See the 22 homes that set Geelong suburb records in 2021

In a year when the value of the average house in Geelong jumped 25 per cent, price records were set in more than 20 suburbs. SEE THE LIST

The upswing in Geelong property prices has resulted in record house prices set in 22 suburbs and towns across the region in 2021.

In a year where home values increased more than 25 per cent, according to CoreLogic data, the top end of the market became more crowded as buyers looked to purchase in Geelong or on the coast.

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Some of the records are among the highest prices ever paid for residential property in the region, while the number of top prices across suburban Geelong underscores the impact of high demand and low listings.

Not surprisingly, coastal towns saw records beaten in 10 locations from Clifton Springs through the Fairhaven.

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New marks were set in Breamlea, Torquay, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven, where Boost Juice founder Janine Allis traded the former Mad Max house on the Great Ocean Road for $10 million.

Anglesea’s Melba Pde posted two records this year. According to CoreLogic, 24B Melba Pde sold for $5m earlier this year, but 48a Melba Pde notched a $6.8 million sale become the new record holder.

Auction of 246 Yarra Street, South Geelong

The Bellarine Peninsula also had its share of the limelight, with $6 million sales at Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale, plus top prices at St Leonards, Clifton Springs and Leopold

High Ridge Dr saw Clifton Springs’ record price jump from a touch over $2 million to more than $3.5 million after a flurry of activity early in 2021.

Four properties traded in as many months ranging in size from at least 3800sq m up to 4308sq m for a PK Studio designed home at 74-76 High Ridge Dr which sold for $3.6 million in July.

Street occupies a dress circle position high above the water, with a panoramic vista over Corio Bay, the You Yangs and Geelong.

Records tumbled in both blue ribbon and up-and-coming Geelong suburbs amid a surge of interest in high-end houses.

The first million-dollar sales were counted in Bell Post Hill and North Geelong, with the price breaking $2 million in Belmont and $3 million in Highton.

Aireys Inlet: 48 Eagle Rock Pde, $3.2 million in February

A four-bedroom house with ocean views and beach access on a 2023sq m block.

Anglesea: 48A Melba Pde, $6.8 million, May

Ingoldsby House is a David Seeley designed home combines reclaimed 19th century blackbutt timber floors and salvaged axe hewed ironbark beams, with glass, copper and naturally finished sandstone blocks and provides a view of Point Roadknight beach.

Armstrong Creek: 18 Romley Ave, $1.145 million, October

The elegant Hamlan Homes construction benefits of the north sun in the outdoor living and open-plan kitchen, living and dining room.

Bell Park: 5 Nandina Close, $980,000, November

The Porter Davis residence was billed as the ultimate entertainer, with an open plan living, dining and kitchen zone uniting with a spacious outdoor entertaining area via glass bi-fold doors.

Bell Post Hill: 5 Harris Court, $1.21 million, February

The five-bedroom builders’ own residence occupies a 1325sq m property adjacent to Kardinia International College.

Belmont: 16 Leonard St, $2.1 million, February

The Lachlan Shephard Architects designed home was snapped up off market.

81 Horwood Drive, Breamlea.

Breamlea: 81 Harwood Drive, $1.71 million, October

The elevated four-bedroom residence is nestled in a natural landscape fronting Thompson Creek estuary and two minutes from the surf beach.

74-76 High Ridge Drive, Clifton Springs.

Clifton Springs: 74-76 High Ridge Dr, $3.6 million, July

The four-bedroom custom design combined the talents of Paul Schram of PK Studio, Chris Cowley Builders and interior designer Paula Dohrman to create a two-storey residence to watch the ships sail past.

5 Gurr St, East Geelong.

East Geelong: 5 Gurr St, $1.905 million, June

A stunning period home that from a modern extension with a large open plan living area and a designer kitchen with striking white Caesarstone benches attracted strong bidding at a bumper auction.

310 Great Ocean Road, Fairhaven.

Fairhaven: 310 Great Ocean Road, $10m, November

Once famed as Max’s beach house in the original Mad Max movie, Boost Juice founder Janine Allis oversaw a contemporary redesign to create maximum impact of the beachside block.

302 Autumn Street, Herne Hill.

Herne Hill: 302 Autumn St, $1.62 million, February

Circa 1890 Bellhaven House comes complete with a ballroom, ornate arches and fireplaces was fastidiously maintained by its last owner of 20 years.

7-9 Buckley Falls Rd, Highton.

Highton: 5-9 Buckley Falls Rd, $3.14 million, February

The secluded 4200sq m lifestyle property offered a solar-heated pool and spa, tennis court and in-ground trampoline opposite Queens Park Golf Course. The five-bedroom residence was ideally located close to Newtown’s schools precinct.

45-49 Birchbank Court, Leopold.

Leopold: 45-49 Birchbank Court, $1.662 million, January

The stately Georgian style residence set a benchmark for quality and scale with four bedrooms, four living rooms and a private .47ha property.

2 Raith Terrace, Newtown.

Newtown: 2 Raith Terrace, $6.3 million, May

Raith is an 1855 five-bedroom, four living room Victorian-era landmark with Barwon River valley views on an expansive, private estate offering a 25m lap pool, spa, sauna and gym, a three-bedroom guesthouse.

21 Craddock Street, North Geelong.

North Geelong: 21 Craddock St, $1.11 million, October

This ubiquitous Californian bungalow offered a spacious modern living zone spilling out to a covered entertainment area with an outdoor kitchen.

58-60 Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove.

Ocean Grove: 58-60 Hodgson St, $6.65 million, January

This sensational three-storey beachside residence has an uninterrupted from Barwon Heads Bluff to Point Lonsdale lighthouse has a beyond comprehensive list of features to enjoy fun in the sun.

Point Lonsdale: 145 Point Lonsdale Rd, $6.6 million, January

Positioned opposite Point Lonsdale’s beachfront, the two-storey residence has 180-degree water views spanning from Queenscliff’s lighthouse to Bass Strait.

246 Yarra St, South Geelong.

South Geelong: 246 Yarra St, $1.32 million, February

The elegant inner-city residence was recently renovated with a delightful list of fittings including Lovelight Japanese linen curtains, imported lighting and a feature chandelier, Artdemos Japanese tiles, Faucet Srommen brushed brass tapware and Italian terrazzo floor tiles.

St Leonards: 103 Bluff Rd, $1.83 million, February

The elevated site held an old beach shack which most were looking to tear down to build their dream home. A family, that lived nearby, countered every offer.

Thomson: 3 Breakwater Rd, $881,000, May

Held in the same family since the 1920s, this rare brick Californian bungalow had bluestone footings with a large porch and wide veranda typical of the style and interior features such as high ceilings, timber floorboards, leadlight windows, open fireplaces and a kitchen with jarrah benchtops.

18 The Esplanade, Torquay.

Torquay: 18 The Esplanade, $5.5 million, August

An off-market transaction. CoreLogic records show the 1920s-era house had previously traded for $2.23 million in 2011.

25 Grosvenor Drive, Wandana Heights.

Wandana Heights: 25 Grosvenor Dr, $2.37 million, June

A resort-style home with a pool and spa, theatre room, gym, cellar, and study and views of Geelong and Corio Bay.

Originally published as See the 22 homes that set Geelong suburb records in 2021