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VIC › Mount Evelyn › Russell St

29 Russell St, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796

House

$894,000

Last sold

8 July 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

895 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $894,000 (8 July 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 895 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mount Evelyn (last 5 years) with land size: median $816/m² of land (n=94). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

$894,000

8 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Evelyn (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $816/m² of land (n=94). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mount Evelyn at a glance

10,065

People

$894,000

Median sale

$574/wk

Median rent

3.34%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Evelyn report →

Vs Mount Evelyn

0.0%

Median sale

Suburb $894,000

0.00 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.34%

Suburb median $894,000 from 21 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$894,0008 July 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted23 June 2026

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 $574/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

Mount Evelyn in one glance

Mount Evelyn at a glance

10,065

People

$894,000

Median sale

$574/wk

Median rent

3.34%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Evelyn report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mount Evelyn? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mount Evelyn →
  • Other records on Russell St →

Listing material

Listed by Bell Real Estate Montrose

Sunrises, Storybook Charm & a View Worth Waking Up For

The first light of day spilling across the ranges, hot air balloons drifting silently through the valley, and birdsong providing the morning soundtrack from the verandah. This enchanting weatherboard home captures everything people love about life in Mount Evelyn - character, comfort and a genuine connection to its beautiful surroundings.

Set on a generous 895m² (approx.) triangular allotment in a peaceful yet wonderfully convenient pocket, the home blends old-world charm with thoughtful modern updates. From the moment you arrive, there's a warmth to the property that feels immediately inviting. Established gardens frame the home, while the full-length front verandah provides a front-row seat to some of the area's most captivating views.

Inside, timber floorboards and floor-skimming picture windows create a sense of light and openness, while soaring raked ceilings amplify the feeling of space. The living zones unfold naturally around a beautifully updated central kitchen, where stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances create a practical and stylish hub for everyday life.

Read the full description

On one side, a cosy lounge with an inbuilt wood fire invites you to settle in on cooler evenings, while expansive windows ensure the ever-changing outlook remains part of the experience. On the other, a family and meals zone provides space to gather, connect and enjoy the simple rhythms of daily life.

Accommodation comprises four bedrooms, including a charming main suite complete with a provincial-inspired ensuite featuring a clawfoot bath and bespoke vanity. It's the kind of space where a long soak and a good book feel entirely justified.

Outside, the wraparound timber deck and covered pergola with adjustable louvred roof allow you to chase the sun or retreat to the shade as the mood strikes. Children and pets will love the flat lawn and sandpit, while gardeners will appreciate the colourful pockets of hydrangeas, camellias and roses woven throughout the landscape.

Moments from cafés, schools, the Warburton Rail Trail and all the conveniences of Mount Evelyn village, this is a home with heart, character and views you'll never tire of.

At a Glance:

• Charming weatherboard home blending character and modern style

• Approx. 895m² triangular allotment

• Elevated east-facing position capturing spectacular sunrises

• Views across the Warburton and Yarra Ranges with hot air balloons drifting through the valley

• Full-length front verandah showcasing the outlook

• Soaring raked ceilings enhancing space and natural light

• Timber floorboards throughout living areas

• Floor-skimming picture windows framing the views

• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless-steel electric appliances

• Separate family/meals area and lounge

• Cosy inbuilt wood fire in the lounge

• Four bedrooms and two bathrooms

• Main bedroom with provincial-style ensuite featuring clawfoot bath and bespoke vanity

• Family bathroom combined with laundry facilities

• Wraparound timber deck and covered pergola with adjustable louvred roof

• Flat lawn area and sandpit for children and pets

• Established gardens with hydrangeas, camellias and roses

• Abundant birdlife and peaceful surrounds

• Split system air conditioning

• Double carport with secure gated access

• Wiring installed for EV charger (charger negotiable)

• Moments from Mount Evelyn village, schools and the Warburton Rail Trail

Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate. We accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floorplans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.

Listing description written by Allan Dowdell, Bell Real Estate Montrose — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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