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19 The Helm, Capel Sound VIC 3940

For saleHouse for Sale

$780,000–$850,000

For sale

Asking range

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

471 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $780,000–$850,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $780,000–$850,000(Listing record · 4 Aug 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 9% above the Capel Sound median recorded sale ($712,500, n=50, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Capel Sound's advertised median rent ($533/wk), implied gross yield would be 3.55% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$780,000–$850,000

Asking range · $1,656/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Capel Sound at a glance

5,039

People

$712,500

Median sale

$533/wk

Median rent

3.89%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Capel Sound report →

Vs Capel Sound

+9.5%

Median sale

Suburb $712,500

-0.34 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.89%

Suburb median $712,500 from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$780,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$41,870
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,929
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$827,499

$47,499 on top of the price (6.1% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Capel Sound's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
2.05%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-24,544
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.39
Annual rent
$27,716
Operating expenses
$11,700
Loan amount
$624,000
Annual interest
$40,560
Gross yield
3.55%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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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. Listed$780,000–$850,000available4 Aug 2026

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 $533/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.6%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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

Capel Sound in one glance

Capel Sound at a glance

5,039

People

$712,500

Median sale

$533/wk

Median rent

3.89%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Capel Sound report →

Keep researching

  • Why Capel Sound? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Capel Sound →
  • Other records on The Helm →

Listing material

Listed by YPA Rye

Coastal Wellness Retreat with Proven Holiday Rental Return

Discover a unique opportunity to secure a beautifully presented coastal retreat in the heart of Capel Sound, where wellness, relaxation and investment potential come together. Set in a peaceful location just 650 metres* from the Capel Sound foreshore, this inviting three-bedroom home offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle surrounded by some of the Mornington Peninsula's most sought-after attractions.

Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the home features a light-filled open-plan layout that flows seamlessly to a private paved courtyard, creating the perfect space for entertaining or unwinding in complete privacy. The well-appointed kitchen overlooks the living and dining areas, while the accommodation includes three generous bedrooms, including a spacious master with a walk-in robe and convenient two-way bathroom.

A true point of difference is the private outdoor wellness retreat, complete with a six-person barrel sauna, filtered ice bath and outdoor shower, delivering a resort-inspired experience that has made the property a standout destination for holidaymakers.

Read the full description

Perfectly positioned only moments from Capel Sound shops, Rosebud Plaza, schools, YAWA Aquatic Centre, Peninsula Hot Springs, renowned wineries, championship golf courses and the region's stunning beaches, this home offers the ideal balance of coastal tranquillity and everyday convenience.

Currently operating as a high-performing holiday rental, the property generates approximately $80,000 per annum in revenue, presenting an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking immediate returns or buyers looking for a coastal home with proven holiday rental appeal.

Property Features Include:

- Approx. 471sqm allotment

- Three generous bedrooms, including a master with walk-in robe

- Two additional bedrooms, with one featuring a built-in robe

- Two-way bathroom with bath, shower, vanity and separate toilet

- Light-filled open-plan living and dining area

- Well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking and large pantry

- Private outdoor wellness retreat featuring a six-person barrel sauna, filtered ice bath and outdoor shower

- Paved courtyard with landscaped gardens

- Fully fenced and secure

- Double garage with additional off-street parking

- Solar panel system for improved energy efficiency

- Split-system heating and cooling

- Laundry with external access

- Proven holiday rental generating approximately $80,000 per annum

- Just 650 metres to the Capel Sound foreshore

- Close to Capel Sound Shops, Rosebud Plaza, YAWA Aquatic Centre, Peninsula Hot Springs, wineries, golf courses and local schools

*All distances and measurements are approximate only.

Listing description written by Jade Springer, YPA Rye — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Secure Parking
  • Solar Panels
  • Toilets: 1
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