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109 Skene St, Newtown VIC 3220

House

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

530 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 530 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,193/m² of land (n=40). 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,193/m² of land (n=40). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Newtown at a glance

10,393

People

$1,327,500

Median sale

$500/wk

Median rent

1.96%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Newtown report →

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. Soldprice unknown16 Dec 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted20 Nov 2023
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted20 Nov 2023

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 $500/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

Newtown in one glance

Newtown at a glance

10,393

People

$1,327,500

Median sale

$500/wk

Median rent

1.96%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Newtown report →

Keep researching

  • Why Newtown? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Newtown →
  • Other records on Skene St →

Listing material

Listed by McGrath Geelong | Newtown

Prime Location Gem, Elegant Family Haven

Experience the perfect fusion of practicality and elegance in this three-bedroom haven. The stylish entrance provides seamless access to both lounges and an inviting staircase leading upstairs. Natural light floods the living area and large lounge room through expansive windows, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Step into a well-lit kitchen that effortlessly opens onto the lounge and dining area, offering a space for culinary delights. Equipped with a microwave, oven, dishwasher, gas stove, and a convenient corner pantry, this kitchen harmoniously blends functionality with style.

Two bedrooms downstairs, each with windows offering a delightful view of the enchanting backyard, share a well-appointed bathroom with a shower, bath and a separate toilet. Ascend the stairs to discover the main room, a sanctuary with an ensuite, large bath, and two walk-in closets. Step out onto the lovely balcony to revel in breathtaking views. Central heating ensures year-round comfort, with air conditioning units in the living area and main bedroom. Natural light generously flows throughout the house, accentuating the charm of the lovely front garden and driveway. A single garage, along with space for two additional cars, adds to the practicality of this home.

The enchanting backyard beckons with a large entertainment area against a backdrop of delightful fruit trees. Lemon, lime, and a charming little orange tree line the back, creating a picturesque and private outdoor space, enhancing your outdoor experience. Convenience is key, with shops and Pakington Street just down the road, and excellent primary and high schools in close proximity. A short trip to Geelong CBD provides access to shops and the Geelong train station, connecting you to Melbourne. Embrace a lifestyle of comfort, style, and accessibility in this exceptional property.

Read the full description

- Elegant three-bedroom home

- Abundant natural light throughout

- Expansive windows in living and lounge areas

- Well-equipped kitchen with top-notch appliances

- Two downstairs bedrooms with backyard views

- Main room upstairs with ensuite and balcony

- Central heating and air conditioning for comfort

- Lovely front garden and driveway charm

- Single garage and space for two cars

- Enchanting backyard with large entertainment area and fruit trees

Listing description written by Wayne Baker, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
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