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VIC › Bendigo › Don St

178 Don St, Bendigo VIC 3550

House

$705,000

Last sold

7 Jan 2026

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

0

Car spaces

515 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 $705,000 (7 Jan 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 515 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Bendigo (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,393/m² of land (n=94). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$705,000

7 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Bendigo (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,393/m² of land (n=94). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Bendigo at a glance

5,608

People

$635,000

Median sale

$444/wk

Median rent

3.64%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 80 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bendigo report →

Vs Bendigo

+11.0%

Median sale

Suburb $635,000

-0.37 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.64%

Suburb median $635,000 from 80 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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

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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. Sold$705,0007 Jan 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted26 Nov 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted26 Nov 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?

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.” 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 $444/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.

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.

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

    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?

    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

Bendigo in one glance

Bendigo at a glance

5,608

People

$635,000

Median sale

$444/wk

Median rent

3.64%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 80 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bendigo report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by PH Property

"STELLA" – COTTAGE CHARM BLENDED WITH A CONTEMPORARY EXTENSION

This stunning period residence - renovated and extended by a renowned local builder who specialises in period homes - perfectly marries historic charm with modern luxury. Offering a rare opportunity to secure a character-filled property in one of Bendigo's most sought-after central locales, the home is move-in ready and ideal for couples, downsizers, young professionals, or investors with excellent long or short-term rental potential.

Located just minutes from the Bendigo CBD, this home places you within easy walking distance of bustling cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, and the city's arts precinct. Close to St John of God Hospital and Girton Grammar School, the location combines convenience, lifestyle, and prestige. Surrounded by a streetscape of charming period homes and leafy gardens, this property captures the essence of central Bendigo living, offering the perfect balance between a vibrant city lifestyle and peaceful residential retreat.

Step inside to experience the home's timeless period features, including high ceilings, polished timber floors, archways, and decorative fireplaces. It's light, bright and deceptively spacious interior is fresh and vibrant. A contemporary extension elevates the property with a spacious master suite complete with ensuite, unique timber flooring, raked ceilings, and balcony overlooking the gardens. Two additional bedrooms are serviced by a traditional bathroom featuring a freestanding bathtub, glass-enclosed shower, and elegant tiling.

Read the full description

The heart of the home – a light-filled open-plan living and dining area – is wrapped in windows and doors, seamlessly connecting the indoors to the rear garden oasis. Polished concrete flooring lies underfoot, and a gas log fireplace provides year-round comfort and a warming focal point. The rustic kitchen is a clever use of space and a chef's delight, boasting timber benchtops, 900mm electric oven, 5-burner gas cooktop, integrated dishwasher, and abundant storage, combining style and functionality. The laundry is practical and well-appointed, complete with built-in cabinetry and sliding door access to the backyard. Temperature control is ensured thanks to split system air conditioning and heating, along with ceiling fans to aid in air flow.

Step outside to discover a private and secluded backyard, featuring established shady trees, brick paving, vegetable boxes, and multiple seating zones ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation. A small undercover patio offers sheltered entertaining, while there is off-street parking for two cars.

"Stella" is more than just a home – it's a modern lifestyle in the bustling regional city of Bendigo. From its historic charm and contemporary comforts to its prime central location, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of city living while relishing a sense of heritage and character. Whether you are looking for a beautiful residence to call your own or a smart investment with strong rental potential, this home delivers on every level. Arrange your inspection today and experience the timeless appeal for yourself.

Listing description written by Tim Rooke, PH Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Courtyard
  • Ensuites: 1
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