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VIC › Lara › Martain Ave

12 Martain Ave, Lara VIC 3212

House

$1,221,262

Last sold

19 Dec 2023

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

1,186 m²

Land

277 m²

Building

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,221,262 (19 Dec 2023).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 1,186 m² against a 277 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Lara (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,375/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.
  • FactZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (GRZ1) under the ZN.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)

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. 1No 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

$1,221,262

19 Dec 2023 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,375/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Lara at a glance

22,225

People

$740,000

Median sale

$514/wk

Median rent

3.61%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Lara report →

Vs Lara

+65.0%

Median sale

Suburb $740,000

-1.42 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.61%

Suburb median $740,000 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ZN

Zone

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

GRZ1

Jurisdiction

Greater Geelong

Greater Geelong, VIC

Official property report

The original government planning document for this property. Sign in to view or download the PDF. Districts facts are a separate GIS extract and may not include every statement in the report.

Planning overlays

  • environmentalNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Vicmap Planning
  • Dataset: PLAN_ZONE
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 209544335

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. Sold$1,221,26219 Dec 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted30 Nov 2023
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted30 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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 1,188 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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. 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 $514/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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 1,188 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.

  • 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?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 1,188 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    No DA adapter returned applications 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

Lara in one glance

Lara at a glance

22,225

People

$740,000

Median sale

$514/wk

Median rent

3.61%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Lara report →

Keep researching

  • Why Lara? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Lara →
  • Other records on Martain Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Gartland Property

Final Offer Stage Friday 15th Dec at 12.00pm (unless sold prior)

This sale is being facilitated by transparent negotiation. The property can sell to any qualified buyer at any time. Please contact Will immediately to avoid missing out.

Occupying approx. 1186m2, this bespoke family residence is the epitome of contemporary elegance.

You'll be amazed the moment you step inside, with the light-filled entrance showcasing soaring ceilings and statement pendant lighting. Polished concrete floors (with hydronic slab heating both upstairs and downstairs) enhance the light-filled interiors, with high-end fittings and fixtures showcased throughout.

Read the full description

The theatre room invites you to enjoy cinema luxury whenever you please, while the open plan living/dining/kitchen zone creates a wealth of space for the whole family to enjoy. You'll love that picture windows capture the surrounding gardens, with a gas log fireplace creating a cosy ambience during the cooler months. This stunning living zone opens onto the covered entertaining deck, which provides the ultimate setting for hosting loved ones. So why not cook up a storm in the luxe outdoor kitchen? Or relax around the firepit zone as the kids play in the huge backyard? Gorgeous gardens surround the firepit zone, with the herb garden perfectly positioned within arm's reach of the pizza oven.

The kitchen is luxuriously appointed with stone benchtops, a butler's pantry and an impressive island bench. Quality appliances include a semi-integrated Bosch dishwasher, Siemens double wall oven and a Bosch 6-burner gas cooktop.

Upstairs, the main bedroom creates a heavenly retreat for parents with a private balcony overlooking the neighbouring parkland of the Kevin Hoffman walking trail. The walk-in robe is a dream come true, while the en suite showcases a double shower and freestanding tub.

Three bedrooms with built-in robes and two bathrooms create a flexible layout over two levels. All three bathrooms exude style with timber benchtops and showers with floor-to-ceiling tiling. The study makes working from home a breeze, while the laundry completes the layout. Other features include hydronic heating, evaporative cooling, a split-system air conditioner, double-glazing, rainwater tanks, alarm system, and security cameras.

Tradies will be impressed when they see the amount of parking this property offers. The remote double garage features internal access, while side vehicle access is ideal for boats, caravans and work vehicles. The rear work shed features a wood heater and its own security system.

A carefree lifestyle awaits with the local walking trail, public transport and shopping centres a short stroll away. A variety of schools are close by for families, while easy access to the Lara Train Station and Ring Road keeps you connected to both Geelong and Melbourne.

Potential rent return at $750 - $800 per week. To discuss in further detail please contact Emily Reid on 0477 922 969.

Listing description written by Will Ainsworth, Gartland Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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