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17 Forster St, New Town TAS 7008

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

499 m²

Land

205 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationRecorded House sales in New Town (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,604/m² of land (n=72). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Inner Residential (114.9) under the Hobart Local Provisions Schedule.(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 New Town (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,604/m² of land (n=72). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

New Town at a glance

6,802

People

$889,500

Median sale

$499/wk

Median rent

2.92%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full New Town report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Hobart Local Provisions Schedule

Zone

Inner Residential

114.9

Jurisdiction

Hobart

Hobart, TAS

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: theLIST
  • Dataset: Tasmanian Planning Scheme Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 2844135

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. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 July 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 July 2025
  3. Soldprice unknown15 June 2025

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 Inner Residential · 114.9 (Hobart Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 500 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 $499/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 Inner Residential · 114.9 (Hobart Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 500 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

    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

New Town in one glance

New Town at a glance

6,802

People

$889,500

Median sale

$499/wk

Median rent

2.92%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full New Town report →

Keep researching

  • Why New Town? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in New Town →
  • Other records on Forster St →

Listing material

Listed by 4one4 Property Co.

Classic Meets Contemporary in this Exceptional Family Home

Introducing 17 Forster Street, a character-filled, large Federation family home. With timeless allure, the property exudes warmth and elegance, offering a wonderful blend of classic features and modern living.

As you approach, you're greeted by the inviting front veranda, which leads you into a wide central hallway that instantly sets the tone. Boasting high ceilings, you can feel the sense of space and grandeur.

The home features four generously-sized bedrooms, each with its own decorative fireplace, adding a touch of character and style. The master suite is a true retreat, with a spacious walk-in robe and an ensuite that includes both a spa bath and a separate shower.

Read the full description

The family bathroom is just as impressive, showcasing a four-piece suite, including a second spa bath. Plus, with the convenience of gas hot water, you'll always have a warm and relaxing experience.

The heart of the home is the open-plan living area, seamlessly combining the lounge, dining, and kitchen spaces. Polished floorboards flow throughout, enhancing the home's timeless appeal. The living area leads out to a huge courtyard – ideal for outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying the fresh air in your private, low-maintenance grounds. A variety of fruit trees and herb bushes are featured such as figs, apples and rosemary.

There's an extra bonus of a separate powder room and a study or office space, giving you the flexibility to work from home. Plus, a second living area offers even more possibilities – whether you choose to make it a guest accommodation, a teenager's retreat, or an art studio, the choice is yours! Solar panels also provide the added and welcome benefit of reduced power bills for the household.

Off-street parking for two vehicles adds further convenience to this already exceptional home.

And the location? Perfectly positioned, you're just a stone's throw from New Town Plaza for all your shopping needs, and within walking distance to a choice of reputable schools. With just a five-minute drive to both Moonah and Hobart city centre, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: a peaceful family home with easy access to everything you need.

This large brick family home is truly a unique gem – full of charm, space, and endless possibilities. Book your inspection today and see all that this property has to offer!

Disclaimer:

All care has been taken by 4one4 Real Estate and 4one4 Media House when compiling the marketing material and information in this presentation. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any measurement or details supplied in this advertisement and make no representation or accept any responsibility for the whole or part of this advertisement.

The particulars contained in this advertisement do not form any contract. We recommend that any interested parties should have the information independently verified and make their own enquires to satisfy themselves in all respects.

All photos, video and marketing material remain the property of 4one4 Media House, a division of 4one4 Real Estate, and are not to be downloaded and used for any purpose without the express consent and written permission of 4one4 Real Estate.

Listing description written by Marilyn Rooney, 4one4 Property Co. — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Courtyard
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Rumpus Room
  • Solar Panels
  • Study
  • Toilets: 3
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