Districts
SuburbsBlogSearch
Sign inGet started
Districts
SuburbsBlogSearch
Sign inGet started

TAS › West Launceston › Laura St

42A Laura St, West Launceston TAS 7250

House

$1,450,000

Last sold

31 July 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

5

Car spaces

1,245 m²

Land

309 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,450,000 (31 July 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 1,245 m² against a 309 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in West Launceston (last 5 years) with land size: median $861/m² of land (n=106). 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

$1,450,000

31 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Launceston (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $861/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

West Launceston at a glance

4,336

People

$705,000

Median sale

$527/wk

Median rent

3.89%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 41 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West Launceston report →

Vs West Launceston

+105.7%

Median sale

Suburb $705,000

-2.00 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.89%

Suburb median $705,000 from 41 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

i

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$1,450,00031 July 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted13 May 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

TAS

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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $527/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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

West Launceston in one glance

West Launceston at a glance

4,336

People

$705,000

Median sale

$527/wk

Median rent

3.89%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 41 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West Launceston report →

Keep researching

  • Why West Launceston? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in West Launceston →
  • Other records on Laura St →

Listing material

Listed by Harrison Agents Launceston

An Architectural Statement of Luxury

Striking from the outset, this contemporary residence commands attention with its bold modern façade and flawless presence, setting the tone for a home that delivers uncompromising style and sophistication at every turn.

Step inside and be immediately captivated by the breathtaking sense of space. Soaring high ceilings and a prized north-east-facing orientation, flood the expansive open-plan living zone with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Designed for both effortless living and impressive entertaining, this central hub is enhanced by zoned ducted heating throughout, ensuring absolute comfort.

At the heart of the home lies a designer kitchen of exceptional quality, featuring expansive bench-tops, sleek soft-close cabinetry, premium appliances and a butler's pantry. The adjoining dining zone offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners or larger gatherings, all framed by clean architectural lines and a refined, contemporary palette.

Read the full description

Dining room seamlessly flows through to a polished concrete, light filled alfresco area which is an entertainer's delight, with its own cabinetry and a wood heater. Bi-fold doors open up to a polished concrete deck which also has an outdoor fire place, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping views across the city and to the mountains beyond. By day, it's a tranquil retreat; by night, it transforms into a dazzling back-drop of twinkling lights.

Accommodation is equally impressive. The master suite is a private sanctuary, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a stunning en-suite where moody black tones meet warm Black-heart Sassafras timber finishes, creating a space that feels both indulgent and serene. Three additional bedrooms are serviced by a second designer bathroom, echoing the same sophisticated aesthetic.

Practicality has been carefully considered, with a large double garage, separate downstairs toilet, and extensive under-house space, offering exciting potential for further expansion or additional storage.

Outdoors, the landscaped backyard is both beautiful and functional, featuring established plantings, fruit trees and additional car parking. There is also scope to further enhance the property, with potential for a rear extension or granny flat (STCA), adding flexibility and future value.

Finished with an exposed aggregate driveway, 10 kilowatt solar system, electric car charging, double glazing throughout, and a low-maintenance design, every inch of this home has been curated to perfection.

Ideally located 4 minutes from Launceston's CBD and the Launceston General Hospital and walking distance to West Launceston's Tamar Valley Grocer, the iconic Cataract Gorge and West Launceston Primary School.

A true marquee residence in one of West Launceston's most desirable pockets, this is a home that doesn't just impress, it inspires.

The information on this website has in part been supplied to Harrison Agents Launceston by third parties and all information is published solely for potential purchasers to assist them in deciding whether or not they wish to make further enquiries about the properties. Harrison Agents Launceston has not checked the accuracy of the information and does no more than pass it on.

Listing description written by Shelley Spencer, Harrison Agents Launceston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Ducted Heating
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Remote Garage
  • Solar Panels
  • Toilets: 3
Districts

Australian property research from recorded sales, listings, and official layers. Missing data is shown as unavailable, never filled in.

Research

  • Property search
  • Suburb profiles
  • Blog
  • Calculators
  • Follow suburbs
  • Sign in

Learn

  • How we use data
  • What's covered
  • Questions
  • Who it's for
  • Access

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • support@districts.com.au

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms

© 2026 Districts

districts.com.au

Research purposes only. Not personal financial advice, a valuation, or a planning certificate. Always speak to a licensed financial adviser before you act.