Electric House
14-40 Market Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 46 m tall · #346 in Melbourne
- 10 floors
- 2 businesses
- 85 car spaces
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38 years standing
- 1988Completed
- 1998Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
23 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Electric House
Electric House is a commercial building at 14-40 Market Street, Melbourne, mainly used as an office, with 10 floors above ground. It was completed in 1988 and stands 46 metres to its roof. In September 2014, Dexus sold 40 Market Street to MTAA Super for $105 million.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1988 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 46 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#346 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 10 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,677 m²
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- 85
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 23
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 6 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
65 cafés, 2 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
106 street trees within 150 m · park 60 m away
283 people pass daily nearby · 34 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Electric House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station6 min · 454 m
Train station6 min · 514 m
Tram stop1 min · 84 m
Tram stop1 min · 105 m
Tram stop2 min · 168 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Electric House
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
CitiPower Pty Ltd / Powercor Australia Ltd
Simpsons Burgers
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Electric House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Building permits on record
- 23
- Estimated cost of works
- About $49.0m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Electric House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Electric House residential or commercial?
Electric House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Electric House built?
Electric House was completed in 1988.
How many floors does Electric House have?
Electric House has 10 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Electric House?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Electric House, including CitiPower Pty Ltd / Powercor Australia Ltd and Simpsons Burgers.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Electric House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Electric House?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Electric House?
About 46 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 346 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Electric House?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Market St/Flinders St #3, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Electric House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Was the building ever withdrawn from sale?
In March 2009 the building was withdrawn from sale.
Has any work been done on Electric House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 23 building permits for Electric House since 1996. The most recent was in January 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric House | Commercial | — | 10 | 1988 |
| 42-52 Market Street | Commercial | 56 m | 16 | 1969 |
| The Port Apartments | Mixed use | 65 m | 12 | 1931 |
| Oaks On Market | Hotel | 83 m | 25 | 1967 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.