Helena Valley at a glance
4,782
People
$1,237,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
2.81%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Helena Valley › Maguire Rd
$565,000
Last sold
17 Oct 2023
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
1,024 m²
Land
152 m²
Building
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
$565,000
17 Oct 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Helena Valley (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,013/m² of land (n=75). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Helena Valley at a glance
4,782
People
$1,237,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
2.81%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Helena Valley
-54.3%
Median sale
Suburb $1,237,500
+3.34 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.81%
Suburb median $1,237,500 from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 1,024 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $668/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.
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.
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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 1,024 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Helena Valley at a glance
4,782
People
$1,237,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
2.81%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Earnshaws Real EstateIf you find yourself drawn to places and things that have a past, if you have a passion for the rich history of the foothills and a deep appreciation for the art of preserving and cherishing the stories held between 4 walls, if you find yourself skipping new builds and newer homes that are all sleek and clinical - you might just fall deep in love with this gorgeous property. This 1940s character home in Helena Valley isn't just an ordinary home in a regular suburb, it's a fantastic blend of a bygone era standing in a neighbourhood long sought-after for family friendliness and super convenience.
Inside, the warmth of Jarrah floorboards and slate flooring are perfectly paired with soaring high ceilings, giving a sense of grandeur that is seldom found in modern homes. The internal features are a tribute to its vintage character with a spacious lounge area adorned with beautiful French doors leading to the verandah, cosy kitchen with freestanding oven, and a generous meals and living area warmed by a large, slow-combustion fireplace. The primary bedroom has its own old-world charm with an annex (modernised with split system air con) and the second bedroom provides separate access to the verandah (perfect for semi-independent young people who would like to come and go without bothering the rest of the household) while the third bedroom boasts pretty views of the backyard. While much of the home remains true to its origins, the family bathroom has had some reno-love with recent retiling still in keeping with the vibe of the Jarrah-clad bath and wide, Jarrah-framed windows letting in oodles of natural light.
Features Include:
• 1940s character fibro, timber & tin home
• 3 bedrooms
• 1 family bathroom with new tiling, Jarrah-clad bath, slate floors & large window plus WC
• 2nd separate WC with powder room
• 2 living areas with flexible floor plan
• Jarrah floorboards & slate flooring throughout
• Soaring high ceilings
• Big lounge with beautiful French doors to verandah
• Cosy kitchen features free standing electric hotplate and oven, sink, titled kitchen bench & pantry
• Meals & living area adjacent to kitchen with ceiling fan and centrally located large slow combustion fireplace
• Good size primary bedroom with ceiling fan and its own annex with split system air conditioning - use the annex as a nursery, a parents retreat, a study/home business or a dressing room
• Large bedroom 2 with ceiling fan and separate access to verandah
• Cosy bedroom 3 offers views to backyard
• Ducted evaporative air conditioning throughout most of home
• Rear paved alfresco
• Shed with drive-through access
• Pretty established front garden
• Huge rear blank canvas backyard
• Fully fenced
• Lovely views to the Hills from front verandah and backyard
• Fully fenced & pet friendly
• Huge 1,012m2 block
Outside, you'll find a paved alfresco area out the back and shed with drive-through access, ready for you to turn the backyard into the garden of your dreams. It already comes fully fenced for the safety of your young children and furry friends. The front garden is already a dream with winding wisteria over the verandah and climbing roses dotted about. This lovely old home, although in need of loving care, holds incredible potential for someone with an eye for timelessness and the passion to preserve its history. Nestled in the picturesque Helena Valley, this home really does offer the vibe of living in the countryside while providing easy access to shops, schools, a great bakery, local GPs, and endless opportunities to explore the outdoors - quarries, reserves, bike trails, and walk trails. Midland and the CBD are within easy reach too, with Midland only 9 minutes drive away, airport about 15 minutes and the Perth CBD only 30 minutes from your doorstep.
Embrace the past and secure your future.
**** Note ****
The seller undertook a recent structural building inspection which found 2 issues considered major defects as defined by AS:4349.1-2007 (Australian Standard for Building Inspections) which are:
• 6 stumps should be replaced (approximately $500 per stump); and
• When the new roof was installed in 2009 the installers used an alternative tie down method, not as per the building license approval, which is considered by the sellers inspector to be non-compliant (approximately $1,500 to rectify).
The building report will be made available to all buyers.
Any offer will not be subject to the seller rectifying these two issues, this part of the sale is 'as is'. All normal plumbing and electrical warranties will apply, a termite inspection as a condition of an offer will be presented.
For more information on 15 Maguire Rd Helena Valley or for friendly advice on any of your real estate needs please call Sarah Morgan on 0418 908 399
Listing description written by Sarah Morgan, Earnshaws Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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