Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Castlemaine › Maclise St
$720,000
Last sold
6 May 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
660 m²
Land
106 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
$720,000
6 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $983/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Castlemaine
-2.0%
Median sale
Suburb $735,000
+0.07 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.45%
Suburb median $735,000 from 95 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
VICPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. 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.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $488/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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
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
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cantwell Property CastlemaineSitting elevated and proud on its corner allotment of approx 660sqm, this cream brick 1962/63-built home announces itself with quiet confidence from the street. Making its debut on the market for the very first time, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity to secure a well-loved period home, a solid foundation ready for its next cherished chapter.
From the welcoming front porch, step into a home where character runs deep. Period retro light fittings catch the eye, while the front-facing living room draws you in with large windows, warm natural light, and a solid wood fire set into a handsome period brick surround, the kind of hearth that anchors a room and anchors a life.
The updated kitchen is a functional delight, featuring stone benchtops, an induction cooktop, an Asko dishwasher, a wall oven, and a wraparound bench that invites casual dining and easy conversation. A dual corner window aspect floods the dining space with light while beautifully framing the neighbouring park, a green outlook that shifts with every season. Step outside via the kitchen's external access to a rear porch, perfectly positioned to oversee the alfresco entertaining area and the secure, private back garden beyond.
Three bedrooms all offer built-in robes, with the front-facing main bedroom boasting wall-to-wall built-ins. The bathroom is well-appointed with a vanity, bath and shower, complemented by a separate toilet and a practical laundry with generous storage, everything thoughtfully in its place.
Outside, the property continues to impress. A secure carport connects directly to a garage with a dedicated storage room and workshop, while a garden shed and water tank speak to the self-sufficient lifestyle this home affords. Evaporative cooling and ducted heating, external blinds, and a secure back garden complete a picture that has been carefully tended over many decades.
This is a home that wears its era proudly, and the location matches every bit of that character. Norwood Hill Playground is steps away, South Castlemaine Kindergarten and Winter's Flat Primary School are close at hand for young families, and the celebrated Goldfields walking tracks sit at the doorstep for those who love to roam. Castlemaine's vibrant retail strip, beloved cafés, and independent boutiques are just minutes away, while the Castlemaine train station, with regular services connecting to Bendigo and Melbourne, makes this a genuine lifestyle address without compromise.
For the retro lover. For the family putting down roots. For the astute buyer who knows that homes like this, first-time offerings with genuine soul, simply don't come along very often.
Listing description written by Tom Robertson, Cantwell Property Castlemaine — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.