Faulconbridge property value guide

Springwood's quieter neighbour

Faulconbridge sits on the ridge just above Springwood, with its own station and bush reserves around it. It has a strong history: Sir Henry Parkes, often called the father of Federation, is buried here, and the Norman Lindsay Gallery, in the artist's former home, draws visitors from across Sydney. For the people who live here, the real advantage is simple. The streets are calm, and Springwood's shops, schools and services are only minutes away.

What gives a Faulconbridge home its edge

• Distance to Springwood. The closer and easier the trip to the town centre and schools, the wider the appeal.
• A walk to the station. Faulconbridge station suits commuters who don't want to drive to Springwood.
• Privacy and bush. Homes backing onto reserve suit buyers who want quiet, provided the bushfire questions have good answers.
• An easy block. Level, sunny land and good parking make a home easier to sell than a steep, shaded site.

The market here

Faulconbridge is almost entirely residential: detached family homes from the mid-century onwards, many renovated or extended, with some newer houses, on reasonably sized blocks. It has fewer sales than Springwood, so buyers and agents compare it with the quieter streets of Springwood and Winmalee. A home in Faulconbridge usually has to show why it is worth being slightly further out. The answer is normally a quieter street, a bigger block or more bush around it.

Families choosing between Springwood and Faulconbridge

Many Faulconbridge buyers are families who have looked at Springwood first. They want Springwood's schools and services within reach but a quieter street and more space. Couples upgrading from the lower mountains and commuters on the train line make up much of the rest.

Checks to have covered

• The bushfire attack level, vegetation clearing and insurance, particularly for homes near reserves
• Approvals for any extensions, decks or garages added over the years
• The roof, gutters, decks and subfloor, which inspectors check closely on bush blocks
• Driveway, parking and access on sloping land

Pricing your Faulconbridge home

Sales in Faulconbridge and in comparable streets of Springwood and Winmalee usually give the best comparisons, adjusted for block and condition. See how much your house is worth for the factors that set the final figure.