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VIC › Kew East › Hartwood St

1/9 Hartwood St, Kew East VIC 3102

For saleTownhouse

$1,770,000–$1,900,000

For sale

Asking range

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

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Given the $1,770,000–$1,900,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,770,000–$1,900,000(Listing record · 13 Aug 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 23% below the Kew East median recorded sale ($2,300,000, n=5, last 24 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Kew East's advertised median rent ($613/wk), implied gross yield would be 1.80% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.

Price evidence

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,770,000–$1,900,000

Asking range

No recorded sale for this property.

Kew East at a glance

6,902

People

$2,300,000

Median sale

$613/wk

Median rent

1.39%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kew East report →

Vs Kew East

-23.0%

Median sale

Suburb $2,300,000

+0.41 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.39%

Suburb median $2,300,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$1,770,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$97,350
Transfer/Registration Fee
$3,614
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$1,874,664

$104,664 on top of the price (5.9% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Kew East's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
0.30%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-86,714
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.06
Annual rent
$31,876
Operating expenses
$26,550
Loan amount
$1,416,000
Annual interest
$92,040
Gross yield
1.80%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.

Site

Terrain

Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.

Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.

Flood, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$1,770,000–$1,900,000available13 Aug 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $613/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.8%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Verdict

What this means for this property

Districts view

Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.

Detail

The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”

Read more

Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.

The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.

Evidence

What is known for this property

Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Kew East in one glance

Kew East at a glance

6,902

People

$2,300,000

Median sale

$613/wk

Median rent

1.39%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kew East report →

Keep researching

  • Why Kew East? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Kew East →
  • Other records on Hartwood St →

Listing material

Listed by McGrath Doncaster

No Body Corporate – Spacious Four-Bedroom Living in Kew East

Defined by its elegant street presence, refined contemporary design and highly sought-after position within the Kew East Primary School and Kew High School zones, this beautifully appointed four-bedroom residence delivers sophisticated family living in one of Kew East’s most desirable settings. Generous proportions, considered finishes and an intelligently designed floorplan come together to create a home of enduring style and effortless comfort, complemented by the advantage of no body corporate fees.

Beyond the elegant façade, light-filled interiors reveal a sophisticated palette of warm timber flooring, clean architectural lines and carefully considered finishes. The expansive living and dining domain is anchored by a striking contemporary fireplace, creating an inviting focal point, while generous glazing draws in abundant natural light and opens seamlessly to the private outdoor deck.

At the heart of the home, the beautifully appointed kitchen makes an impressive statement with stone benchtops, extensive cabinetry, quality appliances and a substantial island bench. Designed for both everyday ease and entertaining, it overlooks the adjoining living and dining spaces to create a refined yet welcoming centrepiece for the home.

Read the full description

Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged across two levels, providing an exceptional sense of flexibility and privacy. A generously proportioned ground-floor bedroom features a walk-in robe and private ensuite, making it ideal for guests, extended family or those seeking the convenience of downstairs accommodation.

Upstairs, the main suite offers a peaceful retreat complete with a walk-in robe and sophisticated ensuite. Two further generous bedrooms are complemented by an elegant family bathroom, where floor-to-ceiling tiling and a freestanding bathtub create a luxurious atmosphere. A spacious family retreat provides an additional living zone, perfect for quiet relaxation or family time.

Everyday practicality has been seamlessly integrated without compromising the home's refined aesthetic, with a full laundry, powder room, excellent storage, ducted heating and cooling, and a secure double garage with internal access. The private outdoor deck extends the living spaces beyond the interiors, providing an inviting setting for alfresco dining and relaxed entertaining.

Exceptionally positioned for families, the home is zoned for the highly regarded Kew East Primary School and Kew High School, placing quality public education within easy reach. The location also offers outstanding access to some of Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools, including Trinity Grammar School, Xavier College, Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) and Carey Baptist Grammar School, all within approximately a five-minute drive.

Beyond its exceptional schooling credentials, the residence enjoys convenient access to local cafés and shopping, leafy parklands and public transport, together with easy connections to the Eastern Freeway and Melbourne CBD.

Elegant, spacious and beautifully resolved, this exceptional residence combines sophisticated interiors, versatile family accommodation and an enviable Kew East address, with its prized school zoning, proximity to leading private schools and rare advantage of no body corporate fees further enhancing its appeal.

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this report has been provided to us and is intended as a general guide only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility is accepted and all liability is disclaimed for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements. This material is provided for reference purposes only and does not constitute representation by the Agent or Owner. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to conduct their own enquiries and due diligence to verify all information prior to making any decisions.

Listing description written by Bonnie Shang, McGrath Doncaster — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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