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TAS › Old Beach › Wattlebird Way

13 Wattlebird Way, Old Beach TAS 7017

House

$730,000

Last sold

24 Mar 2026

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

545 m²

Land

173 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $730,000 (24 Mar 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Old Beach (last 5 years) with land size: median $934/m² of land (n=93). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned General Residential (102.8) under the Brighton Local Provisions Schedule.(theLIST · 31 Aug 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

$730,000

24 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Old Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $934/m² of land (n=93). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Old Beach at a glance

4,823

People

$688,000

Median sale

$605/wk

Median rent

4.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 43 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Old Beach report →

Vs Old Beach

+6.1%

Median sale

Suburb $688,000

-0.26 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.57%

Suburb median $688,000 from 43 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Brighton Local Provisions Schedule

Zone

General Residential

102.8

Jurisdiction

Brighton

Brighton, TAS

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: theLIST
  • Dataset: Tasmanian Planning Scheme Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 9098365

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 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$730,00024 Mar 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Mar 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Mar 2026

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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned General Residential · 102.8 (Brighton Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 545 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. 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 $605/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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned General Residential · 102.8 (Brighton Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 545 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

    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

Old Beach in one glance

Old Beach at a glance

4,823

People

$688,000

Median sale

$605/wk

Median rent

4.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 43 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Old Beach report →

Keep researching

  • Why Old Beach? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Old Beach →
  • Other records on Wattlebird Way →

Listing material

Listed by First National Real Estate Kingston

Purpose-Built Accessible Living with Modern Comfort and Flexibility

Set within a quiet, family-friendly enclave of Old Beach, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to secure a contemporary, purpose-designed residence that effortlessly blends accessibility, quality construction and everyday liveability.

Purpose-built with ease of living at its core, this modern single-level residence has been carefully designed to support a wide range of lifestyle needs while maintaining a stylish and welcoming feel throughout. Step-free access, wide hallways and generous doorways allow seamless movement from room to room, creating a home that promotes both independence and everyday practicality.

The well-considered floorplan offers three spacious bedrooms, each complete with built-in robes and its own private ensuite, providing exceptional flexibility for families, shared living arrangements, guests or supported accommodation. Two of the bathrooms have been designed with accessibility in mind, featuring roll-in showers and supportive fixtures that enhance comfort and usability without compromising on modern finishes.

Read the full description

At the heart of the home, the light-filled open plan living and dining area creates an inviting central hub, complemented by floating timber-look flooring and a neutral colour palette that enhances the sense of space. A reverse cycle heat pump ensures year-round climate comfort, while the modern kitchen has been thoughtfully configured with accessible design elements including lowered benchtops, quality appliances, excellent storage and functional workspaces suited to a variety of needs.

Large sliding doors extend the living space outdoors to a covered alfresco area and level rear yard, perfectly positioned to capture afternoon sun and provide a private, low-maintenance setting for entertaining, relaxing or enjoying time with family and friends.

Set on approximately 545m² of land and offering a generous internal floor area of around 173m², the property also includes a single garage with internal access, further enhancing convenience and everyday functionality.

While the home has been designed in line with NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation principles, it equally represents an outstanding opportunity for owner-occupiers seeking accessible single-level living, multi-generational households requiring privacy and space, or investors looking to secure a high-quality, future-focused property in an increasingly sought-after location.

Located just moments from local shops, schools, services and recreational amenities, and within easy commuting distance of Hobart's CBD, this exceptional residence combines intelligent design with modern lifestyle appeal in one of Old Beach's most desirable neighbourhoods.

A rare offering where accessibility, comfort and contemporary living come together effortlessly. Contact us today to arrange your private inspection!

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

Listing description written by Shaun Clark, First National Real Estate Kingston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Remote Garage
  • Secure Parking
  • Toilets: 3
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