Smart buys: homes in Sydney for less than $1.35 million

Ryde

12 Ronald Avenue

Guide: $1.3 million

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

With a price guide just below the median for a three-bedroom house in Ryde, this double-brick home presents an opportunity to move in now and renovate later. It’s located on the high side of a quiet street, close to shops and city buses. The level yard has a paved entertaining area and inside has been freshly painted.

Inspect: Sat, 11.15am-11.45pm; Wed 2.15pm-2.45pm

Agent: McGrath, 0404 071 511

Auction: May 7

See more at: domain.com.au/2012726940

Randwick

6 Hodgson Street

Guide: $1.2 million

2 bed, 1 bath, 0 car

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Queens Park and Centennial Park, this Federation semi has updated interiors and lime-washed timber floors. Charming and liveable now, it could be updated or extended to make the most of the 171-square-metre block in a such a sought-after location. There’s a study overlooking the back garden, too.

Inspect: Sat and Thu, 11am-11.30am

Agent: PPD, 0419 472 029

Auction: April 30

See more at: domain.com.au/2012694162

Dulwich Hill

26 Union Street

Guide: $1.2 million

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

This spacious home is less than 200 metres to the light rail and parks. The bedrooms have high ornate ceilings, and the lounge, dining and family rooms are generously proportioned. The kitchen and bathroom could do with some TLC now and there’s plenty of scope to upsize.

Inspect: Sat, noon to 12.30pm

Agent: Raine & Horne Ashfield, 0418 967 900

Auction: April 30

See more at: domain.com.au/2012707914

Waverton

4/31 Crows Nest Road

Guide: $1.12m – $1.22m

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

This 121-square-metre 1960s apartment was renovated in 2013, with floating timber floors, an open-plan living and dining area and a stone and gas kitchen. It occupies the entire north-facing front of the middle floor of the Weemala block of 12 units, with windows on three sides. It’s walking distance to Waverton village, Crows Nest and North Sydney.

Inspect: Sat and Thu, 11.15am to 11.45am

Agent: Belle Neutral Bay, 0416 161 738

Auction: April 30

See more at: domain.com.au/2012717817