Mount Hawthorn at a glance
8,686
People
$2,290,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
1.83%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Mount Hawthorn › Ellesmere St
$2,750,000
Last sold
15 Sept 2025
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
637 m²
Land
412 m²
Building
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
$2,750,000
15 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Hawthorn (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,347/m² of land (n=32). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mount Hawthorn at a glance
8,686
People
$2,290,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
1.83%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mount Hawthorn
+20.1%
Median sale
Suburb $2,290,000
-0.30 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.83%
Suburb median $2,290,000 from 16 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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 637 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $808/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. 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.
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
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 637 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
Mount Hawthorn at a glance
8,686
People
$2,290,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
1.83%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by ZSA ZSA PropertyOriginally built circa 1927, Merthyr House is a Federation residence that speaks to a bygone era — reimagined in 2002 to meet the needs of modern family living. Spanning two expansive levels, this timeless home offers refined comfort and generous proportions, all set in the vibrant heart of Mount Hawthorn.
SPOTLIGHT
/ Originally built circa 1927
/ Extensively extended and renovated in 2002
/ Built by specialist builders, National Estate Builders and designed by Roger Cuperus
/ Large 637 sqm corner block
/ Built area 412 sqm approx.
/ Tuck-pointed brick home
/ Jarrah floors and staircase
/ High ceilings throughout
/ Leadlight windows, period cornices and ceiling roses throughout
/ Lighting by Alti Lighting and Subiaco Restoration
/ Sheoak kitchen cabinetry and stone benchtops
/ Kitchen appliances include Ilve gas cook top and electric oven, Miele dishwasher, coffee machine and built-in microwave
/ Mahogany bathroom cabinetry and marble vanity tops
/ Heated towel rails to ensuite and to upstairs bathroom
/ Daiken reverse-cycle air-conditioner and split-system to garage loft
/ Intercom
/ Reticulated gardens
/ Security alarm
/ Set opposite a small neighbourhood park
/ Large garage with upstairs loft
/ Private home tucked behind limestone walls
With its distinguishable features, Merthyr House is for the discerning few that appreciate old world character, but don't wish to sacrifice light, space or modern living. With its soaring ceilings, spacious rooms and abundant natural light, this elegant residence ticks many boxes. Sympathetic to its Federation era origin, the extension complements its heritage whilst providing a thoughtful layout and delivering a beautifully crafted family home.
Incorporating a plethora of character features, the residence features Jarrah floors and a Jarrah staircase, period cornices and ceiling roses, arch mouldings, leadlight windows, turned posts and bullnose verandahs.
Enhanced by a substantial extension, the heart of the home unfolds into a generous open-plan living and dining domain, anchored by a beautifully crafted kitchen adorned with rich sheoak cabinetry and stone benchtops. Framed by timber windows and graceful arched doors — each inset with delicate leadlight — this refined space is bathed in natural light and layered with character.
With a thoughtful layout, the residence features a formal living area to the northern side of the home, providing a second breakaway space for the family. A formal dining room or study off the main corridor offers further options, whilst a large ground floor bedroom caters to multiple generational living.
Upstairs you'll find five well proportioned bedrooms, including a generous main suite with walk-in-robe and an ensuite with mahogany cabinetry and a marble vanity. Catering well to a growing family, you have the choice of a loft style bedroom with northern windows plus four traditional secondary bedrooms. Two family bathrooms, with one on each floor, feature claw foot baths and high quality appointments.
Wrapping around the home, manicured gardens and expansive brick paving create a picture of refined outdoor living, all elegantly framed by a limestone wall that borders both street frontages. A classic bullnose verandah extends from the main living area — an inviting, sheltered space for effortless alfresco entertaining — while additional paved zones offer versatile pockets perfect for hosting family celebrations on a grand scale.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Mount Hawthorn, Merthyr House sits within one of Perth's most sought-after suburbs. Surrounded by leafy, tree-lined streets and just moments from the vibrant buzz of Scarborough Beach Road's dining and boutique scene, the location offers a seamless blend of village charm and urban convenience. The Mezz is just around the corner for your everyday essentials, while Mount Hawthorn Primary School is a short stroll away.
RATES
Council $3,641.45 pa
Water $2,138.57 pa
Listing description written by Danielle Geagea, ZSA ZSA Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.