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WA › Carine › Merlin Dr

23 Merlin Dr, Carine WA 6020

House

$1,690,000

Last sold

15 Jan 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

733 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,690,000 (15 Jan 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 733 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Carine (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,216/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Residential (1) under the STIRLING.(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

$1,690,000

15 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Carine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,216/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Carine at a glance

7,789

People

$1,770,000

Median sale

$913/wk

Median rent

2.68%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Carine report →

Vs Carine

-4.5%

Median sale

Suburb $1,770,000

+0.13 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.68%

Suburb median $1,770,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

STIRLING

Zone

Residential

1

Jurisdiction

Stirling

Stirling, 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: 49675

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

i

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$1,690,00015 Jan 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Dec 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Dec 2025

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 733 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 $913/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 733 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 736 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

Carine in one glance

Carine at a glance

7,789

People

$1,770,000

Median sale

$913/wk

Median rent

2.68%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Carine report →

Keep researching

  • Why Carine? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Carine →
  • Other records on Merlin Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Noble Avenue

Private Tropical Haven With Tree-Top Views

Set high on an elevated 733sqm block, this beautifully renovated family home feels like a private tropical haven. Mature palms, banana trees and lush landscaped gardens wrap around the architectural curves of the residence, leading you to an impressive 65sqm solid Jarrah deck that captures sweeping treetop views across Carine Open Space. It's a tranquil, elevated vantage point that sets the tone for relaxed living from the moment you arrive.

The location is unbeatable — positioned right on the cusp of Carine Open Space and just a short stroll to Carine Primary and Carine Senior High School. Kids can walk or ride to school with ease, weekends are filled with bikes, scooters and time in nature, and a quick trip takes you to the popular Karrinyup Entertainment Precinct. Trigg Beach and Perth's much-loved coastline are only a short cycle away, placing lifestyle front and centre when 23 Merlin Drive is home.

Inside, the generous and practical floor plan has been designed for modern family living. The open-plan living and dining area is warm and inviting, with glass doors framing the gardens outside. The second family room/activity space offers flexibility for growing families and keeps everyday life running smoothly. At the heart of the home sits a stunning kitchen with gas cooking, rangehood, electric oven, dishwasher, breakfast bar, excellent storage, a pantry and dedicated appliance nook — all positioned to overlook the family room, making it ideal for supervising little ones or teenagers.

Read the full description

The master suite at the front of the home includes dual mirrored built-in robes and a private ensuite, while bedrooms two, three and four all feature ceiling fans and ducted cooling, serviced by a beautifully renovated main bathroom with a spa bath. An additional toilet is conveniently located off the laundry, which also offers great storage and outdoor access.

Outdoor entertaining is where this home truly shines. A vast 60+sqm pitched alfresco finished in polished exposed aggregate invites summer gatherings, barbecues and sundowners with friends. The huge grassed backyard is perfect for play equipment, sports and everyday family fun, with ample room to add a pool in the future (STCA). The rear shed provides excellent storage for tools, toys and garden gear, keeping everything neatly out of sight.

Beautifully updated, exceptionally located and surrounded by nature, this is a home you can grow into from tots to teens — a place where lifestyle, space and comfort all come together.

Features

• Elevated 733sqm block with lush tropical gardens

• 65sqm solid Jarrah front deck with treetop views

• Large pitched rear alfresco with polished exposed aggregate

• Open-plan living and dining

• Second family/activity room

• Renovated kitchen with dishwasher

• Master suite with mirrored robes and ensuite

• Renovated main bathroom with spa bath

• Ceiling fans throughout

• Evaporative ducted air-conditioning

• Gas bayonet

• Plantation shutters

• Security mesh to entrance doors and front windows

• Fully reticulated gardens with deep bore

• Rear shed + additional outdoor storage

• Laundry with storage, outdoor access & separate toilet

• Dual remote-entry garage with drive-through access

• Freshly painted interior and exterior

• Space for future pool (STCA)

Disclaimer:

This information is provided for general information and marketing purposes only and is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.

Listing description written by Karen Riches, Noble Avenue — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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