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VIC › Castlemaine › Mostyn St

155 Mostyn St, Castlemaine VIC 3450

House

$1,287,500

Last sold

11 Aug 2026

5

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

1,568 m²

Land

356 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,287,500 (11 Aug 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 1,568 m² against a 356 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size: median $992/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

$1,287,500

11 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $992/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Castlemaine at a glance

7,306

People

$735,000

Median sale

$488/wk

Median rent

3.45%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Castlemaine report →

Vs Castlemaine

+75.2%

Median sale

Suburb $735,000

-1.48 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.45%

Suburb median $735,000 from 96 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$1,287,50011 Aug 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Oct 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Oct 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 $488/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.

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

Castlemaine in one glance

Castlemaine at a glance

7,306

People

$735,000

Median sale

$488/wk

Median rent

3.45%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Castlemaine report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Cantwell Property Castlemaine

Central Private Sanctuary with Sweeping Views

Privately nestled on an elevated 1568sqm (approx) allotment, this much-loved family home has been held with care and affection for decades. It is a place where generations have gathered, gardens have flourished, and memories have been made. With its early 1980s design, generous proportions, and breathtaking views across Castlemaine, it offers an opportunity to secure a home filled with warmth, character, and possibility, all just 500m from the heart of town.

The two-level layout is spacious and flexible, designed to adapt to the rhythm of family life. At the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining zone has seen countless shared meals and conversations. A walk-in pantry, double wall oven, and electric cooktop make everyday cooking a pleasure, while the wraparound bench invites casual dining and connection. Two generous living areas, one formal, one relaxed, offer space to unwind, entertain, and enjoy the leafy surrounds.

The main bedroom suite features a walk-in robe and ensuite, while three additional bedrooms include built-in robes and garden outlooks. A fifth bedroom adds versatility, perfect for guests, a home office, or a creative space.

Read the full description

Internal stairs lead to the lower level, where a large rumpus room with its own shower and toilet offers a flexible retreat for teenagers, guests, or multigenerational living. Also on this level is the unique inground swimming pool, opening to the front garden, a feature that has brought joy across generations and seasons. A cellar and under-house storage space provide practical solutions for wine, tools, or seasonal items.

Outside, the garden is a true sanctuary. Lovingly established and tended, it bursts with ornamental trees, rhododendrons, camellias, peony roses, and spring blossoms. A north-facing courtyard offers a sunny spot to relax, while water tanks, a watering system, and a two-car carport add practicality to the beauty.

Comfort is assured year-round with ducted heating and cooling, and the elevated front verandah captures spectacular views over Castlemaine and out to the surrounding bushland, a daily reminder of the home's peaceful position and connection to nature.

With driveway access via Lyttleton Street, the home is tucked away yet just moments from Castlemaine's cafes, shops, schools, and train station. It is also within walking distance of Kalimna Park, offering bushwalks and mountain bike trails right at your doorstep.

This is more than a house; it is a home filled with heart, ready to welcome its next chapter.

Listing description written by Tom Robertson, Cantwell Property Castlemaine — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Balcony
  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Ducted Heating
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 3
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Reverse Cycle Aircon
  • Rumpus Room
  • Study
  • Toilets: 3
  • Water Tank
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