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VIC › Romsey › Metcalfe Dr

20 Metcalfe Dr, Romsey VIC 3434

House

$830,000

Last sold

15 Sept 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

5

Car spaces

2,179 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $830,000 (15 Sept 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 2,179 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Romsey (last 5 years) with land size: median $593/m² of land (n=118). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (GRZ1) under the ZN.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)

What could make it worth less?

  • FactDESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 18 intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)
  • FactDEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1 intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 1 Sept 2026)

What should you verify next?

  1. 1DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 18 affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  2. 2DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1 affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  3. 3No 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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$830,000

15 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Romsey (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $593/m² of land (n=118). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Romsey at a glance

6,233

People

$850,000

Median sale

$545/wk

Median rent

3.33%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Romsey report →

Vs Romsey

-2.4%

Median sale

Suburb $850,000

+0.08 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.33%

Suburb median $850,000 from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ZN

Zone

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

GRZ1

Jurisdiction

Macedon Ranges

Macedon Ranges, VIC

Planning overlays

  • DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 18Detected — 99.8% of parcel

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Vicmap Planning
  • Dataset: PLAN_ZONE
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 5067459

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

i

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. Sold$830,00015 Sept 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 Aug 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 Aug 2025

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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 2,183 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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. Official parcel about 2,183 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 18; DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. 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 $545/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

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

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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 2,183 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

    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?

    Knownlow

    Official parcel about 2,183 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 18; DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    No DA adapter returned applications 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

Romsey in one glance

Romsey at a glance

6,233

People

$850,000

Median sale

$545/wk

Median rent

3.33%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Romsey report →

Keep researching

  • Why Romsey? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Romsey →
  • Other records on Metcalfe Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Raine & Horne Sunbury

SOLD!

Call Dean Clements on 0413 870656 for further details

Positioned on a generous allotment of approximately 2,179m², this beautifully presented 3 Bedroom plus study or 4th bedroom family home offers space, comfort, and a lifestyle to be envied - all within minutes of the thriving Romsey town centre and the wealth of amenities the Macedon Ranges has to offer.

Close to schools, cafes, award-winning wineries, and the breathtaking natural attractions of the Macedon Ranges, this property is perfectly suited to families, entertainers, or those simply seeking room to grow.

Read the full description

Inside, the home is thoughtfully designed with well-proportioned spaces, including three separate living areas. A highlight is the inviting rumpus room, complete with a Coonara-style wood heater, creating a warm ambience while framing lovely views of the expansive backyard. The adjoining alfresco area is ideal for entertaining year-round, surrounded by established gardens and plenty of open space for children to play or to further enhance with your own vision.

Practical features abound with a circular driveway, double carport, and a substantial 3-car garage/workshop at the rear - perfect for tradespeople, hobbyists, or additional storage. Additional garden sheds provide further flexibility for outdoor pursuits.

Solar panels on garage roof, keeping your electric bills nice and economical

This is a great opportunity to secure a lovely family home on a large allotment in one of the Macedon Ranges' most in-demand townships with a realistic price range…. be quick to inspect!

Key Features:

- 3 Bedrooms plus Study/or 4th Bedroom.

- 3 spacious living zones

- Rumpus with Coonara wood heater & garden outlook

- Alfresco entertaining area with established gardens

- Double carport plus 3-car garage/workshop

- Circular driveway & garden sheds

- Huge 2,179m² (approx.) allotment with room to grow

- Outdoor greenhouse - perfect for year-round gardening and home - grown produce

Call Dean Clements now on 0413 870 656

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Disclaimer

Raine & Horne has taken reasonable care in compiling this information to ensure its accuracy. However, details such as property dimensions, pricing, location, and descriptions have been sourced from third parties and supplied to Raine&Horne. Accordingly, Raine & Horne does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information and disclaims any responsibility for errors or omissions.

We strongly advise prospective buyers to undertake their own research and verification of all details. For further guidance, please consult the due diligence checklist available through Consumer Affairs.

Listing description written by Dean Clements, Raine & Horne Sunbury — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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