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VIC › Bayswater › Maida Ave

21 Maida Ave, Bayswater VIC 3153

House

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

725 m²

Land

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 725 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Bayswater (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,136/m² of land (n=35). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 4 (NRZ4) under the ZN.(Vicmap Planning · 31 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

  • FactLAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION OVERLAY intersects 99.8% of this parcel.(Vicmap Planning · 31 Aug 2026)

What should you verify next?

  1. 1LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION OVERLAY affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.
  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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Bayswater (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,136/m² of land (n=35). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Bayswater at a glance

13,387

People

$883,500

Median sale

$582/wk

Median rent

3.43%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bayswater report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ZN

Zone

NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 4

NRZ4

Jurisdiction

Knox

Knox, VIC

Planning overlays

  • environmentalDetected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Vicmap Planning
  • Dataset: PLAN_ZONE
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 1297353

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

Detected — official

The official layer maps a flood zone on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.

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. Soldprice unknown26 Aug 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 July 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 July 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 NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 4 · NRZ4 (ZN). Official parcel area about 726 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks constrained (often the rear or handle of the lot). 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: medium

99.8% of the official parcel intersects the loaded flood overlay. Layer: LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION OVERLAY. That is a finance, insurance, and rentability screen — distinct from whether the land can be subdivided. It is not a flood certificate or an insurer quote. Flood overlay on a material share of the lot can kill a rear-lot or battleaxe subdivision story. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 726 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION OVERLAY. Flood on the lot is a finance, insurance, and rear-yard subdivision problem — not just a suburb badge. 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 $582/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Flood on or flagged for this lot can discount tenant demand versus a dry comparable.

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

This looks more like a hold-as-is house than a development site. Flood on the lot is the first thing to price.

Detail

Official parcel about 726 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION OVERLAY. Flood on the lot is a finance, insurance, and rear-yard subdivision problem — not just a suburb badge.

Read more

Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.

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.

4 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 4 · NRZ4 (ZN). Official parcel area about 726 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks constrained (often the rear or handle of the lot). 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?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 726 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION OVERLAY. Flood on the lot is a finance, insurance, and rear-yard subdivision problem — not just a suburb badge.

  • Lot-level flood

    Knownmedium

    99.8% of the official parcel intersects the loaded flood overlay. Layer: LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION OVERLAY. That is a finance, insurance, and rentability screen — distinct from whether the land can be subdivided. It is not a flood certificate or an insurer quote.

  • 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

Bayswater in one glance

Bayswater at a glance

13,387

People

$883,500

Median sale

$582/wk

Median rent

3.43%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bayswater report →

Keep researching

  • Why Bayswater? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Bayswater →
  • Other records on Maida Ave →

Listing material

Listed by LOCI Bayswater

Renovate, Rebuild or Reimagine in a prime location

Nestled in the heart of the much sought-after area, this home presents an exceptional opportunity for first-time buyers, savvy investors, and visionary builders alike. With a substantial 22-metre frontage on a flat, rectangular block, this property is primed for a rewarding redevelopment opportunity. Whether you’re looking to construct two side-by-side townhouses (STCA), build a brand-new home, or undertake a modern renovation, the generous proportions provide the ideal foundation for a high-impact project.

This delightful property offers a comfortable living space featuring three well-sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, and off-street parking for two vehicles. While the existing house needs some tender loving care, it holds the potential to become a stunning home with a bit of vision and refurbishment.

For those with an eye on education, the location is zoned for both Bayswater Secondary and Bayswater Primary, ensuring plenty of schooling options. Convenience is key, with Bayswater Station merely a stone's throw away, ensuring a swift commute to the city or surrounding suburbs.

Read the full description

Nature enthusiasts and fitness buffs will revel in the proximity to the Dandenong Creek Trail, located just at the end of the street, offering a serene escape for morning jogs or leisurely weekend bike rides. Additionally, Marie Wallace Park presents a green haven for relaxation, and for those who enjoy a spot of retail therapy, Knox Westfield's extensive shopping facilities are comfortably close by.

Whether you're planning to construct your dream residence or looking for a project with significant upside, this property ticks all the boxes. A rare gem in a prime location, it awaits the visionary who sees beyond the present to create a future of exceptional living.

Loci Real Estate has taken every precaution to ensure the information contained herein is true and accurate, however accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein.

Listing description written by Michael Gurry, LOCI Bayswater — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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