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VIC › Eltham › Shorts Rd

30 Shorts Rd, Eltham VIC 3095

For saleHouse for Sale

$2,750,000–$2,950,000

For sale

Asking range

5

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

8

Car spaces

60,702.846 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $2,750,000–$2,950,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $2,750,000–$2,950,000(Listing record · 13 July 2026)
  • FactLand 60,703 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 114% above the Eltham median recorded sale ($1,282,500, n=92, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Eltham's advertised median rent ($586/wk), implied gross yield would be 1.11% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$2,750,000–$2,950,000

Asking range · $45/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Eltham at a glance

19,116

People

$1,282,500

Median sale

$586/wk

Median rent

2.38%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 92 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Eltham report →

Vs Eltham

+114.4%

Median sale

Suburb $1,282,500

-1.27 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.38%

Suburb median $1,282,500 from 92 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$2,750,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$158,750
Transfer/Registration Fee
$3,614
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$2,916,064

$166,064 on top of the price (6.0% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Eltham's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
-0.39%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-153,778
Interest cover (DSCR)
-0.08
Annual rent
$30,472
Operating expenses
$41,250
Loan amount
$2,200,000
Annual interest
$143,000
Gross yield
1.11%

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.

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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

i

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. Listed$2,750,000–$2,950,000available13 July 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 $586/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.1%. 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

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

Eltham in one glance

Eltham at a glance

19,116

People

$1,282,500

Median sale

$586/wk

Median rent

2.38%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 92 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Eltham report →

Keep researching

  • Why Eltham? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Eltham →
  • Other records on Shorts Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Jellis Craig Eltham

15 Secluded Acres of Luxury, Self-Sufficiency and Room to Grow

Acacia Vale

Set well back from the road on approximately 15 acres (around six hectares) of Eltham’s coveted rural fringe, Acacia Vale offers something increasingly rare — true seclusion within easy reach of everything. No neighbours in sight, only established fruit trees, fragrant gardens and a stillness you feel the moment you arrive, all just ten minutes from Eltham village and forty minutes from the CBD.

Designed around the way families truly live, the residence unfolds across two distinct wings, delivering exceptional space, flexibility and connection to its natural surroundings. A dedicated adult wing provides a peaceful sanctuary, complete with a luxurious main suite featuring a designer ensuite, walk-in robe and a remarkable outdoor bath immersed in the landscape. A private study, retreat and entertaining space with a bespoke bar complete this thoughtfully zoned domain.

Read the full description

At the opposite end of the home, a children's wing centres around a generous rumpus room, creating an ideal haven for younger family members. Four additional bedrooms, family bathroom and flexible living spaces ensure every generation enjoys both connection and privacy. Between the two wings lies the heart of the home — a stunning chef's kitchen with premium appliances, expansive preparation spaces and seamless integration with the dining and lounge domains, where open fireplaces and garden vistas create an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation.

Beyond its beautiful aesthetics lies a property designed for genuine self-sufficiency and long-term sustainability. Extensive solar infrastructure and battery storage provide exceptional energy independence, while substantial rainwater storage, supported by a town water top-up connection, ensures reliable water security year-round. A remarkable climate-controlled wine cellar adds another layer of sophistication, offering the perfect environment for collectors and entertainers alike.

The outdoor environment is equally impressive. A spectacular solar-heated infinity-edge swimming pool and integrated spa anchor a resort-style entertaining precinct complete with expansive timber decking, a sunken lounge, fire pit and uninterrupted rural views across the surrounding landscape. Whether hosting large gatherings or enjoying a quiet evening under the stars, this extraordinary setting delivers an unforgettable lifestyle experience.

The land itself offers endless opportunity. Established fruit orchards, fenced vegetable gardens, a glasshouse, children's playground, chicken coop, multiple sheds, farm infrastructure and open pasture create a property equally suited to hobby farming, equestrian pursuits, sustainable living or simply enjoying the luxury of space. Two dams, extensive shedding, a large three-car shed and additional outbuildings further enhance the versatility of the estate.

Adding to its appeal is the exceptional location. Positioned within one of Eltham's most tightly held lifestyle pockets, Acacia Vale enjoys immediate access to the area's renowned natural attractions, including nearby walking trails, parklands and the Yarra River precinct. Eltham Village's cafés, restaurants, boutique shopping, train station and highly regarded schools are only minutes away, delivering the perfect balance between complete rural tranquillity and everyday convenience.

Five bedrooms, multiple living zones, complete privacy, remarkable infrastructure and a setting of extraordinary beauty — Acacia Vale is a lifestyle property of rare distinction and enduring appeal.

Listing description written by Aaron Yeats, Jellis Craig Eltham — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Deck
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Remote Garage
  • Rumpus Room
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Study
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