Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,089,000
Last sold
4 Apr 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
1,228 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
$1,089,000
4 Apr 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Olinda (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $431/m² of land (n=80). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Olinda
-7.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,180,000
+0.23 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.77%
Suburb median $1,180,000 from 13 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 $629/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
UnknownVictoria 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.
Area
Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Bell Real Estate OlindaTucked away in the storybook seclusion of Cards Lane, “Willow Cottage” is rich in character yet seamlessly attuned to modern living. This private sanctuary sits alongside an acre of crown land, delivering a life immersed in nature with nothing but birdsong and the rustle of leaves to keep you company. And yet, with Olinda and Mount Dandenong villages just a short stroll away, a morning coffee or a leisurely brunch is always within reach. This is your invitation to step into a life of pure hills enchantment, where luxury and nature exist in perfect harmony.
Step inside to find a space that feels like a warm embrace. Whitewashed vaulted ceilings with skylights soar above the lavish open plan living and meals domain, where a flickering wood fire invites cosy nights in. Gleaming hardwood floors guide you towards the all-season deck - a front-row seat to nature’s theatre, where dawn mist weaves through the forest outlook and golden afternoon light filters through the ferns.
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the stunning provincial-style kitchen, where stone benchtops, a striking 900mm Falcon cooker, a dishwasher, and a social island with bench seating create the perfect stage for culinary creativity. And with fresh paint inside and out, everything feels crisp, inviting, and ready for its next chapter.
Four restful bedrooms offer peaceful leafy outlooks, including a main retreat with a walk-in robe, a generous ensuite with stone-topped vanity, and French doors that spill onto the deck - a perfect spot for lazy Sunday mornings with a book and a cuppa. The beautifully renovated family bathroom is pure indulgence, complete with a freestanding claw foot bath and a vintage chandelier adding a touch of old-world glamour. There’s even a separate sitting room/home office nook, ensuring both productivity and relaxation have their place.
Beyond the interiors, the fully fenced grounds are a wonderland for children (or the young at heart), with 2 fire pit zones beckoning the toasting of marshmallows, and a front porch made for slow sips and quiet contemplation.
A gated entry, double garage, double carport, extensive under-house storage, and year-round comfort via ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, and ceiling fans round out the practical luxuries.
With a history as rich as its surroundings, Cards Lane was once home to world-renowned author and crochet designer Mary Cards, who chose this location for its “surpassing beauty on the edge of a forest of giant eucalyptus trees.” That same forest now shelters a chorus of kookaburras and a lush landscape of tree ferns and native flora.
Perfectly positioned between two of the hills’ most vibrant villages, this home delivers an unparalleled lifestyle where the best of nature, history, and modern convenience converge.
At a Glance:
- “Willow Cottage” – a private and character-rich hills retreat with modern comforts on 1228m2 approx.
- Spacious open-plan living with whitewashed vaulted ceilings, skylights, wood fire, and hardwood floors
- Expansive all-season deck with breathtaking forest views
- Stunning provincial-style kitchen with stone benchtops, 900mm Falcon cooker, dishwasher, and island seating
- Four restful bedrooms with leafy outlooks; main with ensuite, WIR & French doors to the deck and second bedroom with walk-in robe
- Renovated family bathroom with freestanding deep soak bath and vintage chandelier
- Sitting room/home office nook for added versatility
- Fully fenced grounds with 2 fire pit areas
- Gardens brimming with tree ferns, natives and traditional English plantings
- Garden lights in the front yard.
- Front porch ideal for morning coffees and slow afternoons
- Sensor light to the garage and washing line
- Gated entry, double garage, double carport & extensive under-house storage
- Year-round comfort with ducted heating, refrigerated cooling & ceiling fans
- Gorgeous modern Euro laundry complete with room for a washer and dryer, beautiful ceramic pressed metal look tiling and stone benches
- Unbeatable location between Olinda & Mount Dandenong villages - walk to cafés, boutiques & eateries in either direction.
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 Zac Bell, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.