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VIC › Riddells Creek › Amess Rd

160 Amess Rd, Riddells Creek VIC 3431

House

$1,812,000

Last sold

25 May 2026

5

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

5

Car spaces

20,000 m²

Land

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,812,000 (25 May 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 20,000 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Riddells Creek (last 5 years) with land size: median $651/m² of land (n=116). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (LDRZ) under the ZN.(Vicmap Planning · 31 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

  • FactPROTECTED SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 31 Aug 2026)
  • FactDEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5 intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 31 Aug 2026)

What should you verify next?

  1. 1PROTECTED SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  2. 2DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5 affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  3. 3No 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

$1,812,000

25 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Riddells Creek (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $651/m² of land (n=116). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Riddells Creek at a glance

4,521

People

$1,060,000

Median sale

$597/wk

Median rent

2.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 47 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Riddells Creek report →

Vs Riddells Creek

+70.9%

Median sale

Suburb $1,060,000

-1.22 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.93%

Suburb median $1,060,000 from 47 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ZN

Zone

LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

LDRZ

Jurisdiction

Macedon Ranges

Macedon Ranges, VIC

Planning overlays

  • PROTECTED SETTLEMENT BOUNDARYDetected — 99.8% of parcel

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Vicmap Planning
  • Dataset: PLAN_ZONE
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 123706638

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$1,812,00025 May 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Mar 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Mar 2026

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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE · LDRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 20,009 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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 20,009 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: PROTECTED SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY; DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5. 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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $597/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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE · LDRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 20,009 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

    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?

    Knownlow

    Official parcel about 20,009 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: PROTECTED SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY; DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    No DA adapter returned applications 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

Riddells Creek in one glance

Riddells Creek at a glance

4,521

People

$1,060,000

Median sale

$597/wk

Median rent

2.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 47 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Riddells Creek report →

Keep researching

  • Why Riddells Creek? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Riddells Creek →
  • Other records on Amess Rd →

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Sunbury

magnificent family home with Development opportunity (STCA).

A truly exceptional residence offering the ultimate luxury country lifestyle, this magnificent double-storey family home built by (Porter Davis) delivers space, serenity, and refined living in one of Riddells Creek’s most desirable settings. Surrounded by beautifully manicured landscaping and peaceful natural surrounds, this remarkable property allows you to enjoy the fresh country air, tranquil atmosphere, and the soothing sounds of native birdlife — creating a lifestyle experience that is truly second to none.

From the moment you arrive, the home makes a striking impression. Step inside through a grand solid metal entrance door with heavy-duty mesh flyscreen, opening to a wide and welcoming entry, thoughtfully designed with architectural flair, the home showcases quality timber flooring and plush carpets that create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Large windows allow an abundance of natural light to flow through the living spaces, enhancing the sense of openness and comfort. The clever floorplan also provides ample storage options, ensuring practicality and convenience for modern family living.

The home offers an abundance of living space, including a separate formal lounge, a spacious family living area highlighted by a beautiful woodfire fireplace, and a separate rumpus room, ensuring multiple zones for relaxation and entertainment. A dedicated study room provides the perfect environment for working from home or quiet study.

Read the full description

Upstairs, the home continues to impress with four additional bedrooms, each complete with walk-in robes and their own ensuites, ensuring ultimate comfort for family or guests. This level also features a kids’ play area or formal lounge, along with a convenient study nook, adding further flexibility for modern family living.

At the heart of the home lies a stunning designer kitchen, fitted with top-of-the-line gas cooktop appliances, quality finishes, generous size Island benchtop and a generous walk-in pantry, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living, step outside to a stunning fully covered and fully decked alfresco area, perfect for year-round gatherings with family and friends. The outdoor space is further enhanced by a swimming pool, creating a private resort-style environment.

With its expansive layout, luxury features, and beautifully landscaped grounds, this remarkable residence delivers an unmatched lifestyle opportunity. From the moment you arrive, this stunning home promises to impress and offers a rare chance to secure a property of this calibre in Riddells Creek.

Highlighted features.

Fully decked & fenced swimming pool.

Large shed offers space for storage

Central heating & cooling.

Solar system for energy savings.

Rainwater tanks.

Garden shed.

Woodfire place.

plantation shutters.

LG dishwasher.

Listing description written by Adam Elsherif, LJ Hooker Sunbury — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

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