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VIC › Newmerella › Mclaughlins Rd
$599,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
8,517 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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Price evidence
Asking
$599,000
Asking · $70/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Newmerella at a glance
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$36,216 on top of the price (6.0% extra)
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: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
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Planning
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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 and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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.
0 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
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Newmerella at a glance
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Listed by Orbost & District Real EstateSpace for the kids, space for the ponies, space to simply breathe
Set behind a picture perfect garden on a quiet, low traffic street, this solid brick home delivers exactly what so many buyers are searching for right now, genuine acreage close to town. Sitting on just over 2 acres (8,517m2) with uninterrupted rural outlooks, this is a property that offers real lifestyle flexibility, whether you are raising a young family with big backyard dreams or looking to slow down and enjoy a bit of garden and a paddock of your own.
Inside, the home is neat, comfortable and ready to move into. Three bedrooms with the main enjoying built in robes and ceiling fan and boasting a generous 3.3m x 4.0m of space. The updated kitchen features a freestanding gas stainless steel cooker, ample timber cabinetry and a functional layout that flows through to the dining and light filled living room, where a wood heater keeps things cosy through the cooler months. The family bathroom includes a separate bath and shower, with a separate WC and dedicated laundry adding everyday practicality.
Step outside and the block truly shines. A covered entertaining patio overlooks a beautifully established garden, complete with productive citrus trees, flowering camellias and a peaceful garden pond. There is a large 6m x 6m shed for the workshop, machinery or hobbies, plus a double carport with additional space for a boat, trailer or camper. The cleared land beyond the gardens gives you room to plan for a horse, a few sheep, or the vegie patch you have always wanted, with a backdrop of established trees for extra privacy.
KEY FEATURES
• Just over 2 acres (8,517m2) of land with rural views
• Quiet, low traffic street location
• 3 bedrooms, main with built in robe and ceiling fan
• Main bedroom 3.3m x 4.0m
• Family bathroom with separate bath and shower
• Separate WC and separate laundry
• Updated kitchen with freestanding gas stainless steel stove
• Open plan living and dining with wood heater
• Covered outdoor entertaining patio
• Established gardens with citrus trees, camellias and garden pond
• 6m x 6m powered shed
• Double carport plus additional space for boat, trailer or camper
• Large useable land suited to horses, sheep or a home vegie garden
• Ideal for young families or retirees seeking space and lifestyle
Whether you are a young family after room for the kids to play, ride bikes and grow up with animals, or a retiree wanting the garden and grazing space to keep busy, this property offers a rare combination of comfort, space and rural charm within easy reach of town.
Contact Luke Oakley, Orbost Real Estate, on 5154 2115 to arrange your inspection now.
• INSPECTION TIMES: Flexible. Just reach out and we will arrange a suitable time.
• CONTRACT OF SALE: Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor's Statement.
• Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability; purchasers must conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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.