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VIC › Hamlyn Heights › Sycamore St

4 Sycamore St, Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215

For saleHouse for Sale

$1,150,000–$1,250,000

For sale

Asking range

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

583 m²

Land

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Districts View

Given the $1,150,000–$1,250,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,150,000–$1,250,000(Listing record · 11 Aug 2026)
  • FactLand 583 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 47% above the Hamlyn Heights median recorded sale ($780,000, n=11, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Hamlyn Heights's advertised median rent ($466/wk), implied gross yield would be 2.11% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,150,000–$1,250,000

Asking range · $1,973/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Hamlyn Heights at a glance

6,558

People

$780,000

Median sale

$466/wk

Median rent

3.11%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Hamlyn Heights report →

Vs Hamlyn Heights

+47.4%

Median sale

Suburb $780,000

-1.00 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.11%

Suburb median $780,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$1,150,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$63,250
Transfer/Registration Fee
$2,795
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$1,219,745

$69,745 on top of the price (6.1% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Hamlyn Heights's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
0.61%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-52,818
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.12
Annual rent
$24,232
Operating expenses
$17,250
Loan amount
$920,000
Annual interest
$59,800
Gross yield
2.11%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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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. Listed$1,150,000–$1,250,000available11 Aug 2026

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 $466/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.1%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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

Hamlyn Heights in one glance

Hamlyn Heights at a glance

6,558

People

$780,000

Median sale

$466/wk

Median rent

3.11%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Hamlyn Heights report →

Keep researching

  • Why Hamlyn Heights? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Hamlyn Heights →
  • Other records on Sycamore St →

Listing material

Listed by Oslo Property

Beautifully Transformed Residence with Prime Locale for Lifestyle Ease

Defined: Reimagined with a luxurious simplicity that captures the laid-back beauty of Hamlyn Heights, this single-level home stands out for its top-tier finishes, fluid layout, and lifestyle ease.

Set beneath a raked ceiling, the open-plan arrangement draws stunning natural light across the social domain, where landscaped gardens and a covered alfresco bring the focus outside. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, home office, and a string of luxury inclusions across the 583sqm (approx.), this beautifully transformed residence encourages a relaxed pace of life just moments from local schools, cafes, recreation, and public transport.

Considered:

Read the full description

Kitchen: Freestanding dual-fuel cooker, walk-in pantry with fridge cavity and secondary sink, stone benchtops, island bench with breakfast bar overhang, feature lighting, sash windows, extensive bench space, brushed gold tapware, overhead cabinetry, tiled splash back, integrated rangehood, and downlights.

Open-Plan Living/Dining: Raked ceilings with raked window, engineered timber floors, wood fire with micro cement finish and integrated bench seat, bi-fold doors to alfresco, custom window furnishings, and downlights.

Master Suite: Full-height built-in robes, half-wall decorative timber cladding, wall lights, ceiling fan, street-facing window, carpet underfoot, and stylish ensuite featuring a dual floating vanity with under bench storage, twin wall mirrors, a walk-in shower, toilet, and gold tapware.

Secondary Bedrooms: Generous proportions, built-in robes, integrated study desk, sash windows with roller blind, carpet underfoot, ceiling fan, and downlights.

Main Bathroom: Complementary of the ensuite with its finishes and lighting plan, with a single floating vanity, gold tapware, walk-in shower with integrated shelf, arched wall mirror, freestanding tub, and separate toilet.

Outside: A stunning covered alfresco allows inside entertaining to flow outwards, with north-facing lawns framed by raised garden beds, trailer parking (accessed via the garage), and established trees all extending beyond a white picket front fence.

Luxury Inclusions: A timber-lined dedicated study, full laundry, and double garage with internal access. An Actron Air heating/cooling system, Colorbond roof, a covered front porch, and oversized double garage with rear roller door access.

Close by Facilities: Vines Road Shopping strip, Canteen 3215, IGA Supermarket, Hamlyn Park, Kardinia College, Western Heights College, Clonard College, Hamlyn Banks Primary School, Hamlyn Views School, Western Heights Academy, and Geelong CBD.

Ideal For: Young or growing families, first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors.

**All information offered by Oslo Property is provided in good faith. It is derived from sources believed to be accurate and current as at the date of publication and as such Oslo Property simply pass this information on. Use of such material is at your sole risk. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with respect to the information that is passed on. Oslo Property will not be liable for any loss resulting from any action or decision by you in reliance on the information. Photo ID must be shown at all open inspections in order to inspect the property*

Listing description written by Michael Tricarico, Oslo Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Remote Garage
  • Secure Parking
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