Yarra Glen at a glance
3,135
People
$1,014,000
Median sale
$550/wk
Median rent
2.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Yarra Glen › Forest St
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
800 m²
Land
Districts View
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
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Yarra Glen (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,033/m² of land (n=65). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Yarra Glen at a glance
3,135
People
$1,014,000
Median sale
$550/wk
Median rent
2.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
NRZ3
Jurisdiction
Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges, VIC
Data unavailable
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICZoned NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 · NRZ3 (ZN). Official parcel area about 802 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. 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.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 802 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 23; DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $550/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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.
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
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.”
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
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 · NRZ3 (ZN). Official parcel area about 802 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownlowOfficial parcel about 802 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 23; DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Yarra Glen at a glance
3,135
People
$1,014,000
Median sale
$550/wk
Median rent
2.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Barry Plant CroydonWelcome to 23 Forest Street, a classic Yarra Glen weatherboard set in a tightly held and highly sought-after pocket of town. Positioned on a full-sized block with ample off-street parking, this charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom home beautifully blends original character with thoughtful updates, creating a warm and inviting family haven.
From the moment you step inside, you are captivated by the timeless charm of the original miner's cottage. Original dado timber panelling adds a sense of warmth, setting the tone for the home. The front section offers three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, including one with a walk-in robe that connects directly to the main bathroom. One bedroom features its own striking brick fireplace, making it ideal as a home office, nursery or guest room. The central bathroom is well appointed with a bath, shower, vanity and toilet.
Stepping up into the heart of the home reveals an impressive open-plan kitchen, meals and living zone designed for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is a standout, showcasing stunning timber benchtops, abundant storage, a large island bench with double sink, gas cooktop and under-bench oven. The living area is centred around a striking feature fireplace and provides a cosy, welcoming space for relaxed family evenings. An updated laundry opens to a small deck, and a large walk-in linen cupboard offers excellent storage or the flexibility to be used as a walk-in pantry.
The true showstopper is the master retreat. Generous in scale, it features a huge walk-in robe and a stylish ensuite with a large walk-in shower, toilet and vanity with storage. The bedroom itself is a private sanctuary, enhanced by beautiful floor-to-ceiling sheer curtains, Dado timber ceilings and double doors that open directly onto the outdoor entertaining area, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor connection.
All bedrooms are carpeted and fitted with ceiling fans for year-round comfort, while the living zone is also carpeted and the remainder of the home features polished floorboards. Outside, a large undercover deck provides the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends, overlooking a spacious backyard complete with a shed for storage. This outdoor space is truly special, offering room to relax, entertain, let pets roam freely, or watch children play and grow.
Full of character, comfort and lifestyle appeal, this is a home that feels instantly welcoming and ready to be enjoyed.
Listing description written by Sarah Savio, Barry Plant Croydon — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.