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283 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450

House

$1,375,000

Last sold

11 Dec 2024

6

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

1,536 m²

Land

345 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,375,000 (11 Dec 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 1,536 m² against a 345 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size: median $992/m² of land (n=149). 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

$1,375,000

11 Dec 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $992/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Castlemaine at a glance

7,306

People

$735,000

Median sale

$488/wk

Median rent

3.45%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Castlemaine report →

Vs Castlemaine

+87.1%

Median sale

Suburb $735,000

-1.60 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.45%

Suburb median $735,000 from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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. Sold$1,375,00011 Dec 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 Nov 2024

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

Capital growth

VIC

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.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $488/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. 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.

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

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • 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

Castlemaine in one glance

Castlemaine at a glance

7,306

People

$735,000

Median sale

$488/wk

Median rent

3.45%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Castlemaine report →

Keep researching

  • Why Castlemaine? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Castlemaine →
  • Other records on Barker St →

Listing material

Listed by Belle Property Bendigo | Castlemaine | Maldon

Argyle Circa 1917 – A Landmark Edwardian Solid Brick Residence

Step back in time and embrace the timeless elegance of Argyle, a distinguished circa 1917 Edwardian residence that offers an exceptional blend of historic grandeur and potential. This iconic home boasts an impressive 10 main rooms, including expansive formal living and dining spaces, plus a cellar-an ideal canvas for those seeking to restore, renovate, or create a unique accommodation facility.

Key Features:

Elegant & Spacious: Featuring 10 main rooms over two levels, the property exudes a sense of space and refinement, with 12' ceilings and stunning period details throughout.

Read the full description

Original Charm: Retaining many of its original features, including open fireplaces, a grand timber staircase, exquisite timber panelling, leadlight windows, and intricate period decoration.

Separate Studio-Accommodation: The property also includes a charming brick coach house, originally stables, now converted to a spacious studio that can serve as a guesthouse, accommodation, or home office.

Generous Corner Block: Set on a 1,536m² corner allotment with established gardens, original pathways, shade trees, and ample space to further develop or enhance with additional garaging or outdoor entertaining areas.

Location, Location, Location: Situated in the heart of town, this home offers a walk-everywhere lifestyle, just two blocks from the train station and the vibrant shopping hub, making it an ideal location for families and those seeking convenience.

Endless Potential: With potential for renovation and/or conversion into an accommodation facility, Argyle presents an exciting opportunity to create a stunning private residence or a profitable business.

Whether you're looking to restore this historic beauty to its former glory or take advantage of its versatile space to create something new, Argyle is ready to impress.

Make your mark on a piece of history.

Listing description written by Rob Waller, Belle Property Bendigo | Castlemaine | Maldon — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Floorboards
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 3
  • Workshop
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