The Basin at a glance
4,483
People
$937,500
Median sale
$544/wk
Median rent
3.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › The Basin › Inverness Ave
$955,000
Last sold
14 June 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,013 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Last sold
$955,000
14 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in The Basin (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $894/m² of land (n=125). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
The Basin at a glance
4,483
People
$937,500
Median sale
$544/wk
Median rent
3.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs The Basin
+1.9%
Median sale
Suburb $937,500
-0.06 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.02%
Suburb median $937,500 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICPlanning 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.”
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
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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
The Basin at a glance
4,483
People
$937,500
Median sale
$544/wk
Median rent
3.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Ferntree GullySet on an impressive 1,013 sqm (approx.) allotment in the sought-after foothills of The Basin, this charming and character-rich residence delivers a rare combination of warmth, functionality, and incredible lifestyle potential. Whether you're seeking a spacious family home, room to entertain, or a long-term opportunity in a tightly held pocket, 18 Inverness Avenue ticks all the right boxes.
Behind a welcoming façade, the home unfolds into multiple generous living zones designed for both connection and privacy. At the heart of the home lies a beautifully appointed open-plan kitchen, meals, and family area, anchored by striking exposed beam ceilings and a cosy wood fireplace. The kitchen impresses with sleek stone benchtops, a tiled splashback, quality SMEG appliances (including a 5-burner gas cooktop and electric oven), a dishwasher, and a clever bar window that opens directly to the alfresco, perfect for entertaining with ease.
Accommodation comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, each with built-in robes, while the master suite enjoys its private ensuite. A central family bathroom and European laundry add to the home's everyday convenience, and multiple living spaces, including a separate lounge and an expansive rumpus room, create flexible options for growing households, multi-generational living, or working from home.
Step outside and you'll find a true highlight of the property: a vast covered alfresco area ideal for outdoor dining and relaxing, overlooking a deep backyard brimming with potential. Whether you envision landscaped gardens, a pool (STCA), or simply space for children and pets to play, the possibilities are endless.
Additional features include ducted heating, split system cooling, ceiling fans, blinds throughout, timber accents, two water tanks, and a single carport with roller door. A large underhouse rumpus/storage room adds further utility, whether as a retreat, workshop, or future studio.
Perfectly positioned in a quiet, leafy street just moments from local schools, shops, cafes, and parklands, with easy access to public transport and major arterials, this inviting home offers the best of hills living with everyday convenience.
Whether you're ready to move straight in, personalise to your taste, or explore future enhancements, this is a rare opportunity on a generous block in one of The Basin's most tightly held pockets.
Features:
• 3 bedrooms with built-in robes
• 2 bathrooms
• Master with ensuite
• Open plan kitchen, meals, and family
• 5-burner SMEG gas cooktop
• SMEG electric oven
• Dishwasher
• Tile splashback
• Stone benchtops with pendant lighting
• Bar window in the kitchen that opens to the alfresco
• Dining and living
• Rumpus
• European laundry
• Wood fireplace in the family
• Ceiling Fans
• Split system cooling
• Ducted heating
• Exposed beam ceilings
• Blinds throughout
• Spacious alfresco
• Large backyard
• Water tanks x2
• Single carport with roller door
Location:
Nestled in a peaceful, leafy pocket, 18 Inverness Avenue offers an enviable lifestyle at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Families will appreciate proximity to The Basin Primary School, St Bernadette's Primary, and Boronia K-12 College, while local shopping and dining await at The Basin Village and nearby Boronia Junction. Nature lovers are spoilt with access to Miller Park, the Dandenong Ranges National Park, and the popular 1,000 Steps Kokoda Track just a short drive away. Convenient transport options include Boronia Train Station and nearby bus routes, ensuring easy connectivity while enjoying the tranquillity of a true hills setting.
On Site Auction Saturday 14th of June at 1pm
Listing description written by Ben Thomas, Ray White Ferntree Gully — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.