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VIC › Fingal › Maxwell Rd

221 Maxwell Rd, Fingal VIC 3939

For saleHouse

$1,800,000–$1,925,000

For sale

Asking range

4

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

24,281.139 m²

Land

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Given the $1,800,000–$1,925,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,800,000–$1,925,000(Listing record · 7 Aug 2026)
  • FactLand 24,281 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,800,000–$1,925,000

Asking range · $74/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Fingal at a glance

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Median sale

No data

Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$1,800,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$99,000
Transfer/Registration Fee
$3,614
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
$1,906,314

$106,314 on top of the price (5.9% extra)

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

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

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$1,800,000–$1,925,000available7 Aug 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?

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. 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.”

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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

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • 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

Fingal in one glance

Fingal at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

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Keep researching

  • Why Fingal? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Fingal →
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Listing material

Listed by Ray White Rosebud

A Rare Rural Retreat in Fingal's Most Tightly Held Acreage Pocket

Lovingly held and cherished by the same family for the past 32 years, this is more than just a property - it's a lifestyle that has been treasured for generations. Positioned within one of Fingal's most tightly held rural pockets, this exceptional 2.26-hectare (approx. 5.58-acre) retreat offers space, privacy and endless opportunity to create your own Peninsula sanctuary.

Properties of this calibre are incredibly rare and seldom come to market. Once you experience the peace, natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle on offer, it's easy to understand why owners hold onto them for decades. Now, this is your opportunity to secure your forever home in the country while remaining just minutes from some of the Mornington Peninsula's most spectacular beaches.

Perfectly balancing tranquillity with convenience, this unique acreage retreat offers the best of both worlds. Wake to birdsong, explore your own bushland surrounds, watch kangaroos and native wildlife wander by, then spend your afternoons at world-class beaches, golf courses, wineries, cafes and renowned wellness destinations - all only moments from your doorstep.

Read the full description

Designed for comfortable family living, the home welcomes you with soaring ceilings, feature skylights and an abundance of natural light. Beautiful feature brickwork adds warmth and timeless character throughout, while split system heating and cooling ensure year-round comfort. An inviting open fireplace and Coonara wood heater create the perfect setting to gather with family and friends on cosy winter evenings.

The spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining area forms the heart of the home, complete with a generous island bench, dishwasher and ample storage, flowing effortlessly to the outdoor entertaining areas where family and friends can relax while overlooking the peaceful surrounds.

Offering four generous bedrooms with built-in robes, multiple living zones and a central bathroom complete with a spa bath, the home provides flexibility for growing families, weekend escapes or those seeking additional space to work from home.

Step outside and discover the true magic of acreage living. Wander through established vegetable gardens, enjoy the abundance of native wildlife, or make your way to the elevated lookout where breath-taking sunsets paint the countryside each evening. With approximately 5.58 acres to enjoy, there is endless room for children to explore, animals to roam and memories to be made.

Whether you choose to move straight in and enjoy the home as it is, renovate and add your own contemporary touches, extend over time, or even add a swimming pool (STCA), the possibilities are endless. The substantial landholding also presents exciting opportunities for hobby farming, horses, additional shedding or creating the ultimate Peninsula lifestyle retreat (STCA).

Additional improvements include a substantial garage/workshop, large woodshed, cool room, private dam, rainwater tanks and secure electric gated entry, ensuring practicality, privacy and functionality for years to come.

This is more than a home - it's a lifestyle investment. A place where children can grow up with space to explore, where weekends are spent around the fire, tending the gardens or entertaining family and friends, and where you'll enjoy the rare privilege of country living just minutes from the beach.

Properties like this are tightly held for a reason. Opportunities to secure acreage in Fingal of this size and location are exceptionally rare. Make it yours, hold onto it, and create memories for generations to come.

Property Features

• Approx. 2.26 hectares (5.58 acres) of private lifestyle acreage

• Lovingly held by the same family for 32 years

• Four-bedroom family home with built-in robes

• Beautiful feature brick throughout

• Open fireplace plus Coonara wood heater

• High ceilings and feature skylights

• Spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining area

• Kitchen with island bench, dishwasher and excellent storage

• Multiple living zones for growing families

• Central bathroom with relaxing spa bath

• Split system heating and cooling

• Underfloor heating

• Covered alfresco entertaining area and deck

• Established vegetable gardens and mature gardens

• Elevated lookout capturing spectacular sunset views

• Private dam surrounded by native bushland

• Large garage/workshop, cool room and substantial woodshed

• Additional shedding and rainwater tanks

• Secure electric gated entrance and private driveway

• Plenty of space to renovate, extend or add a swimming pool (STCA)

• Potential for hobby farming, horses or lifestyle pursuits (STCA)

• Peaceful, private setting just minutes from Peninsula attractions

Why You'll Love the Location

• Approx. 750m to St Andrews Beach Brewery

• Approx. 3.9km to Gunnamatta Ocean Beach

• Approx. 6.5km to Peninsula Hot Springs

• Approx. 10km to Rye Foreshore, cafes and shopping

• Approx. 11km to Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

• Approx. 14km to Rosebud Plaza and supermarkets

• Close to Moonah Links, The Dunes and St Andrews Beach Golf Course

Listing description written by Michelle Bennie, Ray White Rosebud — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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