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WA › Bicton › Preston Point Rd

229A Preston Point Rd, Bicton WA 6157

House

$1,215,000

Last sold

18 Mar 2026

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

500 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 $1,215,000 (18 Mar 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 500 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Bicton (last 5 years) with land size: median $3,065/m² of land (n=80). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Residential (1) under the MELVILLE.(Landgate SLIP · 31 Aug 2026)

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?

No verification items generated for this record.

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

$1,215,000

18 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Bicton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,065/m² of land (n=80). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Bicton at a glance

7,602

People

$1,810,000

Median sale

$701/wk

Median rent

2.01%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bicton report →

Vs Bicton

-32.9%

Median sale

Suburb $1,810,000

+0.99 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.01%

Suburb median $1,810,000 from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

MELVILLE

Zone

Residential

1

Jurisdiction

Melville

Melville, WA

Planning overlays

  • bushfireNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Landgate SLIP
  • Dataset: Local Planning Scheme — Zones and Reserves (DPLH-071)
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 983536

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 detected — official

The official layer was queried and no bushfire risk zone was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Heritage

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,215,00018 Mar 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted18 Feb 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted18 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

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 500 m² — that is not official geometry. 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

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $701/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. 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.”

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.

2 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 500 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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 1,067 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • 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

Bicton in one glance

Bicton at a glance

7,602

People

$1,810,000

Median sale

$701/wk

Median rent

2.01%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bicton report →

Keep researching

  • Why Bicton? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Bicton →
  • Other records on Preston Point Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Mint Real Estate East Fremantle

You're Invited to... Riverside with Potential in Bicton

Tucked away in a quiet rear position, this charming residence occupies a generous 500sqm block and offers exceptional scope to extend, renovate, or simply enjoy 'as is'. With an expansive backyard and endless potential, this is a property brimming with opportunity.

At the heart of the home is the open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen - a warm and inviting space designed for connection and everyday living. Large windows create a lovely outlook and draw in natural light, with the living and kitchen areas flowing seamlessly to the garden, making it ideal for relaxed entertaining or watching the backyard come to life.

The accommodation comprises three comfortable bedrooms, each fitted with built-in robes, providing plentiful space for families or guests. These are serviced by a central family bathroom (complete with a bath), along with a separate toilet for added convenience. A spacious laundry completes the layout, offering functionality and ample storage.

Read the full description

Built in 1989, the home offers a wonderful sense of privacy and calm. A single carport, inviting courtyard, large backyard, and a storage shed complete the package - creating an ideal canvas for families, avid gardeners, renovators, or those looking to add value over time.

Set in a premium Bicton location, this property is just a short stroll from the Swan River and the iconic Bicton Baths. With leafy parks, public transport options and riverside lifestyle amenities all close by, this is more than just a home - it's a rare lifestyle opportunity in a tightly held riverside pocket.

For more information, contact Nicola Fleet on 0403 969 227 or nicolafleet@mintrealestate.com.au or Toby Astill on 0410 855 803 or tobyastill@mintrealestate.com.au.

Rates & Local Information

Water Rates: $1209.70 (2024/25)

City of Melville Council Rates: $1968.06 (2025/26)

Zoning: R17.5

Primary School Catchment: Bicton Primary School

Secondary School Catchment: Melville Senior High School

PLEASE NOTE: While every effort has been made to ensure the given information is correct at the time of listing, this information is provided for reference only and is subject to change. It is recommended that you conduct your own due diligence before making any decisions based on this information.

Listing description written by Nicola Fleet, Mint Real Estate East Fremantle — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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