Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Castlemaine › Doveton St
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
213 m²
Land
116 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $987/m² of land (n=150). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $488/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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.
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Area
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cantwell Property CastlemaineFrom the founders of Lifehouse Design, this reimagined 120-year-old semi-detached cottage offers a compelling dialogue between heritage and contemporary architecture. Nestled privately behind a leafy frontage, the home unfolds with spatial clarity and material richness, embracing light, texture, and a deep connection to nature.
The original cottage retains its tactile charm, dark-stained timber floors, high ceilings, and double-hung windows. A front-facing sitting room, anchored by a gas fireplace within a period surround, sets a warm tone. Three bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged: one facing the street, and two positioned off the central hallway, each offering quiet retreat and character.
In 2019, a considered architectural addition was introduced, a new rhythm to the home. A central courtyard, once the site of the original kitchen, now forms a tranquil core, softened by Virginia creeper and framed by the original brick fireplace. From here, the plan cascades into a north-facing living zone, where recycled materials, polished concrete floors, and expansive glazing create a seamless connection to the garden.
The open-plan kitchen, dining, and second living area is both functional and expressive. Bespoke joinery conceals a Euro-style laundry, while a gas cooktop, undermount oven, and drawer dishwasher are integrated with precision. A Nectre wood heater and cleverly recessed split system ensure year-round comfort.
The bathroom is a study in spatial efficiency and elegance, with a wall-hung basin, shower, bath, and toilet, all illuminated by a light well that draws natural light deep into the plan.
To the rear, the north-facing garden is a private sanctuary, established with ornamental trees, hedging, and productive raised vegetable beds. A shed offers additional utility, while the integrated solar system and high-performance insulation (6 Air Cell, 9-star energy rating) reflect the home's commitment to low-impact living.
Positioned within walking distance to Castlemaine's town centre and the bushland trails of Kalimna Park, this home offers an exceptional balance of urban amenity and natural retreat.
Architectural Features:
> Renovated 120-year-old cottage with 2019 architectural extension
> Three bedrooms: one front-facing, two off the central hallway
> Front sitting room with period fireplace and gas heater
> Central courtyard with original brick fireplace and Virginia creeper
> North-facing open-plan living with polished concrete floors
> Bespoke joinery, Euro-style laundry, integrated storage
> Double glazing, Nectre wood heater, split system
> Contemporary kitchen with gas cooktop and drawer dishwasher
> Light-filled bathroom with wall-hung basin and bath
> Private rear garden with raised veggie beds and shed
> Integrated solar system, 9-star energy rating
> Walkable to Castlemaine town centre and Kalimna Park
Listing description written by Tom Robertson, Cantwell Property Castlemaine — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.