Old Beach at a glance
4,823
People
$688,000
Median sale
$605/wk
Median rent
4.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 43 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › Old Beach › Baskerville Rd
$910,000
Last sold
28 July 2025
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
11,710 m²
Land
247 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
$910,000
28 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Old Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $936/m² of land (n=93). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Old Beach at a glance
4,823
People
$688,000
Median sale
$605/wk
Median rent
4.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 43 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Old Beach
+32.3%
Median sale
Suburb $688,000
-1.11 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.57%
Suburb median $688,000 from 43 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
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 $605/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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownArea
Old Beach at a glance
4,823
People
$688,000
Median sale
$605/wk
Median rent
4.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 43 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ripple RealtyGrand in both scale and style, this commanding five-bedroom historic home offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, just 25 minutes' drive from central Hobart - a perfect combination of country character with everyday convenience.
Based on old newspaper clippings found onsite and early council records, construction is estimated between 1870 and 1900. The property was extensively renovated 30 years ago, transforming it into a well-equipped and comfortable residence, with care to preserve its rich heritage. Many period features remain, including open fireplaces, timber fretwork and panelling, plus kitchen cabinetry and built-in bookshelves crafted from the original rough-sawn floorboards.
The expansive living area is made up of an elegant formal lounge and dining room, rumoured to have once been a bakery - now ideal for hosting guests. The functional kitchen is generously proportioned with an easy flow between the living zones, the sunny family dining space has a wood fire for winter warmth and double glass doors leading directly outdoors, and a second lounge provides a relaxed and versatile communal space.
Split across the home's two levels, all five bedrooms are spacious and most have built-in storage. The three top floor bedrooms each has a balcony to enjoy the morning sun and serene views of the paddocks and rolling hills, and the master also contains a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. One of the two downstairs bedrooms - with an integrated work bench - is well suited as a study, office or hobby room. A bathroom is located on each level, in addition to the ensuite.
Outside, the verandah extends to a covered entertaining area - a wonderful spot to unwind and take in the tranquil surrounds. The rambling grounds include an established veggie patch which will need to be revitalised, but enthusiastic gardeners and hobby farmers will relish the challenge. The large 1.71ha parcel of land is connect to town water, which is rare for outlying properties in the area and a huge advantage if expanding the garden or keeping livestock. There's also a double carport and plenty more parking available, a sizeable shed/workshop, and a quaint picker's hut (requiring restoration before use).
Old Beach is a popular and family friendly area with excellent amenities on offer, and major shopping centres in Rosny, Bridgewater and Glenorchy are only 10-15 minutes away. There is a choice of local catchment schools, public transport close by, and a very manageable commute into the city.
This remarkable property is filled with history, unique character, and incredible potential. Contact Warwick today to arrange a viewing time - don't miss this exceptional opportunity!
We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Warwick Page, Ripple Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby 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.