Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 132 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ararat › Laidlaw St
$424,000
Last sold
4 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
679 m²
Land
89 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
$424,000
4 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ararat (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $518/m² of land (n=123). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 132 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ararat
-5.8%
Median sale
Suburb $450,000
+0.31 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.04%
Suburb median $450,000 from 132 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
GRZ1
Jurisdiction
Ararat
Ararat, 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 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 680 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. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $436/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 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 680 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 680 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
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
Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 132 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate AraratPositioned on a generous 679m² (approx.) allotment and located in a quiet residential pocket of Ararat, close to schools, local amenities, and everyday conveniences, this well-maintained and tastefully updated three-bedroom home presents an exciting opportunity for homeowners, investors, and developers alike.
Having undergone significant improvements in recent years including restumping and rewiring, the home offers modern comfort with the added benefit of immediate livability - simply move in and enjoy, lease out straight away, or explore the future development potential (STCA) thanks to the home's favourable positioning on the block.
Inside, the home offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, each filled with natural light and complemented by quality carpets, block out blinds, LED ceiling fans, and neutral tones throughout. The generous master bedroom is further enhanced by its own split system for year-round comfort.
The spacious central living area is warm, welcoming, and light-filled, incorporating split system heating and cooling to ensure comfort through every season.
The updated kitchen offers practical everyday functionality with an electric oven, dishwasher, generous pantry storage, and ample cupboard space, all designed with ease of living in mind. The bathroom has also been modernised and features full tiling, shower, vanity, toilet, and mirrored cabinetry for a clean, contemporary feel.
Additional practical features include a separate laundry, second toilet, storage shed and a drive-through carport providing convenient vehicle access to the rear yard.
Outside, the fully fenced backyard yard offers generous space and safety for kids and pets to play, simply enjoy as is or further enhance over time.
For investors, the numbers stack up well with the projected rental return of $390 - $410 per week, making this a strong addition to any portfolio.
With the Ararat market remaining buoyant and quality renovated homes in strong demand, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Act quickly to secure your inspection - contact Linda Fry today on 0484 022 203.
Listing description written by Linda Fry, Elders Real Estate Ararat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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