Mount Martha at a glance
20,161
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$756/wk
Median rent
3.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Mount Martha › Essex Rd
$1,173,000
Last sold
14 Apr 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
792 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
$1,173,000
14 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Martha (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,550/m² of land (n=56). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mount Martha at a glance
20,161
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$756/wk
Median rent
3.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mount Martha
-9.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,300,000
+0.33 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.02%
Suburb median $1,300,000 from 63 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 $756/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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 Martha at a glance
20,161
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$756/wk
Median rent
3.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Warlimont & Nutt Real EstateElevated to capture tranquil views across the Hopetoun Norfolk Flora and Fauna Reserve, this beautifully positioned residence offers a peaceful coastal lifestyle in one of Mount Martha's most serene pockets. With easy access to Mount Martha Village via nearby parkland and Bay Road, and moments from Balcombe Grammar School, Mount Martha Primary School and The Briars, the setting offers a rare balance of tranquillity and convenience, just minutes from the beach.
Filled with natural light and rich in character, the three-bedroom home embraces its retro origins with beamed raked ceilings, a sunken lounge and a split-level design that creates both space and interest. A central kitchen with breakfast bar anchors the living zones, while multiple indoor-outdoor connections extend to a series of private alfresco decks, ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation among the treetops. The main bedroom is privately zoned with its own ensuite and deck access, while a detached bungalow or studio provides valuable flexibility for guests, a home office or creative retreat.
Features
• Elevated position with tranquil reserve outlooks
• Three-bedroom split-level home filled with natural light
• Beamed raked ceilings and sunken lounge with retro charm
• Central kitchen with breakfast bar
• Multiple living zones with seamless indoor-outdoor flow
• Private alfresco decks for entertaining and relaxation
• Main bedroom with ensuite and deck access
• Detached bungalow or studio for flexible use
• Peaceful, nature-rich setting close to village, schools and beaches
A relaxed coastal retreat where space, character and lifestyle come together in a serene Mount Martha setting.
Listing description written by Richard Sullivan, Warlimont & Nutt Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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