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VIC › Kingsville › Empress Ave

147 Empress Ave, Kingsville VIC 3012

House

$1,690,000

Last sold

15 Mar 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

0

Car spaces

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,690,000 (15 Mar 2025).(Recorded sale)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No 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

$1,690,000

15 Mar 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Kingsville at a glance

4,145

People

$1,104,000

Median sale

$582/wk

Median rent

2.74%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kingsville report →

Vs Kingsville

+53.1%

Median sale

Suburb $1,104,000

-0.95 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.74%

Suburb median $1,104,000 from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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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$1,690,00015 Mar 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted18 Feb 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted18 Feb 2025

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?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $582/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.

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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • 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?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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

    Development applications have not been queried 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

Kingsville in one glance

Kingsville at a glance

4,145

People

$1,104,000

Median sale

$582/wk

Median rent

2.74%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kingsville report →

Keep researching

  • Why Kingsville? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Kingsville →
  • Other records on Empress Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Jas Stephens Real Estate

Lush Architectural Retreat, Walk To Everything Convenience

• Meticulously renovated and extended period home situated in a coveted pocket of Kingsville

• An outstanding opportunity for discerning buyers seeking bespoke luxury and a dream city-fringe lifestyle

• Privately positioned master bedroom with built-in robe and ensuite

Read the full description

• Three additional bedrooms, two with built-in robes

• Superb open-plan living space featuring dining/lounge zones, a beautifully appointed galley-style kitchen and an effortless connection to the stunning back garden

• Beautifully tiled main bathroom with shower and European enamelled steel bath

• Neat study

• Attic storage space

• Hydronic heating panels + evaporative cooling + split-system

• Quality flooring throughout, including plush carpet and Tasmanian Oak floorboards

• European appliances

• Superb insulation + double-glazed windows + 3kW 11-panel solar energy system

• Walk-in laundry

• Lovingly curated established kitchen garden bursting with a wide selection of fruits, veggies and herbs

• Stunning landscaped back garden + large entertaining deck with in-built BBQ

• Easy street parking

Exuding warmth, creativity and a steadfast commitment to quality, this immaculately renovated and architecturally extended period residence sets the bar for old-meets-new makeovers – its rich history celebrated while seamlessly integrating contemporary updates to create a dream lifestyle retreat.

Bespoke styling, high-end finishes and a considered selection of materials combine to create instant character and timeless style, delivering a city-fringe haven you’ll love coming home to.

Tasked with ‘bringing the garden inside’, the extension design has more than delivered, creating open-plan indoor/outdoor living worthy of the pages of a glossy magazine. Custom cabinetry in the living space invites you to display records, books and travel treasures, the sunny dining zone houses a table big enough to gather family and friends around and the galley-style kitchen is a triumph of chic design and utility.

Large windows and glass doors frame views of the picture-perfect garden oasis outside, inviting you to dine alfresco on the grapevine-topped deck with in-built BBQ, feel the lush grass under your feet and enjoy the outdoor privacy offered by the established trees lining the perimeter.

A stunning timber staircase adds a superb design feature to the lower level, leading to the private master bedroom upstairs, crowned by an apex ceiling and served by a chic ensuite.

On the lower level, the original part of the house offers three more bedrooms sharing the stunning main bathroom, which is as functional as it is beautiful, featuring Japanese crafted tiles, a shower and Roca steel inset bath.

A sleek walk-in laundry, attic storage and front and back gardens brimming with fresh produce add extra appeal, while a raft of sustainability features ensure your footprint remains light.

This is an unmissable opportunity for buyers seeking a luxe city-fringe haven with character and class in spades, with nothing to do but move in and enjoy. Don’t miss your chance to come and see this magnificent home for yourself.

Why you’ll love this location:

Ideally situated within walking distance of Yarraville’s delights and just 8.8km* from the CBD, this address promises a fabulous city-fringe lifestyle.

Convenience awaits with cafes, eateries and other amenities just footsteps from home. Grab a coffee from Westerly, a bite to eat from Olive Oil and Butter and a sweet treat from Augustus Gelatery, all only moments from home.

Walk to Yarraville Village to take your pick of bustling cafes, inviting eateries and cosy wine bars. The village boutiques and grocers ensure you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips, while the stunning Sun Theatre invites you for a movie night in style.

Yarraville Square is a ten-minute* walk from home, offering easy access to Coles and a variety of retailers, while proximity to Seddon Village adds extra lifestyle appeal.

Adding extra convenience is the eight-minute* drive to Altona Gate Shopping Centre, where you’ll enjoy vibrant big-name shopping and a choice of supermarkets, while die-hard shoppers will love living within ten minutes* of Highpoint Shopping Centre.

Walk to a selection of parks and playgrounds including beautiful Cruickshank Park, where you’ll enjoy scenic weekend walks along the Stony Creek Trail as it winds its way through stunning parkland.

Enjoy easy walk-to-school mornings at Yarraville West Primary School, Kingsville Primary School and St. Augustine’s Primary School and walk to Yarraville Station for regular city-bound trains.

*Approximate

Listing description written by Elise Nemer, Jas Stephens Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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