Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Mount Helen › Zoe Dr
$772,500
Last sold
23 Apr 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
720 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
$772,500
23 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Helen (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $660/m² of land (n=110). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mount Helen
+4.0%
Median sale
Suburb $742,500
-0.12 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.97%
Suburb median $742,500 from 39 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 $424/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
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by PRD BallaratPositioned in a peaceful pocket of Mount Helen, this beautifully presented home enjoys a truly special setting directly opposite a sanctuary reserve - a protected bushland habitat that can never be developed. Home to native wildlife including koalas, along with abundant birdlife and other animals, the reserve provides a rare opportunity to live surrounded by nature while still enjoying the convenience of nearby amenities. A network of walking tracks are available nearby, offering the perfect setting for daily walks and enjoying the tranquil environment.
Inside, the home is filled with natural light thanks to large windows that frame the surrounding greenery and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout. The thoughtfully designed floorplan offers excellent versatility with three separate living areas, allowing space for family living and entertaining.
The open-plan kitchen and dining area forms the heart of the home and features a walk-in pantry, ample bench space and excellent functionality for everyday living. Sliding doors connect seamlessly to a paved undercover alfresco area, creating a great setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. The spacious master bedroom includes a walk-in robe and private ensuite, while three additional bedrooms provide excellent accommodation for family or guests, two of which include built-in robes.
Comfort is assured year-round with a ducted heating system and a split-system heating and cooling unit, while the home remains naturally cool during the summer months. Glass doors installed in the hallway help retain warmth in the lounge during winter, further enhancing comfort and energy efficiency. An 18-panel solar system helps reduce ongoing power bills, while outside, the landscaped backyard provides a private and enjoyable outdoor space, complemented by an oversized double lock-up garage offering excellent storage and practicality.
Offering a peaceful lifestyle immersed in nature, with protected bushland views that will never be built out, plus schools, Fed Uni, Midvale Shopping Centre and more all available nearby, this is a rare opportunity to secure a home in one of Mount Helen's desirable locations. Call today for more information.
Ballarat's Best-Selling Team
Listing description written by Tim Allen, PRD Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.