South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › South Launceston › Merivale St
$490,000
Last sold
19 Jan 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
529 m²
Land
111 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
$490,000
19 Jan 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in South Launceston (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $927/m² of land (n=107). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs South Launceston
-26.0%
Median sale
Suburb $662,500
+1.52 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.31%
Suburb median $662,500 from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Launceston Local Provisions Schedule
Zone
General Residential
120.8
Jurisdiction
Launceston
Launceston, TAS
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
TASZoned General Residential · 120.8 (Launceston Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 530 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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $549/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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · 120.8 (Launceston Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 530 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
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?
KnownmediumNo 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
South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts LauncestonExplore the charm of this three-bedroom home, crafted with low-maintenance brick for enduring appeal. Step onto the private rear deck, a haven for relaxation or entertaining friends. The kitchen, well-appointed with abundant storage and a dishwasher, is a joy for home cooks. It offers three double bedrooms, with the main featuring built-in storage and the bathroom, complete with a spa bath and integrated laundry, adds a touch of luxury.
Enjoy the warmth of ducted gas heating and the elegance of polished floorboards. Convenience is paramount with two units of reverse cycle air conditioning. The fully fenced yard is perfect for kids and pets, complemented by a carport and storage room underneath. Close to shops, supermarkets, and city conveniences, with a short drive to Launceston General Hospital and the CBD, this home seamlessly combines style and practicality.
Features:
• Brick, low maintenance three-bedroom home with lovely street appeal
• Private rear deck - prefect for relaxing or entertaining friends
• A well-appointed kitchen with loads of storage & dishwasher - a joy for any home cook
• Three double bedrooms upstairs - main with built in storage
• Bathroom offers a spa bath & incorporates the laundry
• Ducted gas heating, polished floorboards
• Convenience of reverse cycle air conditioning (2 units)
• Fully fenced - perfect for kids and pets
• Carport, storage room under
• Close to the shops, supermarket and all city conveniences
• Only 5 minutes' drive to Launceston General Hospital
• Only 6 minutes' drive to Launceston's CBD
Contact Jeremy Wilkinson for further information.
Current rental estimate: Up to $550 pw
House size: 111 sqm
Land size: 529 sqm
Built: 1955
Council rates: $1,720 approx pa
Zoning: General Residential
Council: Launceston
Heritage listed: No
**Harcourts Launceston has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. All measurements are approximate**
Listing description written by Jeremy Wilkinson, Harcourts Launceston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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