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Oakleigh's Highest Sale of the Month and Its Comparable Impact
A three-bedroom home at 45 Station Road sold for $1.92 million on 2 July, prompting agents to revise values for similar properties in surrounding streets.
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The highest sale of the month in Oakleigh occurred at 45 Station Road, where a three-bedroom weatherboard home on a 620-square-metre block fetched $1.92 million under the hammer on 2 July.
This transaction stands out because clearance rates have climbed to 68 percent in the first week of July, up from 52 percent in the same period last year, as buyers respond to tighter inventory and steady demand from local families. The result arrives against a backdrop of shifting global supply chains and energy costs that have pushed more households to seek established suburbs with direct rail links rather than new estates further out.
Local streets feel the adjustment
Agents at the Oakleigh Traders Association reported immediate follow-up inquiries for listings on Atherton Road and near Oakleigh Park, where two comparable three-bedroom homes remain under contract. The Station Road figure has already lifted quoted prices by an average of $85,000 on three other properties currently listed through the same agency, according to internal records reviewed this week. Local programs such as the monthly Oakleigh Community Market have seen increased foot traffic from prospective buyers touring nearby blocks on foot.
CoreLogic data released on 5 July shows the suburb median now sits at $1.41 million, with detached houses in the 600-to-700-square-metre range achieving a 14 percent lift in clearance speed compared with May. The Station Road sale exceeded the previous monthly high of $1.67 million recorded at 12 Huntingdale Road in late June by $250,000, establishing a fresh benchmark for blocks within 800 metres of the station.
Buyers and sellers next steps
Prospective buyers should request updated comparable sales reports from agents before inspecting homes on Atherton Road or near the park this weekend, as three additional auctions are scheduled for 12 July. Sellers listing in the next fortnight can expect stronger interest if they provide recent valuation adjustments tied to the Station Road result rather than older June figures.
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.