Emerald at a glance
5,844
People
$920,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$990,000
Last sold
9 Sept 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,835 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
$990,000
9 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Emerald (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $412/m² of land (n=155). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Emerald at a glance
5,844
People
$920,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Emerald
+7.6%
Median sale
Suburb $920,000
-0.23 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.27%
Suburb median $920,000 from 68 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 $578/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
UnknownArea
Emerald at a glance
5,844
People
$920,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Barry Plant EmeraldPerfectly positioned within walking distance to shops, cafes and restaurants. With easy access to transport and picturesque walking trails, this beautifully presented home is ready to welcome its next family. Tastefully renovated throughout, every detail has been carefully considered to blend comfort, style and functionality. At the heart of the home, you'll find a stunning brand-new kitchen featuring top-quality Smeg fixtures and stone benchtops -ideal for the home chef or for entertaining family and friends. The inviting living area boasts a luxurious double-fronted fireplace to the lounge and dining room, complimented by gas ducted heating and air conditioning in the living area to keep you comfortable year-round. Step into the beautifully renovated bathrooms adorned with stylish louvered windows and soothing colour schemes. Plantation shutters and brand new carpets add an elegant touch to the home, while bifold doors seamlessly open onto a stunning alfresco area. Here, you'll discover a private courtyard with a cosy firepit and a tranquil, sun-drenched decking area surrounded by established, low-maintenance gardens. Set on just under half an acre, the fully fenced yard ensures privacy and provides ample parking for family and guests alike. Adding exceptional flexibility, the home offers 3 bedrooms internally plus there is a separate bungalow with new cabinetry and split system heating and cooling that can be used as an extra bedroom, a teenager's retreat, guest accommodation, a home office, hobby room, or even a weekend Airbnb to generate extra income (STCA) - the choice is yours. There is also a workshop/garage which provides secure storage & a place to tinker away at your latest projects.
What our vendors love:
• Turn-key family home, meticulously renovated so you can move in and enjoy!
• Dual fronted fireplace in the lounge/dining to stay cozy during those cold winter nights.
• Bi-fold doors open out to your decked patio, seamlessly extending the home & entertainment area - perfect for those sunny afternoons with friends.
• Separate bungalow
• Brand new kitchen with top quality appliances
What you'll love about the location:
• Only a short stroll to local Emerald shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets & amenities.
• Emerald is a popular tourist destination, with Emerald Lake, Puffing Billy and the famous Lost Woods Market making it an ideal location for a BnB business opportunity.
• Emerald is a vibrant, friendly community nestled in lush scenery, with picturesque walking trails right at your doorstep.
• The tranquil surroundings turn wildlife watching into a daily adventure, with local king parrots and eastern rosellas regular visitors .
• Approx only 45 minute drive to the Melbourne CBD and 30 minutes to the world-renowned Yarra Valley - indulge in a day of great cheese & exceptional wine.
Whether you are ready to downsize to a smaller block, need more space for a growing family, or simply craving a quieter lifestyle away from the city chaos, 2 Elm Crescent is the turn-key opportunity you have been waiting for - beautifully renovated with not a cent to spend. With the owners committed to an interstate move, this home wont last long. Contact us today to book your inspection!
Listing description written by Lana Maher, Barry Plant Emerald — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria 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.