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Highest Sale of the Month Shows Comparable Impact on Keilor Market
A $1.92 million result on River Street is shifting price expectations for similar homes across Keilor North and nearby pockets.
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A four-bedroom home at 52 River Street in Keilor North sold for $1.92 million at auction on July 5, marking the highest sale recorded in the suburb this month.
The result arrives as clearance rates hold steady at 68 percent for July auctions so far, a figure drawn from 22 properties listed through local agencies. International tensions have prompted some buyers to pause, yet demand for established family homes with backyard space remains firm in Keilor.
Agents noted that the River Street property sits near Keilor Plaza and within walking distance of the Keilor Historical Society heritage trail. Both locations draw families who value proximity to shops and preserved sites, factors that lifted the final bid above reserve by $170,000.
Price ripples reach adjacent streets
Three comparable homes on nearby Grange Road and in the Keilor Village precinct have seen revised vendor expectations since the River Street sale. One listing at 18 Grange Road lifted its asking price by $80,000 after the July 5 result, while a three-bedroom unit in the Village precinct received two additional expressions of interest within 48 hours.
Local data from the Keilor Real Estate Association shows median house prices rose 4.2 percent between April and June, with the strongest gains in properties over 600 square metres. The July clearance rate of 68 percent sits two points above the same period last year, when 19 of 29 auctions cleared.
Buyers advised to act on verified comps
Inspectors and valuers recommend checking recent sales on the same street before making offers. Properties that match the River Street profile in land size and condition are now likely to test above $1.8 million in the next fortnight. Sellers planning August listings should review updated data from the association before setting reserves.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.