Valley Heights and Warrimoo property value guide

The lower mountains, for less

Valley Heights and Warrimoo are quiet residential suburbs on the train line between Springwood and Blaxland. Both have stations and a few local facilities, with bigger shopping in Springwood or Blaxland a few minutes away and Penrith a short drive down the mountain. Valley Heights is also home to the old steam locomotive depot, now a heritage museum. For many buyers these two suburbs are the most affordable way into the lower mountains while staying on the train line.

How buyers weigh up a home here

1. How far to the station? Walking distance to Valley Heights or Warrimoo station is a big plus for commuters.
2. How close to the highway? Homes near the Great Western Highway can hear the traffic. Quieter streets further back are generally preferred.
3. What's behind the back fence? Many homes back onto bush reserve, which buyers like for privacy, as long as the bushfire answers are clear.
4. Is the block usable? Level land and off-street parking broaden the market on these ridges.

What you are competing against

Buyers looking here usually have Glenbrook, Blaxland and central Springwood on their list and have found them a stretch. An updated, well-presented home in Valley Heights or Warrimoo competes strongly against a similar home that costs more a few kilometres away. Presentation matters because buyers are comparing you with nearby suburbs where they expect more.

Common inspection items

Most homes here are detached family houses, from older weatherboard cottages to 1970s and 1980s brick homes and renovated houses, on level and sloping blocks, many with bush behind. Items that often show up in building reports:

• Decks, stairs and balustrades on sloping blocks
• Roof, gutters and subfloor ventilation
• Drainage around the house after heavy rain
• Unapproved additions such as enclosed verandahs or carports

Pricing here

There are fewer sales here than in Springwood or Blaxland, so comparisons often draw on neighbouring suburbs, adjusted for position and condition. Read six free ways to check property value to build your own range.