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VIC › Ross Creek › Sebastopol Smythesdale Rd
$949,000–$989,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
35,400 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
$949,000–$989,000
Asking range · $27/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Ross Creek at a glance
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Suburb gross yield
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$58,035 on top of the price (6.1% 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.
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Planning
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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 and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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.
0 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
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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
Ross Creek at a glance
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Listing material
Listed by McGrath BallaratSet amid 3.54ha (approx.) of pristine natural bushland, this exceptional brick residence offers a lifestyle of rare privacy, luxury and serenity.
• Just moments from the conveniences of Smythesdale, Ballarat and Delacombe Town Centre, the property invites you to embrace a country lifestyle that feels worlds away yet remains effortlessly connected.
• With expansive interiors, refined comfort and the indulgence of an indoor heated pool, this is a sanctuary designed for those who value space, nature and an elevated way of living.
• Enjoy four beautifully appointed bedrooms, each offering calming bushland vistas, with the master suite privately positioned and enhanced by its own luxurious bathroom.
• The two thoughtfully crafted bathrooms with stylish finishes ensure both elegance and everyday functionality for families and guests.
• Expansive living zones encourage relaxation and connection, filled with natural light and offering serene views that shift with the seasons.
• A welcoming kitchen and dining domain is at the heart of the home, with generous storage and bench space, designed to bring people together over shared meals and memorable moments.
• The superb indoor heated pool delivers year-round indulgence-perfect for wellness, recreation or simply unwinding in resort-like comfort at home.
• A picturesque feature dam creating a breathtaking centrepiece to the landscape, attracting wildlife and setting a peaceful is a great place to sit down and take in the beauty of the property.
• Outdoor spaces that invite adventure and appreciation-wander through the trees, listen to native wildlife, or enjoy quiet evenings under the stars in true country tranquility.
• The quality brick construction delivers enduring comfort, energy efficiency and timeless appeal-an ideal foundation for a lifestyle of long-term enjoyment.
• A privileged position combining pure country serenity with superb convenience, just minutes from village essentials and only a short drive to Ballarat and Delacombe Town Centre for premium shopping, dining and services.
Listing description written by Matthew Edwards, McGrath Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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