🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 1953πŸ› Heritage overlay

Sheridan Close

485-491 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

  • 19 m tall Β· #726 in Melbourne
  • 4 floors
  • 78 homes
  • 1 businesses
  • 79 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk
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73 years standing

  1. 1953Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Sheridan Close

Sheridan Close is a four-storey apartment building with 78 homes on St Kilda Road in Melbourne. Construction started in 1949 and was completed in 1953, with design by Bernard Evans and Associates and building by Prentice Builders. It is covered by a heritage overlay.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
1953
Construction started
1949 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
18 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#726 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
4
Footprint
2,668 mΒ²
Homes
78
Architect
Bernard Evans and Associates Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Builder
Prentice Builders Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
1
Car spaces
79
Strata plan
PP3084E Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
C1Z
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport3/10

Anzac Railway Station 14 min walk Β· 2 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities4/10

3 cafΓ©s, 0 grocers, 31 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery9/10

140 street trees within 150 m Β· park 51 m away

✨ Activity2/10

4 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for Sheridan Close.

πŸš— 79 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1 per home. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Sheridan Close.

πŸ“ArchitectBernard Evans and Associates1949–1953reported1949-1953 Β· Designed the complexSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderPrentice BuildersreportedMain builder of the complexSource: Wikipedia β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Anzac Railway Station
Train station
14 min Β· 1152 m
πŸš†Anzac Station
Train station
15 min Β· 1172 m
πŸš‹Leopold St/St Kilda Rd #24
Tram stop
2 min Β· 168 m
πŸš‹Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25
Tram stop
2 min Β· 181 m
πŸš‹Arthur St/St Kilda Rd #23
Tram stop
5 min Β· 407 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

3β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
0πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
31🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
0🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Being built nearby

No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.

Prices and rents around here

Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.

Median unit price, Melbourne$545,0002025 Β· -5.5% in a yearTrend since 2015
Yearly rent against price7%A $735/wk 2-bedroom rent for a year, against the $545,000 median unit priceBefore costs. Our estimate from two suburb medians, not advice.

Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.

Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd

ApartmentMedian rentChange in a yearTrend since Mar 2016New leases
1 bedroom$560/wk+1.8%6,274 in the year to Sep 2025
2 bedroom$735/wk+2.1%6,605 in the year to Sep 2025
3 bedroom$1050/wk-4.5%737 in the year to Sep 2025

Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.

Businesses in Sheridan Close

1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Euros Orthopaedics Australia Pty Ltd

Medical and Surgical Equipment Manufacturing

Looking for space in Sheridan Close?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Sheridan Close: listings, news, works, planning and history.

19 Nov 2025πŸ“°
News
Penthouse at Sheridan Close listed for sale with price guide of $3.5 million to $3.75 million
A penthouse in the Sheridan Close block on St Kilda Road was listed for sale with a price guide of $3.5 million to $3.75 million, marketed by Woodards South Yarra. The article describes the block as Melbourne's biggest co-op apartment block, completed in 1953.
18 Aug 2013πŸ“°
News
Sheridan Close penthouse at 487 St Kilda Road listed for auction at $1.2 million plus
A penthouse in the Sheridan Close building was listed for auction at $1.2 million plus, with the article dated 18 August 2013. The article says Sheridan Close commenced building in 1949 and was first occupied in 1953.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 5 floors
1953πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Sheridan Close completed: 4 floors
Derived from Wikipedia

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCOMMERCIAL 1 ZONE (C1Z)
DDO17Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO19Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO19-A42Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO1413Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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

Plan of subdivision
PP3084E
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2002Residential Apartment Β· 5 floors Β· "Sheridan Close"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sheridan Close residential or commercial?

Sheridan Close mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Sheridan Close built?

Sheridan Close was completed in 1953.

How many floors does Sheridan Close have?

Sheridan Close has 4 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Sheridan Close?

Sheridan Close has 78 homes. The national address file lists 80 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Sheridan Close have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 79 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Sheridan Close?

The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.

What businesses are in Sheridan Close?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Sheridan Close, including Euros Orthopaedics Australia Pty Ltd.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Sheridan Close?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 485-491 St Kilda Road on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Sheridan Close?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Sheridan Close?

Bernard Evans and Associates designed Sheridan Close and Prentice Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Sheridan Close?

About 18 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 726 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Sheridan Close?

Anzac Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 14 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Leopold St/St Kilda Rd #24, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Sheridan Close?

The site is in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1413).

Does Sheridan Close have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PP3084E has 1 lot.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Sheridan CloseMixed useβ€”41953
Parkside ApartmentsResidential45 m221984
Dun & Bradstreet HouseCommercial76 m101989
The FawknerResidential90 m202019
Park CentralResidential125 m221997
KingstounResidential201 m241985

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: CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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