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VIC › Warranwood › Sorrel Cres

17 Sorrel Cres, Warranwood VIC 3134

House

$1,050,000

Last sold

16 Apr 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

721 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,050,000 (16 Apr 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 721 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Warranwood (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,393/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (GRZ1) under the ZN.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)

What could make it worth less?

  • FactSIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 4 intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)
  • FactBUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)
  • FactVEGETATION PROTECTION OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1 touches the boundary of this parcel in the official layer.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)

What should you verify next?

  1. 1SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 4 affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  2. 2BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  3. 3VEGETATION PROTECTION OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1 touches the parcel boundary — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  4. 4No 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

$1,050,000

16 Apr 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Warranwood (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,393/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Warranwood at a glance

4,959

People

$1,307,500

Median sale

$622/wk

Median rent

2.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Warranwood report →

Vs Warranwood

-19.7%

Median sale

Suburb $1,307,500

+0.61 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.47%

Suburb median $1,307,500 from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ZN

Zone

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

GRZ1

Jurisdiction

Maroondah

Maroondah, VIC

Planning overlays

  • SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 4Detected — 99.8% of parcel

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Vicmap Planning
  • Dataset: PLAN_ZONE
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 894633

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

Detected — official

The official layer maps a bushfire risk zone on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.

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$1,050,00016 Apr 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted26 Mar 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted26 Mar 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 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 718 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 718 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 4; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT 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 $622/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 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 718 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 718 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 4; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT 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.

Nearby

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Area

Warranwood in one glance

Warranwood at a glance

4,959

People

$1,307,500

Median sale

$622/wk

Median rent

2.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Warranwood report →

Keep researching

  • Why Warranwood? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Warranwood →
  • Other records on Sorrel Cres →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Ferntree Gully

Peaceful, Private & Full of Potential - A Nature-Backed Family Sanctuary

Set on a generous 721sqm (approx.) block in a quiet, family-friendly pocket, this charming four-bedroom residence promises a tranquil lifestyle with the rare bonus of direct gated access to Landau Drive Reserve, a stunning natural backdrop complete with lake views, open green space and the occasional visit from local kangaroos. This is more than a home, it's a peaceful sanctuary with the potential to become your very own self-sufficient haven.

At the heart of the home, the open-plan kitchen, meals and family area forms a lively, light-filled hub. The well-appointed kitchen will delight culinary enthusiasts with a breakfast bar, abundant bench space, laminate benchtops, tiled splashback, a walk-in pantry, Ariston 4-burner gas cooktop, Fisher & Paykel electric oven and Westinghouse dishwasher.

Flowing directly from this space is a covered balcony with hardwood decking providing a peaceful and elevated retreat where you can soak in views of the lake and reserve. Whether it's alfresco entertaining, a morning coffee or evening wind-down, the seamless indoor-outdoor transition enhances both lifestyle and liveability.

Read the full description

The separate living and dining room, located at the front of the home, is fully carpeted and provides additional space for formal entertaining, a relaxed lounge area, or even a theatre-style setup, perfect for growing families or those who love to host.

Accommodation comprises of four generous bedrooms, including a privately zoned master suite with a walk-in robe, ceiling fan and ensuite bathroom. The fourth bedroom doubles perfectly as a home office or study, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Comfort is assured all year round with Braemar ducted heating, split system heating and cooling in both living areas, and ceiling fans in the master and meals zones. The home also features plush carpeting in all bedrooms and living/dining areas, easy-care tiling in the open-plan zone and internal access to a large underhouse storage area, ideal for tools, seasonal items or hobby space.

Additional highlights include solar panels for energy efficiency, a storage shed, neat and established gardens and driveway parking with a sun sail.

Backing directly onto a lush reserve with no rear neighbours, this peaceful haven offers privacy, lifestyle and enormous potential. Whether you're a first home buyer, investor, or growing family dreaming of a more connected, self-sufficient way of life, this home delivers on every front.

Features:

• 4 Bedrooms

• 2 Bathrooms

• Master ensuite and walk in robe

• Bedroom 4 / Study

• Open plan kitchen, meals and family

• Ariston 4 burner gas cooktop

• Fisher and Pykel electric oven

• Westinghouse dishwasher

• Walk in pantry

• Large living and dining space

• Split system heating and cooling (both living areas)

• Braemar ducted heating

• Ceiling fan in master and meals area

• Large underhouse storage area (Internal access)

• Carpeted bedrooms and living/dining space

• Tiled flooring in open plan area

• Spacious covered balcony with hardwood decking

• Back gate opens onto Landau Drive Reserve

• Storage shed

• Solar panels

Location:

Tucked away in a quiet pocket and backing directly onto the tranquil Landau Drive Reserve, this idyllic location offers a rare connection to nature while remaining close to quality schools, lifestyle amenities and community conveniences. Families will appreciate the proximity to Warranwood Primary School, Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School, Donvale Christian College and the Riverlea Estate, while parks and open spaces like Warranwood Reserve, Coleman Park, and the expansive 100 Acres Reserve provide endless options for outdoor recreation. Enjoy fresh local produce and family-friendly experiences at The Farm Yarra Valley, just moments away - adding to the charm of this peaceful yet well-connected location.

In Room Auction Wednesday 16th of April at 7pm

Listing description written by Cristine Jones, Ray White Ferntree Gully — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted Heating
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
  • Study
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