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VIC › Bentleigh East › Matthews Rd

21B Matthews Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165

Townhouse

$1,488,888

Last sold

4 Apr 2026

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,488,888 (4 Apr 2026).(Recorded sale)

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,488,888

4 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Bentleigh East at a glance

32,378

People

$1,400,000

Median sale

$686/wk

Median rent

2.55%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bentleigh East report →

Vs Bentleigh East

+6.3%

Median sale

Suburb $1,400,000

-0.15 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.55%

Suburb median $1,400,000 from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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. Sold$1,488,8884 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Feb 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Feb 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 $686/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.

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

Bentleigh East in one glance

Bentleigh East at a glance

32,378

People

$1,400,000

Median sale

$686/wk

Median rent

2.55%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bentleigh East report →

Keep researching

  • Why Bentleigh East? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Bentleigh East →
  • Other records on Matthews Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Professionals First & Co

Brand New Executive Living in a Sun-Drenched Sanctuary

This architecturally designed residence at 21B Matthews Road defines contemporary luxury in a premier Bentleigh East pocket. Spanning two sophisticated levels, the home is anchored by an expansive open-plan living hub with engineered timber flooring, flowing seamlessly to a private patio and north-facing backyard. A striking staircase "void" and feature skylights saturate the interior in light, while double-glazed semi-commercial windows ensure premium thermal efficiency and quietude.

Designed for high-end functionality, the impressive 28.5-square (approx.) floorplan is significantly larger than standard local townhouses. This parkside lifestyle offers superb proximity to Centenary Park and the prestigious Yarra Yarra Golf Club, creating a rare opportunity for modern families.

The accommodation features four generous bedrooms, including two master suites (one on each level) for effortless multi-generational living. With two distinct living zones and a gourmet kitchen boasting 2-pack cabinetry, premium appliances, and Italian porcelain tiles, this home is a masterclass in zoned, executive luxury.

Read the full description

Property Features

● North-Facing Backyard: A sun-soaked rear garden and patio ideal for year-round outdoor entertaining.

● Flexible 4-Bedroom Layout: Includes two master bedrooms with ensuites; all bedrooms feature built-in robes, with a dedicated Home Office ideally located near the foyer for a quiet, professional work-from-home environment.

● Premium Finishes: Engineered timber flooring to living zones, 2-pack cabinetry throughout, and designer Italian porcelain tiles.

● Superior Build: Double-glazed semi-commercial windows and a substantial 28.5sq internal floorplan.

● Dual Living Zones: A grand open-plan downstairs area plus a spacious first-floor family room/retreat.

● Gourmet Kitchen: Featuring premium appliances, 2-pack finishes, and a central breakfast bar.

● Modern Conveniences: Includes a remote-access single garage with internal entry, a full-sized laundry, and a separate powder room.

Location Highlights

● 5 min drive to Moorabbin Hospital (1.8km)

● 5 min drive to Bentleigh East Centre Road Shops (1.8km)

● 8 min drive to Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) (2.8km)

● 9 min drive to Moorabbin Station (4.0km)

● 10 min drive to Bentleigh Station (4.0km)

Perfectly blending architectural elegance with a premier lifestyle location, this near-new home offers an unparalleled opportunity to secure a future in one of Bentleigh East’s most coveted pockets. It is the ultimate sanctuary for the modern family, where high-end design meets the tranquillity of parkside living.

Photo ID required at all open for inspections.

Disclaimer: We have, in preparing this document, used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained in this document is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements in this document. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this document. Purchasers should make their own enquiries and refer to the due diligence checklist provided by Consumer Affairs. Click on the link for a copy of the due diligence checklist from Consumer Affairs. http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist

Listing description written by Tony Che, Professionals First & Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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