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TAS › Margate › Sandfly Rd

161 Sandfly Rd, Margate TAS 7054

House

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

7

Car spaces

5,457 m²

Land

138 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 5,457 m² against a 138 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Margate (last 5 years) with land size: median $834/m² of land (n=78). 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.
  • FactZoned 14.0 Environmental Living (14) under the Kingborough Interim Planning Scheme 2015.(theLIST · 31 Aug 2026)

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. 1No 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Margate (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $834/m² of land (n=78). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Margate at a glance

4,358

People

$855,000

Median sale

$570/wk

Median rent

3.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Margate report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Kingborough Interim Planning Scheme 2015

Zone

14.0 Environmental Living

14

Jurisdiction

Kingborough Council

Kingborough, TAS

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: theLIST
  • Dataset: Kingborough Interim Planning Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 2015
  • Parcel: 3157214

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

i

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. Soldprice unknown17 Apr 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

TAS

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned 14.0 Environmental Living (Kingborough Interim Planning Scheme 2015). Official parcel area about 5,157 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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $570/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. 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.

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 14.0 Environmental Living (Kingborough Interim Planning Scheme 2015). Official parcel area about 5,157 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

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 5,157 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • 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

Margate in one glance

Margate at a glance

4,358

People

$855,000

Median sale

$570/wk

Median rent

3.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Margate report →

Keep researching

  • Why Margate? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Margate →
  • Other records on Sandfly Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Raine & Horne Kingston

Charming Country-Style Living with Space to Grow

Welcome to 161 Sandfly Road, Margate - a charming family home set on an expansive 5,457sqm parcel of land, offering space, comfort and a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature. Positioned well back from the road, the home enjoys a private and peaceful setting.

Constructed in 1975, the home has been well maintained and thoughtfully updated over time. Enjoying a desirable north-facing aspect, the living areas are filled with natural light throughout the day, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Recently freshly painted inside and out, it presents beautifully, while Tasmanian Oak floorboards further enhance the warmth and character throughout the living spaces.

The kitchen is practical and well positioned, offering ample storage, complete with a dishwasher and flowing easily through to the main living areas. Comfort throughout the seasons is ensured with the combination of a heat pump and wood heater, helping keep the home warm and inviting during Tasmania's cooler months.

Read the full description

The property offers three comfortable bedrooms, all complete with built-in wardrobes, along with a versatile rumpus room that provides valuable additional living space - ideal as a games room, children's retreat, home office or hobby area.

The bathroom has been recently retiled and includes both a bath and separate shower, while an additional toilet adds convenience for busy family living.

At the front entrance, a spacious deck provides a welcoming place to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. At the rear of the home, an undercover outdoor area offers a sheltered space ideal for entertaining, outdoor dining or everyday use.

The beautiful established gardens feature fruit trees, a productive veggie patch, raspberries and an array of flowering plants. A hot house allows for year-round growing, while the expansive grounds provide plenty of space for children and pets to explore and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle this property offers.

A carport provides covered parking, with additional off-street parking available, along with extra outdoor space and storage options.

Located in the sought-after suburb of Margate, the property is just a short drive from local shops, schools and nearby beaches, offering the perfect balance of peaceful living and everyday convenience.

A wonderful opportunity to secure a spacious property offering lifestyle, comfort and room to grow.

Listing description written by Susan Kay, Raine & Horne Kingston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Toilets: 1
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