Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ferny Creek › Duncans Ln
$903,500
Last sold
30 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
4,053 m²
Land
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$903,500
30 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ferny Creek (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $467/m² of land (n=63). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ferny Creek
-22.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,160,000
+0.78 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.73%
Suburb median $1,160,000 from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GREEN WEDGE A ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
GWAZ1
Jurisdiction
Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges, VIC
Official property report
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Data unavailable
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
The official layer maps a bushfire risk zone on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICZoned GREEN WEDGE A ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GWAZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 4,060 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 4,060 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; EROSION MANAGEMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 3; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $610/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
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.”
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
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned GREEN WEDGE A ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GWAZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 4,060 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownlowOfficial parcel about 4,060 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; EROSION MANAGEMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 3; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Bell Real Estate OlindaHidden within one of Ferny Creek's most enchanting lanes, just off the area's coveted 'Golden Mile', lies a property rich in promise. Set across almost an acre (approximately 4053 Sqm) of established gardens, ancient trees cast shifting shadows across rolling lawns while meandering pathways invite exploration and discovery. Held by just two owners throughout its remarkable 116-year history, it offers a rare opportunity to become the next custodian of a truly special landscape, where abundant birdlife, visiting wildlife and a resident lyrebird bring a touch of everyday magic.
Light filters effortlessly through the home, settling into the living spaces and drawing your gaze outward at every opportunity. In the lounge and dining room, a Nectre wood fire creates a natural gathering point, while a generous picture window frames the garden like a living artwork, changing with the seasons and always offering something new to admire. Nearby, the kitchen and meals area is practical and welcoming, ready to serve comfortably today while offering scope for future inspiration.
There is an appealing simplicity to the layout: Three spacious bedrooms, a central bathroom, and ample opportunity to renovate, extend or reimagine over time (STCA). Freshly painted interiors, new bedroom flooring and timber floors underfoot create a comfortable foundation, while every room maintains a connection to the landscape beyond, as though the garden is quietly woven into daily life.
And then there is the setting itself.
This is no ordinary garden, but a living, breathing sanctuary. Ancient tulip and linden trees stand sentinel over ponds that shimmer in the changing light, while a gazebo offers a peaceful place to pause and absorb the beauty around you. Rolling lawns weave between cottage gardens and native plantings, revealing hidden corners that invite reflection, conversation or simply a moment of stillness. The resident lyrebird makes regular appearances, transforming an ordinary afternoon into something memorable.
From the rear terrace, the outlook opens westward to distant vistas and spectacular sunsets that gently bring each day to a close. It's the kind of place where guests stay longer than planned, where a cup of tea can turn into an hour spent watching the garden, and where nature quietly sets the pace.
Positioned within the exclusive One Tree Hill Road precinct and moments from village life, schools and walking trails, this is a property rich in character and opportunity, ready for its next custodian to leave their own mark on a landscape decades in the making.
At a glance:
- Approximately 4053 Sqm (almost one acre) of sun-filled land in a quiet, private Ferny Creek lane
- Held by only two owners in 116 years - rich in history and character
- Brick family home (circa 1970s) replacing original cottage - scope to renovate, extend or reimagine (STCA)
- Three large bedrooms, central bathroom and separate toilet
- Spacious lounge/dining with Nectre wood fire and picture window framing garden views
- Functional kitchen and meals area ready for future enhancement
- Timber floorboards throughout living zones
- Rear terrace capturing westerly outlooks and sunsets
- Established gardens with ancient tulip and linden trees, ponds, gazebo and water features
- Rolling lawns, cottage gardens and native plantings creating a wildlife haven
- Regular visits from lyrebirds and abundant birdlife
- Under-house workshop and storage
- Double garage plus extensive off-street parking
- Split system air conditioning
- Located in the exclusive One Tree Hill Road precinct
- Walk to Sassafras village, 1000 Steps and Sherbrooke Forest trails
- Close to Ferny Creek Primary and under 10 minutes to Upper Ferntree Gully Station
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.
Listing description written by Zac Bell, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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