Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ferny Creek › Mount View Rd
$1,525,000
Last sold
5 Mar 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
3,937 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$1,525,000
5 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ferny Creek (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $467/m² of land (n=63). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ferny Creek
+31.5%
Median sale
Suburb $1,160,000
-0.65 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.73%
Suburb median $1,160,000 from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GREEN WEDGE A ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
GWAZ1
Jurisdiction
Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges, 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.
The official layer maps a bushfire risk zone 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.
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
VICZoned GREEN WEDGE A ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GWAZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 3,944 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.
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 3,944 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; EROSION MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE 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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $610/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned GREEN WEDGE A ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GWAZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 3,944 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
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?
KnownlowOfficial parcel about 3,944 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; EROSION MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE 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
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
Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Bell Real Estate OlindaPerched quietly on the cusp of the state forest, tucked into a peaceful Ferny Creek cul-de-sac, this one-owner, double-brick residence feels like a private sanctuary floating above the world. Set on just under an acre (approx. 3,937 Sqm), it’s the kind of place where mornings arrive with mist drifting through the valley below, afternoons are filled with filtered sunlight and birdsong, and nights settle into a deep, restorative calm. Locals call it “an island in the sky”, and once you’re here, you’ll understand why.
Built by its current owners with intention and longevity in mind, the home balances solidity and soul. Stone accents and double-brick construction ground it firmly in the landscape, while a split-level design creates natural zones for togetherness and retreat. Sydney Blue Gum hardwood floors lead you into the central open-plan living and meals domain - a true heart-of-the-home space buzzing with social energy. The ergonomic work bench makes meal prep a breeze, the breakfast bar becomes a daily conversation hub, and thoughtful details like the copper sink and handles, reclaimed butcher’s block, integrated fridge and dishwasher speak to a kitchen designed for real life, not just display.
Cathedral raked ceilings with exposed timber create a striking sense of space and light, complemented by a large designer ceiling fan for year-round comfort. Slide down a level and the mood shifts - a generous second living zone wrapped in reclaimed exposed clinker brick, anchored by a crackling wood fire. This is where winter evenings linger, wine glasses are refilled, and doors slide open to a wraparound deck that feels suspended among the treetops.
The master suite sits privately on this lower level - a calm, restorative retreat with a beautifully finished ensuite featuring underfloor heating, magnifying mirror, and custom-designed dual walk-in robes where everything has its place. Upstairs, a dedicated children’s wing offers three robed bedrooms and a family bathroom finished in floor-to-ceiling tiles.
Step outside and the land unfolds in layers. Cottage gardens welcome you home, giving way to an enchanting silver birch forest, with meandering paths and hidden pockets inviting you to pause, sit, breathe. Wildlife is part of daily life here: Kookaburras announcing the morning, echidnas wandering past, wallabies at dusk. The soundtrack is birdsong, uninterrupted. A fabulous bonus is the powered garden studio gazing out across the valley - perfect as a creative space, home office, gym or quiet escape plus a mammoth six-car garage.
Despite the seclusion, the outside world is close at hand. Ferny Creek Primary, the iconic 1000 Steps, One Tree Hill, Upper Ferntree Gully Station, cafés, Maxi Foods and the creative pulse of the Hills are all moments away. This is a home that feeds the soul - quietly confident, deeply peaceful, and designed for a life well lived.
At a Glance:
- One-owner, double-brick home with stone accents on approx. 3,937 Sqm (just under an acre)
- Peaceful cul-de-sac position on the edge of the state forest
- Elevated setting with abundant wildlife and total privacy
- Split-level design with multiple living zones for flexibility and flow
- Central open-plan living/meals with cathedral raked ceilings and exposed timber
- Thoughtfully designed kitchen with ergonomic bench, breakfast bar, copper sink, butcher’s block, integrated fridge and dishwasher
- Lower-level living with reclaimed clinker brick, wood fire and deck access
- Private master suite with fully tiled ensuite, underfloor heating and dual walk-in robes
- Three-bedroom children’s wing with family bathroom
- Underfloor heating in the ensuite and master bedroom tiles.
- Powered garden studio with valley views
-6.6kW solar power system with inverter
- Tiered gardens featuring cottage plantings, silver birch forest and tranquil seating pockets
- Spacious deck with steel underframe, outdoor heater, electric patio blinds, sliding gate and garden outlook
- Climate control: ducted heating, ceiling fans, remote external blinds
- Practical extras: built-in ironing board, new robes, attic storage (4m x 3m)
- Rainwater tank, rooftop sprinkler system, leafless guttering
- Six-car garage, Japanese-designed carport plus abundant off-street parking
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.
Listing description written by Amanda Rakusic, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.