Black Hill at a glance
2,084
People
$575,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.75%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Black Hill › Rowe St
$515,000
Last sold
26 Nov 2025
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
262 m²
Land
80 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
$515,000
26 Nov 2025 · 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 Black Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $896/m² of land (n=83). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Black Hill at a glance
2,084
People
$575,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.75%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Black Hill
-10.4%
Median sale
Suburb $575,000
+0.44 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.75%
Suburb median $575,000 from 25 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 $415/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
UnknownVictoria 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.
Area
Black Hill at a glance
2,084
People
$575,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.75%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate Ballarat and AvocaBlending timeless character with contemporary living, this captivating cottage offers both style and functionality in a sought-after location. Cleverly designed with ample windows, strategic lighting, and expansive decking, the home feels open and inviting while overlooking a lush, established garden.
Inside, you'll find two generous bedrooms and two modern bathrooms, complemented by an open-plan living and dining area. The gourmet kitchen boasts stone benchtops, a breakfast bar, under-bench stainless steel sinks, and a 900mm stainless steel cooker. A neatly concealed European laundry sits behind bi-fold doors, maximising space and convenience.
The dining area opens directly to the deck, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor flow, while the living area connects through French doors to a second deck, enhancing the home's sense of space. Clever built-in overhead storage provides the perfect spot for books or display pieces.
Period features have been beautifully maintained, including an original fireplace, timber ceilings, and ornate architraves. The master bedroom includes a built-in robe and ensuite with a walk-in shower, while the second bedroom features its own original fireplace and timber details. The main bathroom delivers chic, modern luxury with a clawfoot bath, walk-in shower, and elegant vanity.
Situated in a quiet street among other beautiful period homes, the property is just minutes from the Ballarat CBD, the new GovHub, and Ballarat train station. There's off-street parking for two cars, plus potential for a garage or carport. Architecturally designed preliminary drawings for an additional bedroom and bathroom are also available.
Investment Note: The property is currently leased to a tenant on a month-to-month basis at $390 per week, offering immediate rental income and flexibility for the future.
Listing description written by Adam Henderson, Elders Real Estate Ballarat and Avoca — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.