Cowes at a glance
7,858
People
$711,250
Median sale
$508/wk
Median rent
3.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,350,000–$1,450,000
For sale
Asking range
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
481 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
Asking
$1,350,000–$1,450,000
Asking range · $2,807/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Cowes at a glance
7,858
People
$711,250
Median sale
$508/wk
Median rent
3.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cowes
+89.8%
Median sale
Suburb $711,250
-1.75 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.71%
Suburb median $711,250 from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$81,213 on top of the price (6.0% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Cowes's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $508/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Cowes at a glance
7,858
People
$711,250
Median sale
$508/wk
Median rent
3.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Stockdale & Leggo Phillip Island | San RemoWake up to the sound of the ocean and embrace a lifestyle that few properties can offer. Perfectly positioned on the foreshore in one of Cowes' most tightly held waterfront settings, this spacious coastal home delivers the freedom to enjoy it as your own private retreat while benefiting from a well-established, highly successful holiday rental income stream & future bookings for guaranteed income.
Designed to accommodate family gatherings, extended stays, and holiday escapes, the residence offers a versatile layout across two levels. Upstairs, light-filled living spaces connect seamlessly to an elevated terrace overlooking the reserve, creating the perfect setting for relaxed entertaining and long summer evenings. The spacious master suite features a walk-in robe, stylish ensuite, and seamless sliding door access to the extended balcony.
Downstairs, four additional bedrooms, bathroom with spa bath and a generous second living zone provide flexibility for guests and larger groups, ensuring everyone has room to unwind.
For boating enthusiasts, the inclusion of a private mooring adds another dimension to the lifestyle on offer, allowing you to spend more time on the water and less time planning your next adventure. The home is available fully furnished if desired, making it easy to step straight into ownership and immediately enjoy everything the property has to offer.
Additional features include solar panels for improved energy efficiency, split-system heating and cooling for year-round comfort, and block-out blinds throughout. Vehicle accommodation is well catered for with a single remote lock-up garage, single carport, and additional open parking space, all set within a fully fenced allotment for added privacy and security.
With a history of strong guest demand, the property has already proven its appeal as a sought-after holiday destination. Existing operational systems can remain in place, providing a straightforward option for buyers wishing to continue its success as a short-stay accommodation business.
Set on an easy-care allotment just a leisurely walk from Cowes' cafés, restaurants, shops, bars and everyday amenities, this is a rare opportunity to secure a genuine waterfront lifestyle property that offers both personal enjoyment and ongoing earning potential. Whether you're seeking a holiday home, an investment, or a combination of both, this is a property that adapts effortlessly to the way you want to live.
If you're an investor, our specialised rental department are here to assist in the management of your future investment. If you would like a current rental appraisal on this property, please get in contact today.
Listing description written by Jaime Morris, Stockdale & Leggo Phillip Island | San Remo — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.