Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Castlemaine › Berkeley St
$1,465,000
Last sold
16 Dec 2025
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,021 m²
Land
184 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$1,465,000
16 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $983/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Castlemaine
+99.3%
Median sale
Suburb $735,000
-1.72 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.45%
Suburb median $735,000 from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $488/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
UnknownArea
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cantwell Property CastlemaineSet in one of Castlemaine's most desirable streets is this beautifully restored Edwardian home with a sophisticated extension that embraces sustainable living and modern comfort. This all-electric residence seamlessly blends heritage charm with contemporary innovation, offering a warm and energy-efficient lifestyle surrounded by landscaped gardens and abundant natural light.
The original home welcomes you with a central hallway, high timber-clad ceilings, and double-hung windows, all newly installed and double-glazed for comfort and efficiency. Four spacious bedrooms include split system heating and cooling, with period fireplaces in three rooms. The generous main bedroom features a walk-in robe and a contemporary ensuite. A front lounge room overlooks the garden and offers a peaceful retreat with an ornate open fireplace, split system, and elegant proportions, ideal as a second living space, bedroom, or professional home office. The older part of the home is also highly insulated, ensuring year-round comfort.
To the rear, the north-facing extension opens into a light-filled living, dining, and kitchen zone, the heart of the home. With raked ceilings, built-in storage, and bamboo flooring, a Nectre N60 - Curved solid wood heater, and a split system, this space is designed for both entertaining and everyday ease. The galley-style kitchen is a true cook's haven, showcasing a custom-designed seamless stainless steel double sink integrated into the matching bench, a 900mm induction cooktop, a multi-function electric oven, and a two-drawer dishwasher. A generous walk-in pantry and direct access to the kitchen-side garden enhance functionality. A standout feature is the impressive 5.6-metre timber bench, 700mm deep, perfect for appliances, meal prep, and display, complemented by thoughtfully planned cabinetry and storage throughout. Adding to the home's practicality, a mudroom and European laundry provide convenience and efficiency.
The living opens to a covered deck, perfect for year-round entertaining, while the private back garden offers grapevine-shaded outdoor dining, ornamental trees, an espaliered orchard, raised wicking beds for vegetables, a pergola, and multiple sitting areas, all anchored by a wood-fired pizza oven. A separate studio with an attached workshop, bathroom, and split system provides flexible space for a home office, creative studio, guest accommodation, or Airbnb.
Throughout the home, abundant storage has been thoughtfully integrated, supporting a clutter-free and functional lifestyle. Every detail has been considered, from insulation and double-glazing to solar power and water-saving gardens, creating a residence that is not only beautiful but future-ready.
Key Features
> All-electric home with no gas connection and ultra-low power bills
> 11.5kW solar system (two arrays with inverter and micro-inverters)
> 3-phase power with conduit ready for EV charging
> Heat pump hot water, split systems in all main rooms, and a Nectre N60 - Curved wood heater
> Extensive insulation throughout the walls, roof, floor, and underfloor
> Double-glazing on all windows and external doors, including new sashes in the Edwardian section
> North-facing living zone with raked ceilings and built-in storage
> Cook's kitchen with induction cooktop, electric oven, walk-in pantry, and kitchen garden access
> 5.6m x 700mm timber bench ideal for appliances and prep
> Mudroom and Euro laundry for added functionality
> Studio with workshop, bathroom, kitchenette, and split system
> Landscaped garden with 40+ fruit trees, raised veggie beds, and pizza oven
> 40,000L+ water tanks plumbed to garden and laundry
> Fast FTTP NBN with Ethernet cabling to five rooms
> Edwardian features: high ceilings, fireplaces, timber floors, ceiling roses, new double-hung, double-glazed windows, and stained glass
This is an exciting opportunity to secure a character-filled home that combines timeless architecture with cutting-edge sustainability, all in a central Castlemaine location.
The property is to be sold by expressions of interest, closing 3pm Wednesday, 10th of December 2025, unless sold before.
Listing description written by Tom Robertson, Cantwell Property Castlemaine — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria 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.