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WA › Mount Helena › Bunning Rd

440 Bunning Rd, Mount Helena WA 6082

House

$850,000

Last sold

26 Apr 2026

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

2,023 m²

Land

68 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $850,000 (26 Apr 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 2,023 m² against a 68 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mount Helena (last 5 years) with land size: median $310/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

$850,000

26 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Helena (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $310/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mount Helena at a glance

3,749

People

$962,500

Median sale

$649/wk

Median rent

3.51%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Helena report →

Vs Mount Helena

-11.7%

Median sale

Suburb $962,500

+0.46 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.51%

Suburb median $962,500 from 24 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

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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

20252026$740k$850k
  • Sold (recorded)
  1. Sold$850,00026 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted9 Apr 2026
  3. Sold$740,0008 Sept 2025
  4. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Aug 2025

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

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 2,023 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.

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 $649/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

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 2,023 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • 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

Mount Helena in one glance

Mount Helena at a glance

3,749

People

$962,500

Median sale

$649/wk

Median rent

3.51%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Helena report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mount Helena? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mount Helena →
  • Other records on Bunning Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Rosella Realty

HIDDEN HILLS COTTAGE HIDEAWAY IN THE HEART OF MT HELENA

Charming Cottage Home on half an acre - 440 Bunning Road, Mount Helena - Welcome to your dream retreat!

Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Mount Helena, this enchanting cottage home, constructed in 1965, offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern comfort.

Set on a generous 2053m2 block, this property is perfect for those seeking a serene lifestyle surrounded by nature and is perfectly positioned to offer more than enough space to build your next dream home of up to 484m2 without impacting the current cottage, leaving you to live, love, grow, develop and build for the future.

Read the full description

Property Features:

Wrap around verandas, fire pit and space to develop.

2 spacious bedrooms that provide a cozy sanctuary for relaxation.

1 well-appointed bathroom, plus an extra Aussie outdoor toilet for your added convenience.

Freshly painted walls, doors and polished jarrah floor boards add to the charm.

2 carport spaces to accommodate vehicles undercover and oodles of space for additional cars, trucks, caravans and campers.

69 sqm of thoughtfully designed, reverse cycle air-conditioned living space that maximises comfort and functionality with a total of 183m2 under the main roof.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the timeless architecture and country styling that reflects the character of the era.

The inviting living areas are bathed in natural light, showcasing stunning views of the great outdoors.

The property features beautiful trees and rock formations creating a tranquil environment, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Imagine spending your summers lounging in the expansive yard, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

The ample land provides endless possibilities for gardening, entertaining or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of country living.

This property is not just a home; it's a lifestyle.

Experience the charm of rural living while still being conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and recreational activities.

Price Guide: Offers Over $725,000

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of history in the heart of Mount Helena.

Disclaimer:

We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained therein is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, inaccuracies or misstatements contained herein. Prospective purchasers should make their own inquiries to verify the information contained herein.

All information contained in the Rosella Realty website is provided as a convenience to clients. All property prices displayed on the Website are current at the time of issue, but may change at any time and are subject to availability.

Listing description written by Alison Avery-Foy, Rosella Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Toilets: 2
  • Water Tank
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