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VIC › The Basin › Mercia Ave

1 Mercia Ave, The Basin VIC 3154

House

$1,475,000

Last sold

28 May 2024

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

797 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,475,000 (28 May 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 797 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in The Basin (last 5 years) with land size: median $894/m² of land (n=125). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,475,000

28 May 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in The Basin (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $894/m² of land (n=125). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

The Basin at a glance

4,483

People

$937,500

Median sale

$544/wk

Median rent

3.02%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full The Basin report →

Vs The Basin

+57.3%

Median sale

Suburb $937,500

-1.10 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.02%

Suburb median $937,500 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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

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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. Sold$1,475,00028 May 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 May 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 May 2024

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 $544/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

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

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

The Basin in one glance

The Basin at a glance

4,483

People

$937,500

Median sale

$544/wk

Median rent

3.02%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full The Basin report →

Keep researching

  • Why The Basin? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in The Basin →
  • Other records on Mercia Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Barry Plant Boronia

Flawless family flair with a designer touch.

Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, this expressive turnkey home is a showpiece of sublime proportions arrayed across two levels of luxurious family living. Flawless from façade to the backyard where an inground pool glistens, this decadent entertainer is seeded within the peaceful embrace of The Basin that gifts a unique rural village vibe with strong community values, much-loved local shops, tree-lined streets and nearby national park. The perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality, this bespoke home has been thoughtfully crafted by owners passionate about interior design, high-end inclusions and a family focused layout that will see you through all the stages.

Highlights:

• Turnkey, family home on a 797sqm (approx) allotment arrayed across two levels.

Read the full description

• Quiet and serene foothills locale set against a Dandenong Ranges backdrop.

• Beautifully designed with quality craftmanship, soft tones and an organic palette.

• Sheltered and privatised by lush, landscaped gardens and established hedges.

• Gleaming Caesarstone kitchen showcasing high-end Fisher & Paykel appliances including double ovens, induction cooktop, dishwasher drawers plus a deluxe Butler's pantry.

• Waterfall island breakfast bench under pendant lights – a place to gather for brunch or a platter.

• Open plan living/meals domain with ambient gas log fireplace and effortless indoor/outdoor connection.

• East facing alfresco deck with beautiful mountainous views to greet you at the start of each day.

• Serene master suite sequestered on the top floor affording privacy for the heads of the house with luxurious walk-in robe and ensuite.

• Home office to cater for remote/hybrid workers or a home business.

• Third bathroom and toilet to serve guests on the first floor with bath.

• Dedicated living/retreat on the lower level perfect for the kids to turn up the volume and make their own.

• Three comfortable bedrooms zoned separately downstairs each with a walk-in robe, centered around a glistening family bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, rain shower and bath.

• Bespoke built-in storage downstairs plus under-stairs storage room to keep life clutter free.

• Tiered backyard with a firepit zone and lush lawn delivering plenty of secure space for child's play or relaxing in the sunshine.

• Glimmering inground pool, an oasis of peace and calm to retreat and gather with friends and family in the summer months.

• All-season alfresco on the lower level with an outdoor kitchen perfect for lively gatherings or casual weekends relaxing poolside.

• Ample off-street parking with a dedicated spot for a boat/caravan/trade vehicles.

• Sealed concrete aggregate driveway ushering to double garage with shopper's entry and rear roller door access adding further street appeal.

• Extra comforts such as luxe sheer curtains, garden shed, rainwater tank and ducted heating/cooling.

Location Highlights:

• 5 minute drive to Boronia Station

• 4 minute walk to Wright's Fish and Chips.

• 150m to Dandenong Ranges National Park and walking trails.

• 2 minute drive to The Basin Triangle Park

• 1.2km to The basin Village Shops

• 3 minute drive to The Basin Primary School

Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and 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 Keith Wilson, Barry Plant Boronia — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Ducted Heating
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Pool
  • Shed
  • Toilets: 3
  • Water Tank

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