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TAS › Alonnah › Ritchie St

20 Ritchie St, Alonnah TAS 7150

For saleHouse

$595,000

For sale

Asking

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

671 m²

Land

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Given the $595,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $595,000(Listing record · 18 Dec 2025)
  • CalculationLand 671 m² against a 82 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

$595,000

Asking · $887/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Alonnah at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$595,000
Stamp Duty (Tasmania)
$22,285
Transfer/Registration Fee
$257
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
$621,242

$26,242 on top of the price (4.4% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Tasmania)
  • 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: Tasmania schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

No rent is recorded for this listing. Enter a weekly rent to model yield.

Enter a purchase price and weekly rent to calculate yield.

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$595,000available18 Dec 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

TAS

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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

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.

What competition will it face?

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.

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.”

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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.

0 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

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Unknown

    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.

  • 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

Alonnah in one glance

Alonnah at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Listing material

Listed by First National Real Estate Kingston

'Island Escapes' - Stunning Channel & Mountain Views!

Positioned in the heart of Bruny Island, Island Escapes is a beautifully presented three-bedroom home operating as stylish visitor accommodation, offering an idyllic blend of relaxed island living and established income potential.

Perfectly oriented to capture all-day sun, this elevated 671sqm block enjoys sweeping views across the D'Entrecasteaux Channel to Satellite Island and the distant Hartz Mountains and on special nights even the Aurora is visible from the veranda! Set within a peaceful, quiet neighbourhood with the pontoon, jetty and boat ramp literally opposite, the accommodation enjoys an impressive 4.82-star guest rating, with visitors consistently praising it as a "perfect place to stay in Alonnah, with beautiful views and easy access."

Inside, the home is bright, comfortable and welcoming. Large picture windows frame the ever-changing water outlook and flood the interiors with natural light. The upgraded kitchen and generous living area are ideal for relaxed island living, complemented by two reverse-cycle air conditioners ensuring year-round comfort. Guests frequently comment on the quality of the accommodation, noting it is a "very comfortable home, with all amenities and equipment provided."

Read the full description

Outdoor living is also a standout feature, with a generous L-shaped veranda and sheltered entertaining areas providing the perfect setting for long summer afternoons or relaxed gatherings with family and friends. Retaining garden beds are already in place, offering an excellent foundation for establishing a productive kitchen garden or ornamental landscaping.

The natural surrounds further enhance the experience, with local wildlife frequently visiting the property. Guests delight in sightings of wallabies, firetail wrens and bush hens, adding to the tranquil and immersive island atmosphere.

Operating as a busy and well-established holiday accommodation business, Island Escapes is offered with a walk-in, walk-out sale - fully furnished and with forward bookings in place providing immediate income. Alternatively, it is equally well suited as a permanent residence or private island retreat.

Practical features further enhance the property, including a large council-approved double garage, ideal for a boat and/or trailer, with an adjoining workshop space offering excellent versatility. Three rainwater tanks provide ample water storage, and there is plenty of additional off-street parking.

The location is exceptional. The beach is less than 200 metres away, and it's an easy stroll to essential local amenities including the community health centre, school, pharmacy, post office, hotel and shop. A nearby foreshore walking trail follows the coastline, offering a scenic way to enjoy Bruny Island's natural beauty, wildlife and tranquillity.

Approximately one hour from Hobart, with a relaxed ten-minute ferry crossing, Island Escapes offers an attractive blend of accessibility, lifestyle and established visitor accommodation appeal. Whether you're seeking an investment, a peaceful coastal home, or a private getaway to enjoy Bruny Island's renowned produce, beaches, and welcoming community, Island Escapes is an opportunity not to be missed.

Key Features:

• Elevated 671sqm allotment with sweeping channel and mountain views

• Stylish three-bedroom home operating as established visitor accommodation

• All-day sun and peaceful setting with views to Satellite Island and the Hartz Mountains

• Walk-in, walk-out sale including furnishings and forward bookings

• Generous L-shaped veranda and sheltered outdoor entertaining areas

• Large council-approved double garage with adjoining workshop

• Three rainwater tanks and ample off-street parking

• Beach, jetty, pontoon and boat ramp less than 200 metres away

• Easy walk to shop, hotel, school, pharmacy, post office and health centre

• Approximately one hour from Hobart with a relaxed ten-minute ferry crossing

For further details, contact Laureen Wood on 0409 680 822 - a local island resident and real estate professional with in-depth knowledge of the area.

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

Listing description written by Laureen Wood, First National Real Estate Kingston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • Fully Fenced
  • Grey Water System
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Toilets: 1
  • Water Tank
  • Workshop
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