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VIC › Belgrave › Arbor Ave

38 Arbor Ave, Belgrave VIC 3160

House

$895,000

Last sold

16 Oct 2024

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

961 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $895,000 (16 Oct 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 961 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Belgrave (last 5 years) with land size: median $745/m² of land (n=135). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$895,000

16 Oct 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Belgrave (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $745/m² of land (n=135). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Belgrave at a glance

3,862

People

$910,000

Median sale

$628/wk

Median rent

3.59%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Belgrave report →

Vs Belgrave

-1.6%

Median sale

Suburb $910,000

+0.06 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.59%

Suburb median $910,000 from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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

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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. Sold$895,00016 Oct 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Oct 2024

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 $628/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

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

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

Belgrave in one glance

Belgrave at a glance

3,862

People

$910,000

Median sale

$628/wk

Median rent

3.59%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Belgrave report →

Keep researching

  • Why Belgrave? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Belgrave →
  • Other records on Arbor Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Bell Real Estate Olinda

Elevated Elegance with Nature at Your Doorstep

Experience Serene Family Living in the Heart of the Dandenong Ranges

Nestled in a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood and set on an elevated 961m² block, this immaculately renovated weatherboard home is perfect for young families seeking a peaceful retreat without sacrificing modern conveniences. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Dandenong Ranges, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquil living and accessibility to everyday amenities.

Just a short five-minute stroll to the picturesque Belgrave Lake Park, you and your family will love spending weekends exploring the redeveloped Playscape, off-leash dog area, basketball court, and picnic facilities. Whether you enjoy nature walks, playtime with the kids, or simply relaxing outdoors, this community hub will become your go-to weekend destination.

Read the full description

Step inside to discover a spacious, open-plan layout designed for modern family living. With easy-to-maintain timber-look laminate flooring throughout, this home blends style with functionality. The family room, bathed in natural light from the wrap-around deck, is the perfect spot to gather, especially in winter with the cosy wood fire heater providing warmth and an inviting atmosphere.

For the aspiring chef, the kitchen is a dream come true, boasting premium stainless steel appliances, including a 900mm oven and cooktop, and a convenient dishwasher. The breakfast bar invites casual family meals or morning coffees while you take in the leafy garden views.

The laundry in this home is both stylish and functional, featuring sleek modern cupboards and ample storage to keep everything neatly organised. A deep ceramic basin and timber benchtop provides a warm, natural feel, making it a pleasant space for everyday chores. Thoughtfully designed for practicality and aesthetics, this laundry is equipped to handle the demands of a busy family.

Unwind at the end of the day in the luxurious family bathroom, complete with a deep egg-shaped bath and a rain head shower set against stunning floor-to-ceiling tiles. The master suite is a private oasis with a deluxe walk-in robe and a stylish ensuite featuring a large shower and vanity.

Outdoors, enjoy the privacy of native gardens that surround the home, providing a lush backdrop for outdoor entertaining on the covered alfresco deck. The flat play space is ideal for children, and the stone retaining wall adds both character and structure to the gently sloping block.

This home is equipped with modern comforts, including solar panels (battery-ready for off-grid living), ducted heating, and split system air-conditioning. The double garage, ample off-street parking, under-house storage, and wood storage area provide practical benefits for busy families.

Located just minutes from Burwood Highway, Eastlink, Belgrave station, and the vibrant local community of cafes, shops, and cinemas, this home offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful lifestyle amidst nature with all the conveniences of suburban living. Don’t miss the chance to make this beautiful property your family’s forever home – book an inspection today and experience the magic for yourself!

Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.

Listing description written by Corinne Sukroo, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted Heating
  • Floorboards
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Secure Parking
  • Toilets: 2
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