Houses For Sale in Hoppers Crossing
There are currently 41 houses for sale in hoppers crossing The average price of a house in hoppers crossing is $605,000 and the median rent is $400 per week. Houses spend an average of 32 days on the market. There are a number of real estate agents that can help you with your property search in hoppers crossing including First National Westwood.
Local legend has it that the suburb was named after Stephen Hopper, a railway ganger who worked at the original Hoppers Crossing crossing for the last 33 years of his life. The story is that his wife, who also worked at the gates, attended to them after her husband died. The crossing was a notoriously dangerous spot for motorists who would try to beat the train through the manually operated gates. Many people lost their lives.
Navigating the Hoppers Crossing Real Estate Market: Your Ultimate Guide to Houses for Sale
Today, the approach to Hoppers Crossing from Melbourne consists of warehouses and factory buildings. The hinterland is largely residential, and the area has had relatively modest growth. New housing is primarily in the form of townhouses or villas, with some double-storey homes. These are often offered in a house and land package on small blocks, with the median block size only about 280 sq m.
Recreation is well catered for in Hoppers Crossing, with the main shopping centre being Werribee Plaza (formerly known as ‘The Mall’). There are several clubs, RSLs and community events and the suburb has good public schools. It is also served by a bus and train station.