godfrey Avenue and Inkerman Street, which feature well‑preserved Edwardian cottages and Victorian workers’ houses. The surrounding streets also display a mix of 1960s flats and older heritage‑listed buildings.
