Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Mount Helen › Zoe Dr
$845,000
Last sold
12 Apr 2024
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,117 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
$845,000
12 Apr 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Helen (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $660/m² of land (n=110). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mount Helen
+13.8%
Median sale
Suburb $742,500
-0.36 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.97%
Suburb median $742,500 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
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
VICPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $424/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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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.
Area
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratAn exemplary family home in a fantastic locale, enjoying a peaceful bush setting with so much to offer a growing family. With large proportions and an expansive layout both inside and out, you can live in comfort and each family member having their own space to work, rest or play.
Boasting three living areas which include cosy formal lounge room with gas log heater, family room adjoining the kitchen with direct access out to the alfresco, plus a fantastic theatre room complete with large screen and projector which can be closed off for movie nights. There is also an additional sitting room at the front of the home, or fifth bedroom for larger families.
The main living zone is highlighted by Blackbutt timber flooring, with the fully equipped kitchen featuring 900mm oven, large island bench, along with adjoining meals area and easy access straight through to the garage.
The five bedrooms include the master bedroom/parents retreat which is away from the remaining bedrooms, and includes a walk in robe plus a huge en-suite complete with corner spa bath, large shower with twin shower heads, plus separate toilet. The other bedrooms all allow for queen beds and all include built in robes.
Some of the other many features include high ceilings, gas central heating, evaporative cooling, family bathroom with separate toilet, and large laundry with plenty of storage plus drying cupboard!
A real feature of this wonderful home is the huge multipurpose room under the house (around 7 squares in size), which is the ultimate room for a home gym, salon or office space for those who want to work from home, rumpus room for kids, or billiards room/man cave to set up a bar and watch the footy. This room offers separate side access for its own entry from the street.
Outside is an entertainer’s delight, featuring a large private decked area boasting outside spa and plenty of room for your BBQ and to entertain guests. The front and rear yards are picture perfect, being landscaped and established with the natural bush surrounds and lawn area for the kids to play on. And don’t forget the huge garage with can fit four vehicles comfortably, including caravan or trailer or just use as a huge workshop or storage space.
A gorgeous and very appealing home with all of the things a family could want, and located in a wonderful setting with shops and schools just a few minutes away, and easy access to main arterials to Geelong and Melbourne for work commuters. Representing great value and sure to be snapped up by a discerning buyer. Call Chris for further details or to arrange your inspection.
Listing description written by Chris McAteer, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.