Emerald at a glance
5,844
People
$920,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Emerald › Lawsons Rd
$815,000
Last sold
17 Oct 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
3,024 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
$815,000
17 Oct 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Emerald (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $416/m² of land (n=155). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Emerald at a glance
5,844
People
$920,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Emerald
-11.4%
Median sale
Suburb $920,000
+0.42 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.27%
Suburb median $920,000 from 68 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 $578/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
UnknownArea
Emerald at a glance
5,844
People
$920,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Barry Plant EmeraldCalling all greenthumbs - welcome to your permaculture paradise! Nestled on approximately 3/4 acre in the highly sought-after area of Emerald, this charming double-brick home offers both warmth and practicality. Inside, the cosy living room features a wood heater with a transfer system, complemented by gas ducted heating and a ceiling fan for year-round comfort. The home includes three well-appointed bedrooms, all with quality custom made built-in robes, a newly renovated bathroom, and a modern kitchen fitted with easy-care slate flooring and quality stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop, electric wall oven, and dishwasher.
Outside, the property continues to impress. A double carport provides drive-through access to a generous, level space perfect for adding a large shed or garage. The expansive 3/4-acre (approx.) block is a permaculture enthusiast's dream, with edible plants, including a "food forest" with mature fruit trees that are underplanted with an impressive variety of berries, an aquaponics system, and a peaceful pond. Additional features include a shed and undercover workspace, perfect for hobbies or projects. There is a drip line irrigation system installed throughout the garden allowing easy and efficient watering. In the terraced front yard, a charming kiwi fruit arbour flanked by an impressive feijoa hedge leads to a weeping Mulberry and a variety of established citrus trees from finger lime to lemon myrtle, tahitian lime, babaco, mandarin and lemon. A meandering creek at the rear offers a tranquil retreat that attracts an abundance of birdlife.
For children, there's a whimsical "faraway tree" providing a magical play area. Walk out the back door and you are greeted with a large, flat terraced backyard that offers an expanse of lawn in the sunshine which is bordered by espaliered nashi pears and heritage apples alongside a flowering quince tree. Located just moments from the Emerald Country Club Golf Course, Emerald Secondary College, local shops, and public transport, this property offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern convenience.
Listing description written by Sue Colic, Barry Plant Emerald — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria 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.