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.
$585,000
Last sold
1 Oct 2020
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
775 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$585,000
1 Oct 2020 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,357/m² of land (n=75). 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.
Vs Lara
-20.9%
Median sale
Suburb $740,000
+0.96 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 scheme
ZN
Zone
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
GRZ1
Jurisdiction
Greater Geelong
Greater Geelong, VIC
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
VICZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 768 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.
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
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.
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 768 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
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 768 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
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
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.
Listing material
Listed by Hayeswinckle LaraThe Openn Negotiation is underway (online auction with flexible terms for qualified buyers) and the property can sell as early as tomorrow. Contact the Agent immediately to become qualified and avoid disappointment.
Contact Miranda on 0402 938 655 immediately to become qualified and avoid disappointment.
Set on 775 m2 (approx.) in a desirable pocket of Lara, this immaculately presented property offers a prime opportunity for first home buyers, families, downsizers, or investors! With an entertainer's outdoor area, this potential-plus home comes with the promise of a superb family lifestyle!
Positioned within walking distance to Lara Lake Primary School and a short drive from Lara Town Centre, this location is very tightly held. A selection of nearby schools, parks, playgrounds, and the local pool is perfect for growing families, while public transport passing through Forest Road South is a welcome convenience. To top it all off you can be in the heart of Geelong within 15 minutes.
This solid family home has been well loved over the years, with the floor plan providing a foundation for great entertaining options. Upon entry you will find the cosy family room with raked ceilings and a large front window providing so much natural light. Double timber doors welcome you to the hub of the home with the kitchen that features ample storage and appliances, including electric oven / cooktop, rangehood, and dishwasher. The open plan Kitchen / dining / living area leads to the fully enclosed undercover decked entertaining area.
The large master bedroom with ensuite includes shower and vanity, all complete with a large walk in robe. The two remaining bedrooms are serviced by the central bathroom and separate toilet, bedrooms all with built-in robes. As well as a teenage retreat to the rear of the property which is fully lined as well as a split system for the 4th bedroom.
There is plenty of room for storage through the double carport with drive through access which leads to workshop / lockup garage 9 m x 6 m for the car/ bike/ boat enthusiast.
So, whether you're looking to break into the market or after a beautiful home, this property is the one for you! Act quickly before someone else snaps up this home in the ever-thriving hotspot of Lara!
Extra Features;
- Ducted heating
- x3 Split systems
- Large solar system
- Property upgraded to underground power
*All information about the property has been provided to hayeswinckle by third parties. Hayeswinckle has not verified the information and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Parties should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to this property.
Listing description written by Miranda Williams, Hayeswinckle Lara — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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