East Melbourne at a glance
5,245
People
No data
Median sale
$804/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
VIC › East Melbourne › Simpson St
$2,000,000
Last sold
25 July 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
251 m²
Land
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$2,000,000
25 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
East Melbourne at a glance
5,245
People
No data
Median sale
$804/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
NRZ3
Jurisdiction
Melbourne
Melbourne, 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.
The official layer maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 · NRZ3 (ZN). Official parcel area about 245 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO2). Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $804/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO2). Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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 NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 · NRZ3 (ZN). Official parcel area about 245 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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?
KnownmediumThe listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO2). Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
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
East Melbourne at a glance
5,245
People
No data
Median sale
$804/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
Listing material
Listed by Ray White CREHeld by the one family since 1941, 146 Simpson Street presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a remarkable piece of East Melbourne history in one of the city's most tightly held tree-lined streets.
Originally built in 1870, this classic Victorian residence is now available, offering a rare blank canvas for those with vision to restore, renovate or completely reimagine a grand inner-city home (STCA). Rich in character and timeless appeal, the home retains echoes of its historic past, with soaring ceilings, generous proportions and a flexible floorplan providing the foundations for an extraordinary transformation.
Beyond the elegant façade lies an increasingly rare opportunity to revive a residence that has been tightly cherished by the same family for over eight decades. Whether you are seeking a full-scale renovation project, a landmark restoration or the chance to create a bespoke luxury residence in a blue-chip location, the potential here is undeniable.
Perfectly positioned moments from Fitzroy Gardens, the MCG, Melbourne CBD and the vibrant café culture of the inner north, this prestigious address delivers an unrivalled lifestyle with every convenience at your doorstep.
A truly rare offering with endless scope and historic significance, proudly offered for the first time in more than 80 years.
Rendered images completed by Di Pietro Pierce
PLEASE NOTE: The rendered images depict the proposed residence and are provided for illustrative purposes only. They do not represent the property's current condition.
Listing description written by Toby Campbell, Ray White CRE — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.