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12 Smailes Elbow, Brookdale WA 6112

House

$640,000

Last sold

29 Nov 2024

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

473 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $640,000 (29 Nov 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 473 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Brookdale (last 5 years) with land size: median $887/m² of land (n=125). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Residential (1) under the ARMADALE.(Landgate SLIP · 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?

No verification items generated for this record.

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

$640,000

29 Nov 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Brookdale (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $887/m² of land (n=125). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Brookdale at a glance

3,538

People

$780,000

Median sale

$590/wk

Median rent

3.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Brookdale report →

Vs Brookdale

-17.9%

Median sale

Suburb $780,000

+0.86 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.93%

Suburb median $780,000 from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ARMADALE

Zone

Residential

1

Jurisdiction

Armadale

Armadale, WA

Planning overlays

  • bushfireNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Landgate SLIP
  • Dataset: Local Planning Scheme — Zones and Reserves (DPLH-071)
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 1745924

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

i

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 detected — official

The official layer was queried and no bushfire risk zone was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Heritage

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown29 Nov 2024
  2. Sold$640,00029 Nov 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Nov 2024
  4. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Nov 2024
  5. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Nov 2024
  6. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Nov 2024

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

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 473 m² — that is not official geometry. 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

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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 $590/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.

2 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 473 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • 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?

    Knownmedium

    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

Brookdale in one glance

Brookdale at a glance

3,538

People

$780,000

Median sale

$590/wk

Median rent

3.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Brookdale report →

Keep researching

  • Why Brookdale? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Brookdale →
  • Other records on Smailes Elbow →

Listing material

Listed by Leigh Smith Realty

SOLD by Cameron Smith : Location Meets Easy-Care Living

Cameron Smith proudly presents this delightful and thoughtfully designed family home offering comfort, convenience, and lifestyle opportunities.

Set on a generous and low-maintenance block, this home features a double garage and additional parking space for a boat or caravan-perfect for families with outdoor adventures in mind.

The home boasts a separate theatre room, ideal for cosy movie nights or peaceful relaxation. The open-plan living area provides a spacious and inviting setting, seamlessly connecting the family and dining areas. The well-equipped kitchen, allows the family chef to stay connected with family and friends and features gas cooktop, electric oven, and dishwasher recess.

Read the full description

The master suite offers a walk-in robe and an ensuite complete with a shower, vanity, and toilet. Three additional bedrooms, all with built-in robes, are generously sized and share a well-appointed family bathroom with a bath, shower, vanity, and separate toilet. A functional laundry completes the interior layout.

The alfresco area is perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet moments, with a lawned backyard and a garden shed providing space for play, gardening, or storage.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the scenic Midgegooroo National Park, Helena National Park, and the stunning state forests surrounding the area. With Araluen Estate and its picturesque golf course just a 25-minute drive away, this home is ideally located for outdoor lovers.

A new train line within walking distance will soon provide direct access to Perth CBD, making commuting effortless. Additionally, the home is just 30 minutes from Perth Airport, offering unparalleled convenience for work and travel.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to secure a family home that blends modern living with an enviable location.

Contact Cameron Smith today on 0472 602 818 to arrange your viewing!

Disclaimer: The information contained in this website has been prepared by Leigh Smith Realty and eXp Australia Pty Ltd ("the Company) and/or an agent of the Company. The Company has used its best efforts to verify, and ensure the accuracy of, the information contained herein. The Company accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or mistakes present in this website. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations and make the relevant enquiries required to verify the information contained in this website.

Listing description written by Cameron Smith, Leigh Smith Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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