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TAS › Sandy Bay › Coolabah Rd

38 Coolabah Rd, Sandy Bay TAS 7005

House

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

486 m²

Land

172 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Sandy Bay (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,961/m² of land (n=65). 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Sandy Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,961/m² of land (n=65). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Sandy Bay at a glance

12,555

People

$1,152,500

Median sale

$548/wk

Median rent

2.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 36 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Sandy Bay report →

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. Soldprice unknown30 Mar 2022
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 Mar 2022

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

TAS

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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $548/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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

Sandy Bay in one glance

Sandy Bay at a glance

12,555

People

$1,152,500

Median sale

$548/wk

Median rent

2.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 36 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Sandy Bay report →

Keep researching

  • Why Sandy Bay? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Sandy Bay →
  • Other records on Coolabah Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Harcourts Hobart

Endless breathtaking panoramic vistas

We are delighted to present to the market this beautiful home in prestigious Sandy Bay. Here you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the river Derwent and beyond, all day sunlight drenching the living areas with natural warmth, with the added convenience of being close to Sandy Bay village. Constructed in 1997 with a split-level design, this home will suit an array of buyers including the astute investor, downsizer or professional couple.

Upon entry, enjoy the benefits of a spacious sunny foyer which features generously sized window facings that capture the incredible views and the all-day sun, whilst a neutral colour palette throughout creates a vibrant and contemporary feel. All painting has been recently completed, to create a new warm and fresh vibe.

The open plan living, dining and kitchen space bathes in the natural sunlight whilst providing an exceptional space for entertaining and enjoying meals with family and friends. The kitchen is very neat and modern whilst featuring contemporary appliances and endless storage options. There are two terraced areas to enjoy entertaining.

Read the full description

The accommodation comprises a huge master suite on the lower level which features magnificent views and endless sun. The second bedroom is situated on the lower level and contains built-in robes, and is serviced by a spacious bathroom featuring shower, vanity, and toilet. A parents/ teenager's or guest retreat can be found upstairs, which again showcases the beautiful north facing aspect and endless views of the city. It also features double built-in robes and spacious ensuite style bathroom, comprising a shower over bath, toilet and vanity.

There is also a dedicated laundry space on the lower level with direct access to the rear yard.

Additionally, enjoy the benefits of a garage and off-street parking for up to two vehicles. The garage also features a storage option. A substantial garden area is located at the front of home, immaculately landscaped with many native trees, shrubs and white rose bushes. Rhododendrons and camellias frame the rear of the garden.

This striking home is situated towards the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet street. Surrounded by prestige schools and parks and only a two-minute commute to the iconic Sandy Bay Village and Nutgrove Beach and a further eight-minute drive to the CBD. In arguably one of Sandy Bay's most sought-after areas, with stunning views, and a premium location, this residence is sure to impress even the most fastidious buyer. This property must be seen to be fully appreciated.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Rob Henry.

Council Rates: $3,000.00 per annum (approx.)

Water Rates: $1,000.00 per annum (approx.)

Rental Estimate: $750 - $800 per week (approx.)

Listing description written by Rob Henry, Harcourts Hobart — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 1
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