| Completed | 1899 | Ross House completed: 5 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 19 Mar 2026 | Refurbishment of Level 3 toilets | $131k |
| 26 May 2025 | Change of Classification & Tenancy Fitout of Restaurant | $554k |
| 26 Sept 2024 | Change of Classification & Tenancy Fitout of Restaurant | $554k |
| 28 Mar 2019 | Ground floor - Internal alterartions to office building - toilet refurbishment | $131k |
| 05 Aug 2015 | Alterations - Ross House 247 Flinders Lane Melbourne | $12k |
| 24 Sept 2013 | Upgrade of air conditioning system (including plant) and associated works | $783k |
| 21 Mar 2013 | Proposed Coffee Roasting House - Ross House Cafe | $140k |
Is Ross House residential or commercial?
Ross House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Ross House built?
Ross House was completed in 1899.
How many floors does Ross House have?
Ross House has 5 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Ross House?
The latest council census counted 25 businesses in Ross House, including ABRISA Brazilian Association, AMIDA and Australia China Friendship Society VIC Branch Inc.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Ross House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Ross House?
Frederick Sargood developed Ross House and Sulman & Power designed it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Ross House?
Town Hall Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Ross House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO506).
Does Ross House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP2103 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Ross House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 3 building permits for Ross House since 2013. The most recent was in March 2026.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
