Glen Forrest at a glance
3,087
People
$1,291,500
Median sale
$790/wk
Median rent
3.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Glen Forrest › Rickard Rd
$820,000
Last sold
12 Apr 2022
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
3,981 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
$820,000
12 Apr 2022 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Glen Forrest (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $382/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Glen Forrest at a glance
3,087
People
$1,291,500
Median sale
$790/wk
Median rent
3.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Glen Forrest
-36.5%
Median sale
Suburb $1,291,500
+1.83 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.18%
Suburb median $1,291,500 from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 3,981 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.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $790/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. 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.
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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 3,981 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Glen Forrest at a glance
3,087
People
$1,291,500
Median sale
$790/wk
Median rent
3.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Earnshaws Real EstateWe all consider our home to be our castle. But in this case, it's almost true! This limestone beauty is magnificent from the façade to the backyard, with soaring ceilings, interesting architectural elements, and arched doorways lending an air of castle-like whimsy. Cosiness is guaranteed with features such as two wood fires, bay windows, and timber flooring, and with 5 bedrooms and loads of living space, you'll never feel like you're living in each other's pockets.
The country style kitchen here is just wonderful and totally worthy of a feature in a home styling magazine. There's no shortage of storage or bench space, and the timber cabinets tie in perfectly with the limestone walls, tiled floors, and gorgeous garden outlook from the windows. You'll also spy the pool out there; surrounded by established trees. You'll feel like you're in your own personal oasis. And with a block size of almost an acre, privacy and seclusion are guaranteed.
Features Include:
· 1991 built glorious limestone, brick & iron home
· 5 incredible bedrooms
· 2 great bathrooms
· Formal lounge with open fire
· Open plan informal living spaces
· Jarrah country kitchen
· Lovely attic space
· Cosy slow combustion wood fire
· Belowground swimming pool
· Double garage
· 3.5kw solar power
· Nearly one acre bush block (3,981m,2)
· Backing onto Heritage Trail
Take the time to explore your neighbourhood and discover the Heritage Trail backing onto the property. Only slightly further afield are reserves and parklands galore, making this the ultimate nature lover's paradise. Whether you enjoy bushwalking, mountain biking, horse riding, or even wildlife rescue, there's a place for you here. Schools, shops, and the aquatic centre are close by as well, plus the train park which makes for a wonderful destination for family outings. Don't miss your opportunity to have your very own castle.
This is a rare gem.
For more information on 230 Rickard Road Glen Forrest or for friendly advice on any of your real estate needs please call Lindsay or Shirley 0414 996 706
Listing description written by Lindsay Earnshaw, Earnshaws Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.