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3 Comb St, Merbein VIC 3505

House

$396,500

Last sold

29 Apr 2024

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

1,974 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 $396,500 (29 Apr 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 1,974 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Merbein (last 5 years) with land size: median $475/m² of land (n=69). 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

$396,500

29 Apr 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Merbein (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $475/m² of land (n=69). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Merbein at a glance

2,789

People

$460,000

Median sale

$390/wk

Median rent

4.41%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Merbein report →

Vs Merbein

-13.8%

Median sale

Suburb $460,000

+0.70 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.41%

Suburb median $460,000 from 37 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$396,50029 Apr 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Apr 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 $390/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

Merbein in one glance

Merbein at a glance

2,789

People

$460,000

Median sale

$390/wk

Median rent

4.41%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Merbein report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Area Specialist Victoria

THE BRIEF: Charming and Spacious, Cottage home

IT'S ADDRESSED:

Discover the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience at 3 Comb Street, Merbein. This beautifully preserved home offers a separate living and dining space with two large bedrooms, each adding a unique touch to your living experience. The first bedroom boasts elegant French doors leading directly to the outdoors, while the second features a cozy fireplace, enhancing its warm, inviting atmosphere. Both bedrooms are adorned with raised, pressed tin ceilings that elevate the home's classic charm.

The original floorboards flow throughout the house, leading you into a cozy environment equipped with modern comforts including multiple ceiling fans, evaporative cooling, slow combustion wood heating, and a split system for year-round comfort.

Read the full description

Step outside to a sizeable entertaining area boasting an outdoor fireplace, ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings under the stars. Sustainability meets efficiency with a 6.6kW (approx.) solar system, reducing your carbon footprint and utility bills.

A short distance away lies the Merbein Common, a scenic refuge along the banks of the Murray River. This local gem provides a peaceful setting where you can enjoy walks or bike rides, and the river itself offers additional recreational activities such as fishing or kayaking only moments away.

The property sits on a generous 1974 m² (approx.) block within the Merbein Township, providing an exceptionally large space for outdoor activities or future projects. A substantial shed with partial lining, bathroom facilities, and its own split system presents an excellent opportunity for a home-based business or additional storage. With rear lane access and a double car carport, this home supports a lifestyle of convenience and possibility—perfect for caravan owners or hosting guests.

Key Features:

Two spacious bedrooms: one with French doors to the outside, the other with a cozy fireplace

Unique raised, pressed tin ceilings are a feature

Evaporative cooling, wood heating, and split system

Large outdoor entertaining area with a fireplace

6.6kW (approx.) solar system for energy efficiency

Expansive 1974 m² (approx.) block with a large, versatile shed

Rear lane access and double car carport

Take the next step towards your dream home. Visit us at 3 Comb Street, Merbein, or call to arrange a viewing. Experience the charm and potential of this beautiful property today!

Listing description written by Luke Walker, Area Specialist Victoria — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Solar Panels
  • Toilets: 1
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