Ferntree Gully at a glance
28,311
People
$884,000
Median sale
$576/wk
Median rent
3.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ferntree Gully › Arbor Ave
$1,100,000
Last sold
16 Dec 2024
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
2,339 m²
Land
Districts View
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
Last sold
$1,100,000
16 Dec 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ferntree Gully (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,231/m² of land (n=50). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ferntree Gully at a glance
28,311
People
$884,000
Median sale
$576/wk
Median rent
3.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ferntree Gully
+24.4%
Median sale
Suburb $884,000
-0.67 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.39%
Suburb median $884,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE
PCRZ
Jurisdiction
Knox
Knox, VIC
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 30 Aug 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 PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE · PCRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 2,325 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 2,325 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 3; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 2. 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 $576/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 PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE · PCRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 2,325 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.
Area
Ferntree Gully at a glance
28,311
People
$884,000
Median sale
$576/wk
Median rent
3.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Bell Real Estate MontroseLovingly built and held by the same family since its creation, this alluring mudbrick residence draws from Alistair Knox’s iconic design style, capturing the essence of his nature-inspired philosophy. Nestled at the edge of the Dandenong Ranges National Park in a private and exclusive no-through road, the home enjoys breathtaking southwest vistas that transform into a sparkling urban lightshow at dusk. This is more than just a home – it’s a retreat rich in character, harmonising rustic charm that melds with the landscape with thoughtful modern comforts. Just moments from Ferntree Gully and Boronia stations and within 1.2km of Ferntree Gully North Primary School, it combines bushland serenity with suburban convenience delivering a true lifestyle home.
Inside, an abundance of natural light pours in through large panes, French doors, and clerestory windows, creating a beautiful indoor-outdoor connection. The split-level layout boasts cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, warming timbers, and mudbrick walls that radiate warmth and earthy appeal. The inviting open-plan living area is anchored by a combustion wood fire heater, making it the perfect cosy spot for winter evenings. Complemented by extensive fired brick and Tasmanian oak flooring, this home exudes timeless elegance at every turn.
The refreshed kitchen with electric under bench oven and cooktop is designed to inspire home chefs. Featuring soft-close cabinetry, generous bench space, and ample storage, all framed by a beautiful kitchen garden window that gazes out at the vegetable and herb garden. Thoughtful features like pull-out spice racks and kickboard storage elevate the space’s functionality and style.
Off the kitchen, a quiet sitting room or second living space resides for quiet moments or flexibility for families.
Each of the four spacious bedrooms has its own unique character, with an option for two master suites (one with walk-in robe delivering appeal for teenagers). Flooded in natural light, the upstairs master clad in western red cedar is an oasis of privacy for the heads of the house, complete with dual built-ins, office nook, ensuite, and its own private balcony overlooking the serene surroundings. Downstairs, the family bathroom features a relaxing spa bath and a convenient 2-way toilet.
Outdoors, the gently terraced, bushland-style gardens invite endless exploration and a connection to nature. With 3 water tanks to keep the greenery thriving, a veggie patch ready for fresh produce, and ample space for green thumbs or kids to roam and play in the fresh air, it’s a true nature haven. The adjacent national park and walking trails create a magical backdrop for family life, offering an ever-present invitation to adventure.
An alfresco deck to the side of the home is perfect for savouring your morning brew or hosting friends and family overlooking the gardens alive with the song of native birdlife, including the cheerful cackle of kookaburras, and if you’re lucky, a meandering echidna.
Ample parking is catered for in the double garage and powered workshop/studio, with water connection. Additional off street driveway parking provided with allocated bays.
Superbly situated close to St Joseph’s College, Boronia K12 College, both Boronia and Ferntree Gully shopping conveniences and train stations, the iconic 1000 Steps, Ferntree Gully Quarry Reserve and buses.
This home is a sanctuary of natural beauty, abundant space, and convenience, perfectly suited to families who value lifestyle, charm, and a unique connection to nature.
At a Glance:
• 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, Alistair Knox inspired mud brick home on approximately half an acre (approx. 2339m2).
• Poised in a protected pocket that feels insulated from the weather patterns below.
• Large windows, French doors, cathedral ceilings, exposed beams with clerestory windows to capture natural light.
• Large, light filled, open plan living with a split-level design that fosters cool breezes for summer comfort.
• Extensive use of natural materials, including a variety of Timbers such as Blackwood and Myrtle. Mud brick, fired brick walls and fired brick floors in the living areas, Tasmanian oak flooring in the entry hallway, bathroom and laundry.
• Dual living zones.
• Master with ensuite, study nook and sun blinds.
• Freshly carpeted bedrooms (excluding the upstairs master).
• Wide verandahs.
• Timber ceilings.
• Wood fire combustion heater, 3 reverse cycle split system air conditioners and ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living areas for seasonal comfort.
• 3 water tanks for gardening.
• Ducted vacuuming system to all areas of the house and garage.
• Security alarm system.
• Wood storage.
• An abundance of storage including under stair and under-house storage (accessed internally) that would make an excellent wine cellar.
• Double garage with EV charging connection and a workshop/studio with power and water connection.
• Additional off-street parking with dedicated parking bays in the driveway.
• Garden shed.
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 Ryan Bell, Bell Real Estate Montrose — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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 2,325 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 3; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 2. 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.