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141 Buckingham St, Lara VIC 3212

House

5

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

615 m²

Land

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 615 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Lara (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,357/m² of land (n=75). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (GRZ1) under the ZN.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)

What could make it worth less?

  • FactDEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 13 intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)
  • FactSPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1 intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)

What should you verify next?

  1. 1DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 13 affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  2. 2SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1 affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  3. 3No 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

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.

See the full Lara report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ZN

Zone

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

GRZ1

Jurisdiction

Greater Geelong

Greater Geelong, VIC

Official property report

The original government planning document for this property. Sign in to view or download the PDF. Districts facts are a separate GIS extract and may not include every statement in the report.

Planning overlays

  • DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 13Detected — 99.8% of parcel

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Vicmap Planning
  • Dataset: PLAN_ZONE
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 215460492

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. Soldprice unknown14 Jan 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Oct 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Oct 2024

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

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 617 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. Official parcel about 617 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 13; SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

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.

What competition will it face?

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.

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 ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 617 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

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • 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?

    Knownlow

    Official parcel about 617 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 13; SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.

  • 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

Lara in one glance

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.

See the full Lara report →

Keep researching

  • Why Lara? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Lara →
  • Other records on Buckingham St →

Listing material

Listed by McGrath Geelong | Newtown

Modern Family Living

Discover the ultimate blend of style, comfort, and convenience in this stunning modern home, ideally located at 141 Buckingham Street, Lara. Set on a generous 615m2 (approx.) block, this beautifully designed property offers the perfect space for family living and entertaining.

Step inside to find four spacious living areas, all elegantly appointed and a gourmet kitchen featuring sleek benchtops and stainless steel appliances. The open-plan kitchen, living and dining area flows seamlessly onto the alfresco space-perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying a quiet evening outdoors.

The home boasts four generously sized bedrooms, with the master suite offering a luxurious walk-in robe and ensuite. Every detail in this home exudes sophistication, with cohesive neutral tones and high-quality finishes throughout. Comfort is guaranteed year-round with ducted heating and cooling, creating a welcoming retreat in every season.

Read the full description

Situated within walking distance to local amenities, including cafes, schools, supermarkets, and medical facilities, this home offers unparalleled convenience. For commuters, the M1 is just one minute away, providing easy access to both Melbourne and Geelong. This is the perfect home for families looking to enjoy suburban tranquility with easy city access. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity, contact us today to arrange a viewing.

- Spacious 615m2 (approx.) block

- Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances

- Four generously sized bedrooms, master with walk-in robe and ensuite

- Four elegant living areas

- Ducted heating and cooling for year-round comfort

- Alfresco entertaining area

- Walking distance to Lara Lakes, public transport and walking tracks

- One-minute drive to the M1 for seamless access to Melbourne and Geelong

Listing description written by Tom Harrison, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 3
  • Toilets: 2
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