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VIC › Ferny Creek › Old Main Rd

39 Old Main Rd, Ferny Creek VIC 3786

House

$1,045,000

Last sold

12 Nov 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

3,545 m²

Land

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,045,000 (12 Nov 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 3,545 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Ferny Creek (last 5 years) with land size: median $467/m² of land (n=63). 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

$1,045,000

12 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ferny Creek (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $467/m² of land (n=63). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Ferny Creek at a glance

1,527

People

$1,160,000

Median sale

$610/wk

Median rent

2.73%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Ferny Creek report →

Vs Ferny Creek

-9.9%

Median sale

Suburb $1,160,000

+0.31 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.73%

Suburb median $1,160,000 from 13 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$1,045,00012 Nov 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 Oct 2025

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 $610/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

Ferny Creek in one glance

Ferny Creek at a glance

1,527

People

$1,160,000

Median sale

$610/wk

Median rent

2.73%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Ferny Creek report →

Keep researching

  • Why Ferny Creek? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Ferny Creek →
  • Other records on Old Main Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Bell Real Estate Olinda

Tranquil Hills Retreat with Pool and Flexible Family Living

Proudly positioned on a sprawling 3,545sqm (approx.) allotment, presents a rare opportunity for families, entertainers, and lifestyle seekers alike. Combining relaxed hills living with functional design, this charming property features a versatile layout, generous parking, and a sparkling in-ground pool, all set within a peaceful, leafy environment.

Step inside to discover a bright interior with an open-plan kitchen and dining area that radiates warmth and light. The updated kitchen is a true highlight, showcasing bold teal splashbacks, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, gas cooking, and ample bench space, which is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The dining zone seamlessly connects to a covered patio and pool area, creating the ideal setting for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or quiet mornings surrounded by greenery and privacy.

The flexible floorplan offers three bedrooms and multiple living zones, or the potential for a fourth bedroom with a retreat. A multi-purpose room is an ideal home office, gym, extra storage, or guest space. The main bathroom includes a combined shower and bathtub, toilet, and skylight, adding natural brightness.

Read the full description

Set within the tightly held and picturesque Ferny Creek community, this home represents a rare chance to secure space, serenity, and lifestyle. Whether you’re upsizing, seeking a tree change, or simply craving room to grow—this property delivers on every front.

At a glance:

- Stunning timber flooring throughout living areas

- Multiple living spaces for family flexibility

- Wood heaters, ducted heating, and ceiling fans

- Ample off-street parking for boats, caravans, or trailers

- In-ground swimming pool

- Peaceful native surrounds, moments from schools, cafés, and transport

Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and 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 Zac Bell, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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