A 101-square-meter block of land in Mosman containing a functioning electricity substation has been listed for auction with a guide price of $475,000.
Located at 37 Vista Street, the Mosman property is among eight similar sites across Sydney’s prestigious north shore suburbs being sold off by what’s understood to be an Ausgrid subsidiary. These properties are being marketed as opportunities in highly sought-after locations despite their small size and unusual features.
The block, zoned R2 – Low Density Residential, is scheduled to go to auction on April 30. It features a live electricity kiosk that will remain operational, with easements allowing maintenance workers access for repairs.
BresicWhitney’s Director Scott Thornton and Sales Agent Eliza Fitzpatrick are handling the sale. The official listing describes it as “a rare and intriguing offering” presenting “one of the most unique opportunities to hit the Lower North Shore in recent memory—its previous purpose now giving way to future possibilities, whether as an acquisition for immediate neighbours or something more ambitious.”
These substation blocks have generated significant online controversy, with social media users expressing reactions ranging from bemusement to anger. Critics have called the sales “disgusting” and examples of “greed,” while others questioned the practicality and safety of building homes around active electrical infrastructure.
The property sales have also sparked debate about missed opportunities for public space, with some residents arguing these small parcels would better serve communities as green spaces.
According to the original draft article, Belle Property agent Simon Harrison, who is coordinating most of these unusual sales, stated: “There’s nothing to compare them to. I’ve never sold anything like them.”
Three of the eight sites are scheduled for auction this weekend, with local sources suggesting at least one could sell for more than $700,000.
Published 22-April-2025