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VIC › Bellbrae › Merino Dr

4 Merino Dr, Bellbrae VIC 3228

House

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

2,572 m²

Land

144.8 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 2,572 m² against a 145 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Bellbrae (last 5 years) with land size: median $331/m² of land (n=10). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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 Bellbrae (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $331/m² of land (n=10). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Bellbrae at a glance

1,606

People

$2,037,500

Median sale

$380/wk

Median rent

0.97%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bellbrae 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 unknown15 Jan 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted23 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 $380/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

Bellbrae in one glance

Bellbrae at a glance

1,606

People

$2,037,500

Median sale

$380/wk

Median rent

0.97%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bellbrae report →

Keep researching

  • Why Bellbrae? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Bellbrae →
  • Other records on Merino Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Robyn Dodd Real Estate

Hamptons grace meets coastal ease...

This captivating Hamptons-inspired home captures the essence of relaxed coastal living, gracefully merging timeless design with modern sophistication. Perfectly positioned in Grossmans Ridge Estate...one of Torquay’s most exclusive enclaves...delivers a serene family lifestyle just minutes from the beach and village life.

Designed and built by Boutique Homes in 2019, the home’s thoughtful layout and refined finishes create a sense of quiet luxury. Light-filled living spaces flow effortlessly to the outdoors, while the feature gas fireplace and garden outlooks bring warmth and calm to every season. The kitchen...fitted with Ilve appliances, stone benchtops and a swish butler’s pantry...anchors the home with effortless style.

The main suite is a private retreat, with dual robes and a stunning ensuite. A guest room with ensuite and two further generous bedrooms ensure family and friends are comfortably accommodated

Read the full description

Outdoor:

Beyond the French doors, the home opens to a sanctuary of established gardens and sunny entertaining spaces. Enjoy morning coffee on the veranda or gather with friends on the covered terrace as the sun sets. Japanese maples frame lush lawns, while the orchard, chicken coop and 22,000L water tank invite a self-sufficient lifestyle. A large 14m x 7m shed with carport and dual access provides versatility for tradies, hobbyists or car enthusiasts.

Lifestyle:

Opposite the peaceful Grossmans Ridge community reserve, this property embodies the best of country-coastal living. Walk or cycle into town along nearby tracks, grow your own produce, or simply unwind in private, landscaped surrounds. Just minutes to Torquay’s beaches, cafes and schools...this home offers the perfect balance between everyday convenience and coastal calm.

A timeless home of warmth, style and soul...where Hamptons charm meets the easy rhythm of coastal life.

We look forward to welcoming you home.

Listing description written by Robyn Dodd, Robyn Dodd Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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