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TAS › West Hobart › Forest Rd

12 Forest Rd, West Hobart TAS 7000

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

459 m²

Land

2,331.866 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationRecorded House sales in West Hobart (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,182/m² of land (n=104). 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 West Hobart (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,182/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

West Hobart at a glance

6,452

People

$1,055,000

Median sale

$553/wk

Median rent

2.73%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West Hobart 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 unknown6 Oct 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 Oct 2023
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 Oct 2023

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

Capital growth

TAS

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.” 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 $553/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.

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

    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?

    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

West Hobart in one glance

West Hobart at a glance

6,452

People

$1,055,000

Median sale

$553/wk

Median rent

2.73%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West Hobart report →

Keep researching

  • Why West Hobart? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in West Hobart →
  • Other records on Forest Rd →

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property

Exquisite fusion of timeless elegance and modern sophistication.

A captivating Edwardian home on the vibrant city fringe.

Experience the epitome of city living in this magnificent Federation property in the highly sought-after suburb of West Hobart. This grand residence offers an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury and comfort, embodying the perfect blend of classic charm and modern refinement.

The character of the original 1910 home with high ceilings, polished timber floors and leadlight windows has been entwined with the modern architectural style of the extension beautifully to create a seamless transition from the old to the new.

Read the full description

This property is a testament to the timeless allure of Federation design. There are spaces to relax or retreat, spaces to entertain and spaces for the family to come together. Working from home will also be a joy, with a separate access for clients if required.

An ornate door way leads to an elaborate hallway. To the right is the lounge featuring a bay window, with a day bed with views to the mountain, to soak up the afternoon sun. Further on four generously proportioned bedrooms, three with built-ins and one with a kitchenette plus two sumptuous bathrooms provide each family member with a space of their own,

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the living area, complete with clerestory windows and double glass doors that adds to the warm, light-filled and inviting ambiance. The open-plan layout encourages flow between spaces, making it perfect for entertaining and family living. Under-floor heating along with open fire places or a wood heater offers choices for year round comfort. The exposed brickwork cleverly reminds you of the history of the home breathing soul into the surroundings. The culinary kitchen with premium appliances and designer lighting is a pleasure to cook in and entertain from.

Step outside onto the alluring grassed area, where you can enjoy alfresco dining while taking in the breathtaking city and mountain views whilst listening to the calming sound of your inbuilt water feature. The property also features a rear deck, a private courtyard, a wine cellar and a handy shed, all spread over 459 sqm land area.

This West Hobart gem is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle. The location is unbeatable, with the city's finest restaurants, cafes, and shops just a short stroll away. Meanwhile, the serene mountain views remind you of the natural beauty that Tasmania has to offer.

This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Hobart's history and enjoy a lifestyle of luxury and convenience. Don't miss out on the chance to make this dream home your reality. Contact us today to arrange a private viewing.

The information contained herein has been supplied to us and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, cannot guarantee it. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.

Listing description written by Alison Rogers, LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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