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WA › Margaret River › Formosa St

10 Formosa St, Margaret River WA 6285

House

$1,429,000

Last sold

28 Nov 2025

2

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

200 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 $1,429,000 (28 Nov 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 200 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Margaret River (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,465/m² of land (n=97). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Residential (1) under the AUGUSTA-MARGARET RIVER.(Landgate SLIP · 1 Sept 2026)

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?

No verification items generated for this record.

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

$1,429,000

28 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Margaret River (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,465/m² of land (n=97). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Margaret River at a glance

10,690

People

$1,031,000

Median sale

$719/wk

Median rent

3.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 70 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Margaret River report →

Vs Margaret River

+38.6%

Median sale

Suburb $1,031,000

-1.01 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.63%

Suburb median $1,031,000 from 70 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

AUGUSTA-MARGARET RIVER

Zone

Residential

1

Jurisdiction

Augusta Margaret River

Augusta Margaret River, WA

Planning overlays

  • bushfireNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Landgate SLIP
  • Dataset: Local Planning Scheme — Zones and Reserves (DPLH-071)
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 756044

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 detected — official

The official layer was queried and no bushfire risk zone was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Heritage

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,429,00028 Nov 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted13 Nov 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted13 Nov 2025

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

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 200 m² — that is not official geometry. 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

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $719/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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.

2 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 200 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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?

    Knownmedium

    No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    No DA adapter returned applications 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

Margaret River in one glance

Margaret River at a glance

10,690

People

$1,031,000

Median sale

$719/wk

Median rent

3.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 70 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Margaret River report →

Keep researching

  • Why Margaret River? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Margaret River →
  • Other records on Formosa St →

Listing material

Listed by The Agency Perth

Stylish living on the edge of the forest.

Located in the heart of Margaret River, this amazing property offers a rare balance of modern comfort with a spectacular forest outlook. Positioned on the edge of the town's leafy walking trails, this 2021-built two-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on a low-maintenance 200m² block and has been thoughtfully designed to embrace its natural surrounds without compromise for quality or detail. It's an ideal option for buyers seeking a relaxed holiday base or a strong investment in a popular destination.

Inside, the home features two well-sized bedrooms with built-in robes and two modern bathrooms, including one with a walk-in double shower and a deep soaking tub. The north-facing bamboo courtyard brings natural light into the ground floor and creates a calm outdoor retreat connected to the living spaces.

Upstairs, the open-plan kitchen and living area open onto a generous balcony with uninterrupted views over the forest. This elevated outlook offers a peaceful setting to entertain, unwind, or enjoy the morning sun. Air conditioning and ceiling fans ensure the space remains comfortable throughout the year, and the kitchen is well-equipped for everyday living or guest stays. The property also includes a fully fenced yard, outdoor dining area, off-street parking for two vehicles and solar power .

Read the full description

One of its biggest advantages is its location. You can walk to the best of Margaret River within minutes; restaurants, cafés, bars, and the river itself are all an easy stroll away. The forest trails at your doorstep provide direct access to nature, making it effortless to enjoy morning walks, bike rides, or sunset views through the trees.

This is a modern, practical home that captures the beauty of its forest-fringe setting. If you're looking for a peaceful weekend escape, a holiday rental with strong appeal, or a low-maintenance investment, this property delivers it.

Please contact Tim Beeson from The Agency Margaret River to organise your inspection. Please note this is a very popular short stay accommodation, as such viewing times are limited.

Disclaimer:

This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.

Listing description written by Tim Beeson, The Agency Perth — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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