West Hobart at a glance
6,452
People
$1,055,000
Median sale
$553/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › West Hobart › Corby Ave
$825,000
Last sold
29 Mar 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
670 m²
Land
175 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
$825,000
29 Mar 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Hobart (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,192/m² of land (n=103). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
West Hobart at a glance
6,452
People
$1,055,000
Median sale
$553/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West Hobart
-21.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,055,000
+0.76 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.73%
Suburb median $1,055,000 from 29 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
TASPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $553/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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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
West Hobart at a glance
6,452
People
$1,055,000
Median sale
$553/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts HobartOffered to the market for only the second time in nearly 50 years, this classic 1970s family home is a rare find in one of Hobart's most sought-after suburbs. Perched in an elevated, sun-drenched position, it captures panoramic views stretching across to the River, Tasman Bridge, and the ever-changing cityscape, with glimpses of both the Eastern and Western Shores. The leafy location is also flanked by Knocklofty Reserve which is full of native bushland and wildlife with a variety of walking trails leading all the way up to Kunyani.
Inside, the home retains much of its original charm, with three generously sized bedrooms and a spacious, light-filled lounge. The well-positioned kitchen and bathroom remain largely original, offering a fantastic opportunity to renovate while preserving the home's retro appeal.
Step outside to the entertainment deck, perfectly placed to soak in all-day sunshine and breath-taking vistas. Below, a spacious garage and rumpus room, with internal access adding convenience, while the private rear garden is a lush retreat. A stylish stone retaining wall near the front entrance enhances the home's street appeal.
This well built and now highly fashionable 1970s gem is ready to enjoy as is, yet offers incredible potential for modern updates. Nestled in a premium West Hobart location, you'll enjoy:
- Solar hot water and ceiling insulation ensuring lower energy bills
- Reverse cycle heat pump and wood heater for all-year-round comfort
- Secondary glazing in the living area to trap the warmer air in winter
- Walking distance to the CBD and Knocklofty Reserve is only moment away
- A prime school catchment zone for both public and private
- Easy access to local cafes, the Hill Street Grocer and specialty food stores, showcasing the best of Tasmanian produce
With its unbeatable location, classic design, and future potential, this home is a standout opportunity in an area of enduring high demand. Don't miss your chance to secure a piece of West Hobart's charm!
Please contact Ben Vance for further information or to arrange your private inspection.
Approximate council rates, $ 2600 per annum
Approximate water rates, $ 1100 per annum
Approximate rental return, $ 600 - $ 650 per week
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. While there is no reason to doubt it's accuracy, guarantee cannot be assured. The content is intended as advice, and such as cannot be taken as absolute fact. Any and all imagery displaying outlines, measurements or locations are approximate for marketing purposes only. Please refer to the title documents supplied. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.
Listing description written by Ben Vance, Harcourts Hobart — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.