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TAS › Sandford › Dixon Point Rd

166 Dixon Point Rd, Sandford TAS 7020

For saleHouse

$1,950,000

For sale

Asking

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

8

Car spaces

15,690 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

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Given the $1,950,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,950,000(Listing record · 12 May 2026)
  • CalculationLand 15,690 m² against a 571 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Sandford (last 5 years) with land size: median $49/m² of land (n=42). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)
  • CalculationAsk is 77% above the Sandford median recorded sale ($1,100,000, n=5, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Sandford's advertised median rent ($544/wk), implied gross yield would be 1.45% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,950,000

Asking · $124/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Sandford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $49/m² of land (n=42). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Sandford at a glance

2,180

People

$1,100,000

Median sale

$544/wk

Median rent

2.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Sandford report →

Vs Sandford

+77.3%

Median sale

Suburb $1,100,000

-1.12 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.57%

Suburb median $1,100,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$1,950,000
Stamp Duty (Tasmania)
$82,935
Transfer/Registration Fee
$257
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$2,036,892

$86,892 on top of the price (4.5% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Tasmania)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Tasmania schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Pre-filled with Sandford's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
-0.05%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-102,362
Interest cover (DSCR)
-0.01
Annual rent
$28,288
Operating expenses
$29,250
Loan amount
$1,560,000
Annual interest
$101,400
Gross yield
1.45%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

Open the full yield calculator →

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

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. Listed$1,950,000available11 May 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?

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.” 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 $544/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.5%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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

    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?

    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

Sandford in one glance

Sandford at a glance

2,180

People

$1,100,000

Median sale

$544/wk

Median rent

2.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Sandford report →

Keep researching

  • Why Sandford? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Sandford →
  • Other records on Dixon Point Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Raine & Horne Eastern Shore

Luxury, Space & Style!

Offered to the market for the very first time, this exceptional custom-designed family residence is a home of remarkable scale, character, and versatility - privately positioned on approximately four acres of lightly treed bushland and capturing breathtaking panoramic views across the River Derwent to majestic kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Designed to embrace its spectacular setting, the upper level showcases an expansive open-plan living domain where floor-to-ceiling glazing frames the ever-changing outlook, seamlessly drawing the landscape into the home. At the heart of the space is a stunning newly renovated kitchen complete with premium appliances and a generous butler's pantry, flowing effortlessly to a spacious dining area and inviting lounge warmed by a cosy gas fireplace.

Extending the living space outdoors, a full-length wraparound undercover deck provides the perfect setting for entertaining or simply unwinding while soaking in the view. Rich natural timbers, bold contemporary tones, and a striking custom mural of Mount Wellington at dusk combine to create a home of warmth and personality.

Read the full description

Accommodation on the upper level includes three generously proportioned bedrooms, headlined by a luxurious master suite featuring walk-in robes, a quality ensuite, and direct access to the deck. The additional bedrooms are impressively oversized, each offering exceptional built-in storage. A beautifully appointed family bathroom includes heated floors and a spa bath, while a separate powder room and an outstanding laundry/utility space deliver practicality in abundance.

Comfort is assured year-round with ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling throughout the upper level, complemented by an impressive 26-panel solar system designed to minimise energy costs.

Downstairs offers incredible flexibility for growing families, guests, or those working from home. This level comprises a fourth bedroom, an expansive second living area (or optional fifth bedroom), and a bespoke office suite with kitchenette - perfectly suited for a home-based business, studio, or consulting space. Each room is individually climate controlled via its own heat pump. A large family bathroom, separate toilet, and extensive utility/storage areas further enhance functionality, including a roller-door access storage/workspace previously utilised for business purposes and ideal for motorbikes, jet skis, or hobby equipment. Additional highlights include a solarium and ducted vacuum system.

Outside, the infrastructure is equally impressive. A substantial 6m x 18m shed provides outstanding space for vehicles, recreational equipment, or workshop use and is fitted with a diesel heater for year-round comfort. The home also features a double garage with internal access and extensive built-in storage, while there is ample additional parking for caravans, boats, trailers, and multiple vehicles.

Surrounded by landscaped gardens, vegetable beds, and native bushland, this peaceful and private sanctuary offers an enviable lifestyle without sacrificing convenience - all within an easy 25-minute commute to Hobart.

A truly unique offering of scale, flexibility, and lifestyle appeal, this is a home that must be experienced to be fully appreciated.

For your private inspection, contact Matt Carne today.

The Vendor reserves the right to accept an offer at any time during the marketing period.

To arrange your inspection, please contact our office using the Contact Agent link on this page.

All measurements are approximate and details intended to be relied upon should be independently verified. The particulars contained in this advertisement do not form any contract. While care has been taken in its presentation, no representation is made and no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part and interested persons are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in all respects.

Listing description written by Matt Carne, Raine & Horne Eastern Shore — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm System
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Ducted Heating
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Floorboards
  • Gas Heating
  • Grey Water System
  • Indoor Spa
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Remote Garage
  • Rumpus Room
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
  • Study
  • Vacuum System
  • Water Tank
  • Workshop
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