Upper Ferntree Gully at a glance
3,403
People
$910,000
Median sale
$589/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Upper Ferntree Gully › Baldwin Ave
$1,350,000
Last sold
25 Sept 2024
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
1,395 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
$1,350,000
25 Sept 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Upper Ferntree Gully (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $791/m² of land (n=134). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Upper Ferntree Gully at a glance
3,403
People
$910,000
Median sale
$589/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Upper Ferntree Gully
+48.4%
Median sale
Suburb $910,000
-1.10 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.37%
Suburb median $910,000 from 38 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
VICPlanning 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.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $589/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. 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.
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
Upper Ferntree Gully at a glance
3,403
People
$910,000
Median sale
$589/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Bell Real Estate OlindaLoved and enjoyed by just one family, this beautifully bespoke family residence has been meticulously designed for a life of comfort and functionality in a tightly held no-through road locale. The robust, visionary and architecturally inspired design, conceived in the 80s, remains timeless today, boasting a sustainable split-level concept adorned with cathedral ceilings, lashings of floor skimming glass and breathtaking skylights that bathe the home in natural light. Showcasing superb craftmanship and considered design, each room opens outwards, amplifying the sense of space and tranquility. Encapsulated on an impressive third quarter-acre allotment with 180-degree views over the valley and a nightly urban lightshow, this custom designed, owner-built home with a bonus studio/retreat offers a rare opportunity for families to flourish in an environment that's serene, spacious and caters for those who work from home or operate a home business.
High quality natural materials abound, with an earthy palette of exposed brick and timber beams radiating warmth and beauty throughout this beautifully constructed double brick home. Striking spotted gum engineered floors greet you at the entrance before flowing down to dual living zones that blend seamlessly with the verdant surrounds. An expansive timber kitchen, complete with Caesarstone counters, a walk-in pantry and breakfast bar, gazes over the meals and living area, while, a separate carpeted family/dining space beckons with the inviting glow of an open fireplace with built-in seating for cosy nights fireside.
A sumptuous sanctuary awaits upstairs with the sequestered master domain featuring a modern ensuite, walk-in robe, and a secluded area with floor to ceiling windows perfect for a parent’s retreat. A true haven for the heads of the household – its design also lends itself to a quiet work from home space or even a fourth bedroom depending on your lifestyle needs. With minor cosmetic updates, this home could be transformed into a 5 bedroom residence. Two additional robed bedrooms are positioned in their own zone near the entrance serviced by a gleaming, fully tiled family bathroom that provides daily pampering via a deep soak claw foot bath.
Cleverly conceived storage solutions, including underfloor, under stair and hallway, and built-ins, keep your sanctuary clutter-free, while the double garage graces the property with secure parking for your vehicles plus additional off-street spaces. The cherry on top – literally – is the stunning studio/retreat atop the garage, presenting endless possibilities from a serene yoga studio to an independent teen retreat. With its own stacker doors to each decks with steel balustrade, floor to ceiling windows, forest red hardwood floors and lashings of light – this is a magical space to make your own.
Alfresco bliss is delivered via quality paving that frames the home enveloped by lush, leafy gardens with a terraced landscape design brimming with natives. There’s ample space to entertain, enjoy summer barbeques or simply soak up the quietude accompanied by birdsong. You can also melt the day’s stresses away in the bubbling undercover large outdoor spa. The home delivers easy access to The Angliss Hospital, Upper Ferntree Gully Station, Burwood highway, Ferntree Plaza including Maxi Foods, the Thousand Steps (Kokoda Memorial Trail), primary and secondary schools and public transport hubs.
At a Glance:
• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom split level, double brick home on 1395m2 with a flexible design.
• Terraced 1/3 acre allotment with leafy outlook and sunset vistas through the trees.
• Located in a quiet no through road location in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges.
• 180-degree valley views and twinkling urban lightshow at night.
• Spacious open plan lounge/dining area with open fire set within a striking brick fireplace.
• Timber kitchen with WIP and breakfast bar overlooking living/meals.
• Master with ensuite and walk-in robe plus parent retreat area/home office.
• Spacious family bathroom with shower and deep soak claw foot bath.
• Paved alfresco zones framing the home with quality clay brick cemented onto concrete.
• Terraced gardens with solid brick pathways and rock retaining walls.
• Ducted heating and evaporative cooling for seasonal comfort.
• Storage space galore to keep life clutter free.
• Powder room plus chic laundry in the same sleek tones as the bathrooms.
• Double garage plus additional off-street parking.
• Studio/retreat above the garage with forest red hardwood floors (tongue oiled).
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.
Listing description written by Corinne Sukroo, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
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.