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VIC › Smeaton › Creswick Newstead Rd
$890,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
4,066 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.
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Price evidence
Asking
$890,000
Asking · $219/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Smeaton at a glance
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Suburb gross yield
$54,357 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.
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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
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Listing material
Listed by PRD BallaratDiscover the charm of "The White House," a delightful circa 1850 residence in Smeaton that seamlessly blends historic character with thoughtful modern enhancements-perfectly suited to refined country living.
Set across four separate titles of approximately 1,000m² each and offering convenient rear access via Calder Street, this unique property delivers exceptional space and flexibility.
Whether you choose to explore subdivision or further development opportunities (STCA) or simply enjoy the privacy and freedom of expansive surrounds, the possibilities here are truly compelling.
• Featuring three generously sized bedrooms, built in robes in one of the bedrooms.
• Two distinct living areas offer space, comfort, and flexibility.
• The galley-style kitchen features a walk-in pantry, a 900mm freestanding oven with electric cooktop, and a breakfast bar perfectly positioned to capture the morning sun.
• The updated bathroom offers a freestanding bath, corner shower, vanity, and toilet, along with a second fully plumbed external toilet, providing extra practicality and convenience.
• Enjoy all year comfort by split system heating and cooling in Main Lounge, kitchen/living area, king and queen bedrooms.
• The home retains beautiful original character, including an impressive leadlight front door, ornate ceiling rose and high ceilings.
• Recent improvements include a new roof and updated plumbing, complemented by fresh carpets and flooring throughout, ensuring the home is move-in ready for exceptionally comfortable living.
• Currently operating as a successful B&B, it delivers immediate income potential, while also presenting exciting opportunities for subdivision or further development (STCA).
• Externally, the property includes a two-car garage and workshop with three-phase power, mains water, a 25,000-litre rainwater tank, and a septic system. Surrounded by established fruit and nut trees and sprawling cottage gardens, it combines practicality with charm.
Smeaton enjoys an ideal location, only 30 minutes from Ballarat and 15 minutes from the popular tourist towns of Daylesford, Creswick, and Clunes-combining convenience with the very best of country living.
Creswick's Best-Selling Team
Listing description written by Tash Martin, PRD Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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