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12 Blackwood Ct, Drouin VIC 3818

For saleHouse for Sale

$695,000–$750,000

For sale

Asking range

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

814 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $695,000–$750,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $695,000–$750,000(Listing record · 17 Aug 2026)
  • FactLand 814 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 6% above the Drouin median recorded sale ($654,000, n=56, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Drouin's advertised median rent ($540/wk), implied gross yield would be 4.04% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$695,000–$750,000

Asking range · $854/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Drouin at a glance

16,837

People

$654,000

Median sale

$540/wk

Median rent

4.29%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Drouin report →

Vs Drouin

+6.3%

Median sale

Suburb $654,000

-0.25 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.29%

Suburb median $654,000 from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$695,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$36,770
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,731
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$737,201

$42,201 on top of the price (6.1% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Drouin's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
2.54%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-18,485
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.49
Annual rent
$28,080
Operating expenses
$10,425
Loan amount
$556,000
Annual interest
$36,140
Gross yield
4.04%

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.

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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. Listed$695,000–$750,000available17 Aug 2026

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 $540/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.0%. 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

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

Drouin in one glance

Drouin at a glance

16,837

People

$654,000

Median sale

$540/wk

Median rent

4.29%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Drouin report →

Keep researching

  • Why Drouin? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Drouin →
  • Other records on Blackwood Ct →

Listing material

Listed by @realty

Room for Everyone and Everything

Step into a world of space and possibility at 12 Blackwood Court, where this impressive four-bedroom family home sits on a generous 814 square metre block in the heart of Drouin. This thoughtfully designed residence combines comfort with versatility, featuring two living areas perfect for both relaxation and entertaining the whole family.

The home showcases beautiful floorboard flooring throughout, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that flows seamlessly from room to room. The main bedroom is abundantly generous in size, featuring a walk-in robe and large ensuite, whilst the 3 remaining bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a modern central bathroom. The up-to-the-minute kitchen comes complete with ample storage, including an island bench, modern appliances, and a dishwasher for effortless meal preparation and clean-up. Climate control is assured year-round with ducted heating throughout the home, complemented by a wood heater and split system for ultimate comfort in every season.

Indoor versatility shines with the inclusion of a kitchenette, offering endless possibilities for families wanting in-law accommodation, or even extra income potential. The layout provides flexibility for families of all sizes, whether you need dedicated play areas for children, home office space, or creative workshops for pursuing passions and projects.

Read the full description

The outdoor spaces are truly exceptional, featuring:

• Expansive outdoor entertainment area perfect for hosting gatherings

• Fully fenced property in a court location, providing privacy and security

• Multiple sheds offering abundant storage solutions.

• Secure parking accommodating up to six vehicles with massive shedding, workshop, and carport.

This impressive parking capacity makes the property ideal for families with multiple vehicles, tradies with work equipment, or those who love to collect cars, boats, or recreational vehicles. The generous land size provides plenty of room for children to play safely within the secure boundaries.

Families will appreciate the excellent educational opportunities available, with quality schools serving the area and childcare facilities supporting working parents. The town's recreational offerings are outstanding, including the picturesque Drouin Golf and Country Club, local football and soccer clubs. Transportation links are excellent, with the Gippsland railway line providing direct access to Melbourne, while the Princes Highway and Princes Freeway ensure easy travel by car to both metropolitan and regional destinations. This connectivity makes Drouin particularly appealing to those seeking a tree-change lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunities or city amenities.

This is your opportunity to secure a substantial family home with incredible storage, parking, and entertainment capabilities in a location that offers both immediate comfort and long-term investment potential.

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, no warranty is given by the vendor or the agent as to their accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on these particulars as representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Although high standards have been used in preparing this document, no legal responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage resulting from the content or use of this information. Any photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared when taken. Areas, amounts, measurements, distances, and all other numerical information are approximate only. Note: Every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement; however, we cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective purchasers are requested to take necessary action to satisfy themselves with any pertinent matters.

Listing description written by Jeff Dalzotto, @realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Dishwasher
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Rumpus Room
  • Secure Parking
  • Workshop
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