South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › South Launceston › Watchorn St
$380,000
Last sold
4 Oct 2024
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
425 m²
Land
104 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$380,000
4 Oct 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in South Launceston (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $927/m² of land (n=107). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs South Launceston
-42.6%
Median sale
Suburb $662,500
+3.20 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.31%
Suburb median $662,500 from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Launceston Local Provisions Schedule
Zone
General Residential
120.8
Jurisdiction
Launceston
Launceston, TAS
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
TASZoned General Residential · 120.8 (Launceston Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 422 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $549/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. 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.
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · 120.8 (Launceston Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 422 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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?
KnownmediumNo 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
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts LauncestonThis 1942 two-bedroom home presents a great opportunity for those looking to add value. With plenty of potential, it's ideal for first home buyers or builders ready to take on a project. The spacious deck is perfect for entertaining guests, while the fully fenced backyard offers a safe space for kids and pets. Located on a quiet street with ample workshop and shed space, there's plenty of room for your projects.
Conveniently situated, this home is just minutes from public and private schools, supermarkets and all city amenities. Enjoy the nearby Punchbowl Reserve only 4 minutes away, with Kings Meadows shopping precinct just 3 minutes away and Launceston's CBD a quick 7-minute drive. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to create their dream home!
Key Features:
• 1942 two-bedroom home with loads of potential for value adding
• Perfect for first home buyers or builders to renovate
• Spacious deck for entertaining guests
• Situated in a quiet street
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Fully fenced backyard - perfect for kids and pets
• Ample workshop/shed space
• Punchbowl reserve just 4 minutes away
• Close to public and private schools, supermarkets and all city facilities
• Just 3 minutes to the Kings Meadows shopping precinct and 7 minutes to Launceston's CBD
Contact Jeremy Wilkinson for your inspection.
Rental estimate: Up to $380 pw
House size: 104 sqm
Land size: 425 sqm
Built: 1942
Council rates: $1,447 pa
Council: Launceston
Council Zoning: General Residential
**Harcourts Launceston has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. All measurements are approximate**
Listing description written by Jeremy Wilkinson, Harcourts Launceston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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