Port Sorell at a glance
2,177
People
$715,000
Median sale
$536/wk
Median rent
3.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › Port Sorell › River Rd
$895,000
For sale
Asking
$805,000
Last sold
9 June 2023
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
1,252 m²
Land
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
Asking
$895,000
Asking · $715/m² of land
Last recorded sale $805,000 (9 June 2023).
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Port Sorell (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $582/m² of land (n=32). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Port Sorell at a glance
2,177
People
$715,000
Median sale
$536/wk
Median rent
3.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Port Sorell
+25.2%
Median sale
Suburb $715,000
-0.79 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.90%
Suburb median $715,000 from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$39,417 on top of the price (4.4% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Tasmania schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Port Sorell's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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
TASPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $536/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.1%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
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
Port Sorell at a glance
2,177
People
$715,000
Median sale
$536/wk
Median rent
3.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts Ulverstone & PenguinSome homes offer a wonderful place to live. Others offer the chance to create something even more special. At 25 River Road, Port Sorell, you really can have both.
Perfectly positioned opposite the peaceful Panatana Rivulet, this beautifully updated home enjoys one of Port Sorell's most sought-after settings. Whether it's an early morning paddle on the river, dropping in a fishing line after work or simply enjoying the ever-changing water views from the front deck, life here moves at a much gentler pace.
Originally built in the 1940s as a holiday shack, the home has been thoughtfully transformed over the years into a spacious family residence without losing the relaxed coastal character that makes it so inviting.
The open plan living area is a wonderful space to relax, entertain and spend time together, with the magnificent double brick fireplace and wood heater adding both warmth and character. Large windows frame the outlook and welcome plenty of natural light inside, while double glazing throughout the home provides comfort no matter the season.
Four bedrooms provide flexibility for growing families, with the spacious master enjoying a modern ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms are well serviced by the updated family bathroom. Updated wiring, plumbing, near-new floor coverings, re-cladding and insulation all mean much of the hard work has already been completed, allowing you to simply move in and enjoy.
Step outside and you'll discover another reason this property is so appealing. Set on a generous 1,252m² block with dual street frontage, there is room for everyone. The backyard offers established lawns, veggie gardens, fruit trees, a chook house, entertaining areas and plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy. A large, powered shed with excellent access from Griffiths Street provides ample space for vehicles, a workshop, caravan or boat, with the added bonus of an adjoining carport.
Then comes the opportunity that truly sets this property apart.
The rear portion of the land already has full Development Approval for a strata subdivision, complete with approved plans for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a double garage. With the approvals already in place, the next owner has the rare opportunity to build, invest, accommodate family or add significant future value without the time and uncertainty of navigating the planning process.
The location is simply outstanding. Panatana Park is only a short stroll away, offering swimming, picnic facilities, playgrounds and open green spaces, while the cafés, shopping, medical services, golf course and beautiful beaches of Port Sorell, Shearwater and Hawley Beach are all just minutes from your doorstep.
Homes in this location are always tightly held, but finding one that combines an updated family home with genuine development potential is exceptionally rare. Whether you're looking for a forever home, an investment in your future or both, 25 River Road offers an opportunity that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
For more information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact the listing agent Wendy Squibb today.
Disclaimer:
While Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin has taken every care to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, we cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.
Listing description written by Wendy Squibb, Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.