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VIC › Newtown › Skene St

165 Skene St, Newtown VIC 3220

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

550 m²

Land

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 550 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,193/m² of land (n=40). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (NRZ2) under the ZN.(Vicmap Planning · 30 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

  • FactHERITAGE OVERLAY (HO1626) intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 30 Aug 2026)
  • FactSPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY intersects 12.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 30 Aug 2026)

What should you verify next?

  1. 1HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO1626) affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  2. 2SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,193/m² of land (n=40). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Newtown at a glance

10,393

People

$1,327,500

Median sale

$500/wk

Median rent

1.96%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Newtown report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ZN

Zone

NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2

NRZ2

Jurisdiction

Greater Geelong

Greater Geelong, VIC

Planning overlays

  • environmentalDetected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Vicmap Planning
  • Dataset: PLAN_ZONE
  • Retrieved: 30 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 41070644

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

Detected — official

The official layer maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 30 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.

Records

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown25 Oct 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted20 Aug 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted20 Aug 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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 · NRZ2 (ZN). Official parcel area about 528 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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: medium

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO1626); SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY. 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 $500/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.

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

Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.

Detail

The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO1626); SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.

Read more

Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.

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 NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 · NRZ2 (ZN). Official parcel area about 528 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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?

    Knownmedium

    The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO1626); SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY. 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

Newtown in one glance

Newtown at a glance

10,393

People

$1,327,500

Median sale

$500/wk

Median rent

1.96%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Newtown report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by McGrath Geelong | Newtown

Elegant Art Deco

Step into timeless elegance with this impeccably preserved and thoughtfully updated Art Deco, located in one of Newtown's most coveted, blue-chip pockets. A true blend of period charm and modern functionality, this four-bedroom home offers generous proportions, exquisite detailing and the ideal layout for contemporary family living.

From the moment you enter through the grand double-stained-glass doors, you're welcomed by a wide timber-panelled hallway that sets the tone for the rest of the home. Rich walnut timber wall panelling, leadlight features, ornate ceiling roses and soaring high ceilings celebrate the craftsmanship of the era while creating an inviting warmth throughout.

The spacious master suite includes a walk-in robe and a private ensuite, while the three additional bedrooms are all appointed with built-in robes and desks - perfect for growing families or guest accommodation. A large, fully-fitted home office and a separate built-in study nook provide two dedicated work-from-home zones, ideal for busy professionals or families needing space for remote learning.

Read the full description

At the heart of the home is a sleek, stone-benched kitchen complete with walk-in pantry and modern appliances, flowing seamlessly into an expansive open-plan living and dining area. Custom built-in cabinetry adds both beauty and functionality to this versatile space. For quieter moments, a separate, timber-panelled lounge with a gas fireplace offers a cosy second living area.

Step outside to a secluded, low-maintenance backyard designed for effortless year-round entertaining in complete privacy. Climate comfort is assured with hydronic heating, split systems and a full hallway of cleverly designed built-in cabinetry offering extensive storage solutions. Off-street parking for two vehicles completes the picture.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a character-filled family home in the heart of Newtown, close to elite schools, Pakington Street cafés and shops, and beautiful parklands. A truly timeless residence where history and lifestyle meet.

- Fully renovated

- Hydronic heating and split-system

- Hardwood timber floors

- Stone counter stops

- Prime blue-chip location

- Walking distance to Geelong College, Sacred Heart, St Josephs

- Pakington Street cafes and shops close by

- Ornate period detailing throughout

- Two study zones

- Two living areas

Listing description written by Georgie Shaw, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
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