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WA › South Fremantle › Chester St

15 Chester St, South Fremantle WA 6162

House

$2,225,000

Last sold

23 Feb 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

526 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $2,225,000 (23 Feb 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 526 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in South Fremantle (last 5 years) with land size: median $3,991/m² of land (n=54). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Residential (1) under the FREMANTLE.(Landgate SLIP · 31 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

No verification items generated for this record.

Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.

Price evidence

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$2,225,000

23 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in South Fremantle (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,991/m² of land (n=54). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

South Fremantle at a glance

3,744

People

$1,937,500

Median sale

$730/wk

Median rent

1.96%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full South Fremantle report →

Vs South Fremantle

+14.8%

Median sale

Suburb $1,937,500

-0.25 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.96%

Suburb median $1,937,500 from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

FREMANTLE

Zone

Residential

1

Jurisdiction

Fremantle

Fremantle, WA

Planning overlays

  • bushfireNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Landgate SLIP
  • Dataset: Local Planning Scheme — Zones and Reserves (DPLH-071)
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 178395

Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.

Site

Terrain

Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.

Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.

Flood, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no bushfire risk zone was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Heritage

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$2,225,00023 Feb 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 Dec 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 Dec 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 526 m² — that is not official geometry. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $730/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Verdict

What this means for this property

Districts view

Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.

Detail

The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”

Read more

Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.

The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.

Evidence

What is known for this property

Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.

2 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 526 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

South Fremantle in one glance

South Fremantle at a glance

3,744

People

$1,937,500

Median sale

$730/wk

Median rent

1.96%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full South Fremantle report →

Keep researching

  • Why South Fremantle? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in South Fremantle →
  • Other records on Chester St →

Listing material

Listed by Caporn Young Estate Agents Fremantle

Coastal Weatherboard Magic

3 bedrooms, study, studio | 2 bathrooms | 2 car garage

Immaculate, charming and undeniably coastal — this circa 1905 character weatherboard and brick home seamlessly marries its period features with modern comforts for relaxed contemporary living. Featuring high ceilings, exquisite leadlight details, wide-set hardwood flooring and a magnificent sun-drenched living area framed by expansive windows overlooking the lush garden.

The main house contains 3 generous bedrooms (one anchored by a character fireplace) and a country-coastal inspired integrated bathroom/laundry, replete with a corner bath combo and timber benchtop.

Read the full description

The spacious open plan unites the kitchen, living and dining beneath a charming white timber-clad slanted ceiling and features a central fireplace (gas bayonet). A crisp white kitchen, centred around a snowy-stone look breakfast bar, features a generous sized pantry, quality appliances, and a large picture window that perfectly captures the tropical garden beyond. Adjacent is a versatile study, enhanced by an original wood-stove recess.

Beyond this point, a vast and breezy alfresco truly captures the essence of relaxed coastal South Freo living. Honey-toned timber panelling accentuates an impressive vaulted ceiling with a ceiling fan, modern downlighting and a striking leadlight that pays homage to South Beach sunsets and the iconic South Mole Lighthouse. Sharing the garden is an independent dwelling - with kitchenette and access to the second bathroom and a second laundry. This prized studio with separate entry via the garage, offers excellent potential for short-term rental income or private retreat for teenagers or house guests.

Other features include a magnificent, reticulated garden with fruit trees, and a pond. Comfort is assured with split-system air-conditioning, a gas bayonet in the living area, and an automatic twin garage with shopper's entry and rear access. Relax on the charming front porch and watch the world go by or escape to a tropical oasis at the rear — this home truly offers something for everyone, all while enjoying easy access to some of South Fremantle's most desirable attractions. Walk just metres to Wild Bakery for a morning coffee and croissant, stroll a few minutes to the local primary school, or the beautiful South Beach — this is quintessential South Fremantle living at its finest.

Features:

- Magnificent c1905 restored weatherboard cottage

- Modern, coastal-style rear extension; white timber clad, slanted ceiling, downlighting

- Coastal interior aesthetic

- Wide timber flooring throughout of Baltic Pine and Jarrah

- Original hand-forged iron grills to front sash windows

- Stunning original ceiling roses

- Timber mantle fireplaces in front bedroom & living

- Open-plan living, kitchen & dining - brick kitchen extension

- Bright and modern kitchen, L-shaped breakfast bar, gas stove-top, spacious pantry

- Huge protected alfresco with timber-panelled vaulted ceiling, spectacular leadlight insert, downlighting, pond and ceiling fan

- Further leadlight window highlights throughout

- Sash windows throughout

- Independently located 4th bedroom with kitchenette

- Integrated laundry & country-coastal-style bathroom with corner tub & heated towel rail

- Built-in robes to two bedrooms

- Charming separate dwelling & brick studio at rear (formerly Airbnb accommodation) with paved porch, storage room & laundry

- Study with original stove recess

- Rear enchanting bathroom fit-out, accessible from alfresco & garden

- Recycled brick paving (rear courtyard, alfresco, garage) & natural turf garden

- Fully reticulated garden & beds

- Stunning garden landscape with a banana, lime, orange and mandarine trees, plus passionfruit, strawberries and mint

- Gas bayonet in living

- Split-system air-conditioning units & ceiling fans throughout

- Double automatic garage with shopper's entry, plus rear path access

- 17x solar panels totalling 4kw with extra inverter capability

- Solar HWS

- Fully rewired in December 2009

- Regular bus service via Hampton Road & South Tce

Location:

- 300m to Wild Bakery (a local favourite!)

- 350m South Terrace café & lifestyle strip

- 350m to Peaches Fresh, IGA South Fremantle, Paper Cup café & pharmacy

- 600m to Roasting Warehouse café

- 700m Woolworths South Fremantle, ALDI, Dan Murphy's, Dolce & Salato, and more

- 750m to The Local pub

- 800m to Beaconsfield Primary School

- 900m to Running with Thieves brewery

- 950m to South Beach

- 1.2km to Wray Avenue café & lifestyle strip

- 1.8km to Freo Farmer's Market

- 1.9km to Fremantle Markets & café strip

- 2km to Fishing Boat Harbour

- 2.3km to Notre Dame University

- 2.6km to Fremantle Train Station

- 2.6km to Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal

Council Rates: Approx $3,708 per annum

Water Rates: Approx $1,410 per annum

Disclaimer:

The particulars of this listing have been prepared for advertising and marketing purposes only. We have made every effort to ensure the information is reliable and accurate, however, clients must carry out their own independent due diligence to ensure the information provided is correct and meets their expectations.

Listing description written by Nikki Gogan, Caporn Young Estate Agents Fremantle — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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