Mentone at a glance
14,129
People
$1,330,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Mentone › Lower Dandenong Rd
$1,180,000
For sale
Asking
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
828 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Asking
$1,180,000
Asking · $1,425/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Mentone at a glance
14,129
People
$1,330,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mentone
-11.3%
Median sale
Suburb $1,330,000
+0.28 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.20%
Suburb median $1,330,000 from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$71,466 on top of the price (6.1% extra)
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.
Pre-filled with Mentone's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
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.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
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
VICPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $563/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.5%. 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
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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Mentone at a glance
14,129
People
$1,330,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Barry Plant BaysideImmaculately maintained, impressively proportioned and positioned on a substantial 828sqm (approx.) allotment with a 15.2m frontage, this much-loved residence presents an outstanding opportunity for families, investors and developers alike. Offering immediate comfort, a highly functional five-bedroom floorplan and an expansive north-facing backyard, the property is equally compelling for its exceptional future potential, including subdivision or multi-townhouse redevelopment (STCA).
Warm, welcoming and beautifully cared for, the home provides a wonderful foundation for family life with generous accommodation and multiple living zones thoughtfully arranged across a practical single-level layout. A spacious formal living room creates an inviting setting to relax, while the separate family room to the rear offers valuable versatility for growing households and opens directly to the outdoor entertaining area and backyard. At the heart of the home, the renovated kitchen combines modern functionality with excellent bench space and storage, complemented by quality appliances and an adjoining dining area. Filled with natural light and superbly positioned between the home's living zones, it forms a practical central hub for everyday family living. Five generously proportioned bedrooms provide exceptional flexibility for larger families, guest accommodation or those working from home, with built-in robes to multiple bedrooms. Two central family bathrooms, a laundry and excellent storage further enhance the home's considered and highly functional design. Outside, the sheer scale of the allotment becomes immediately apparent. The expansive north-facing backyard offers an abundance of lawn and established garden surrounds, providing a superb environment for children, entertaining or simply enjoying the space rarely afforded by modern living. A substantial garage and extensive off-street parking add further practicality. The home's presentation, renovated kitchen and beautifully maintained interiors are showcased throughout the photography, while the site plan highlights the considerable rear land surrounding the existing residence. For families, the property presents an exceptional opportunity to move straight in and enjoy a spacious, immaculately maintained home with room to grow. For developers and astute buyers, the substantial 828sqm (approx.) landholding and 15.2m frontage provide exciting scope to explore subdivision or a multi-townhouse development (STCA).
Superbly positioned in close proximity to all amenities including Thrift Park Shopping Centre, Mentone Village shops, cafes, restaurants, Southland, Mentone Train Station, Mentone Primary School, Mentone Girls and Cheltenham Secondary Schools, Mentone Grammar School, St.Bede's College, picturesque reserves and Bayside's most popular beaches - this is a rare offering where immediate family comfort and significant future opportunity come together on an outstanding parcel of land.
For more information, please contact Michael Care on 0432 488 939 or Donna Brient on 0403 195 226 from Barry Plant today.
ALL ENQUIRIES MUST INCLUDE A CONTACT NUMBER.
This Auction will be conducted on-site at the property & also online via the GAVL APP on Saturday, 22 August at 2.00 PM.
Barry Plant clients have the opportunity to watch, bid and buy on live property auctions.
Register through www.gavl.com.au and follow the property link:
https://www.gavl.com/dashboards/propertydetails/l74HXZSohd/101-lower-dandenong-road-mentone-victoria-3194
Listing description written by Michael Care, Barry Plant Bayside — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.