Ballarat North at a glance
4,018
People
$593,500
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ballarat North › Howitt St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
612 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ballarat North (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $836/m² of land (n=94). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ballarat North at a glance
4,018
People
$593,500
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $415/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
UnknownVictoria 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.
Area
Ballarat North at a glance
4,018
People
$593,500
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White BallaratPositioned in the highly desirable Ballarat North locale, this classic brick veneer home offers the perfect blend of convenience, lifestyle, and comfort. Start your mornings with a leisurely stroll to Cafe Al Nord for a delicious coffee, or pop down to the nearby Northway Shopping Complex for all your essentials-from the chemist and IGA Supermarket to the bakery, takeaway, and more. When it's time to unwind, the local Golf House Hotel or Black Hill Hotel are just a short walk away, offering a great spot for a casual drink or a meal out. Families will love the proximity to local playgrounds, entertainment zones, and the nearby water park and Black Hill Swimming Pool, perfect for cooling off on those hot summer days. School runs are a breeze, with several primary schools just a short walk away. For weekends of outdoor relaxation, Lake Wendouree is just 5 minutes away, while Mars Stadium is right around the corner for those eager to catch a Western Bulldogs game.
This home is all about location, offering the best of Ballarat North living. Within walking distance to cafes, shopping, and pubs, and only 5 minutes to Ballarat Central, Ballarat Train Station, and Lake Wendouree, you'll be well-positioned to enjoy everything the area has to offer. You're less than 10 minutes to Stockland Wendouree for all your shopping needs, with easy freeway access for quick trips out of town.
The home itself is a charming elevated three-bedroom brick veneer beauty, designed for easy living with a unique sense of comfort and warmth that greets you as soon as you enter. The home has been thoughtfully updated with a brand-new kitchen, new quality flooring, fresh blinds, updated lighting and switches, and a fresh coat of paint throughout-making it ready for you to move in and enjoy!
Inside, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, all with excellent built-in robe storage, and two with in-built desks and mirrors. The open-plan kitchen and meals area, with Rinnai gas heating, flows effortlessly into the spacious living zone, which also features Rinnai gas heating. This creates the perfect space for entertaining family and friends. The newly updated kitchen is well-appointed with all-new appliances, a double sink, plenty of counter and storage space, and even a dedicated space for your microwave and coffee station! Large windows throughout flood the home with natural light, and most are tinted for added insulation and privacy, making the entire home feel bright and inviting.
The property also boasts two separate bathrooms-one with a shower and toilet located off the laundry at the rear, and one with a bath and vanity, which offers great potential for an update or future ensuite conversion. With a separate laundry and mudroom at the rear entry, along with convenient linen storage, this home combines functionality and comfort in equal measure.
The large outdoor patio at the rear is perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing, and it overlooks the low-maintenance, established backyard. Externally, the home offers an oversized double garage with roller door access, its own driveway, and ample on-street and off-street parking for convenience.
This property will appeal to a wide range of buyers, whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking to upsize or downsize in an unbeatable location. Don't hesitate-contact Jo Thornton, your exclusive listing agent, on 0409 356 478 today to arrange your inspection and make this fantastic home yours.
Listing description written by Jo Thornton, Ray White Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.