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26 Malabar Street, East Launceston TAS 7250

House

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

5

Car spaces

599 m²

Land

116 m²

Building

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 599 m² against a 116 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in East Launceston (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,436/m² of land (n=55). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in East Launceston (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,436/m² of land (n=55). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

East Launceston at a glance

2,199

People

$880,000

Median sale

$571/wk

Median rent

3.37%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Launceston report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listedprice unknowncompleted25 Feb 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

TAS

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $571/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

East Launceston in one glance

East Launceston at a glance

2,199

People

$880,000

Median sale

$571/wk

Median rent

3.37%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Launceston report →

Keep researching

  • Why East Launceston? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in East Launceston →
  • Other records on Street →

Listing material

Listed by Harcourts Launceston

Just Right!

Not too big and not too small, that is the feeling you get when you walk through the gate at 26 Malabar Street in East Launceston. It's the kind of home that instantly feels welcoming. There's a quiet charm to it, with its 1920s facade and the sort of street appeal that makes you slow down and take a second look.

When inside, you find that perfect blend of old and new. Think high ceilings, leadlight windows, and a bay window that catches the sun just right, all paired with modern updates where they count. The kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, quality appliances, and a generous 5-burner gas cooktop that's made for cooking at home.

The main bedroom is spacious and serene, complete with an ensuite. The second bedroom features spectacular bay windows and is flooded with natural light, whilst the third is the ideal space for a guest room, home office, or both. The living room has a lovely warmth, especially with the wood heater going on a cool night, and it opens out to a private deck where you can soak up the sun or entertain friends.

Read the full description

Under house storage and a workshop with the added bonus of future potential (STCA). It's a home that is ready now, but with options for down the track. There's also a large double carport with space behind for a boat, caravan or additional off-street parking.

Location wise, you're right in the heart of East Launceston. Walk to the local school, grab a coffee around the corner, or be in the CBD in just a few minutes. The hospital is just three minutes away, which makes this one a smart pick for healthcare workers or investors too.

This isn't a family house and that's exactly the point. There is space to live comfortably without feeling overwhelmed. It is low maintenance, full of character, and ideal for singles, couples, downsizers, or anyone after a quality in a top tier suburb.

Built: 1927

Land Size: 599 m2

Building Size: 116m2

Rental Appraisal: $650pw

Zoning: General Residential

Council Rates: Approx. $2000 per year

Water Rates: Approx. $1200 per year

**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 Bibby Davidson, Harcourts Launceston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Ensuites: 1

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