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VIC › Emerald › Curtis Rd

5 Curtis Rd, Emerald VIC 3782

House

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

5,672 m²

Land

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 5,672 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Emerald (last 5 years) with land size: median $414/m² of land (n=156). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Emerald (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $414/m² of land (n=156). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Emerald at a glance

5,844

People

$920,000

Median sale

$578/wk

Median rent

3.27%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Emerald report →

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

  1. Soldprice unknown17 Mar 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Nov 2025

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

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $578/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. 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.

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

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • 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

Emerald in one glance

Emerald at a glance

5,844

People

$920,000

Median sale

$578/wk

Median rent

3.27%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Emerald report →

Keep researching

  • Why Emerald? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Emerald →
  • Other records on Curtis Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Bell Real Estate Emerald

A Botanical Wonderland Surrounding a Truly Unique Home.

This remarkable residence stands in a league of its own, Despite its sense of seclusion, this extraordinary property is just a short stroll from Emerald’s vibrant township — cafés, shops, transport, and the iconic Puffing Billy Railway.— a home shaped by years of meticulous craftsmanship, artistic vision, and unwavering dedication. Every handmade detail tells a story, creating a living masterpiece that simply cannot be replicated.

Cradled within magnificent, storybook gardens, the residence feels like a portal into another era — an era where beauty was intentional, craftsmanship was celebrated, and character mattered. Everywhere you look, the romance of the past reveals itself: corbels and arches, tessellated tiles, sash windows, cast iron features, leadlight, soaring ceilings, guttered cornices, carefully selected timbers, and bluestone touches that ground the home in timeless elegance.

At its heart lies a breathtaking circular conservatory crafted from bluestone and glass — a showpiece that anchors the entire property. Whether you're entertaining friends or sinking into a slow afternoon with a favourite book, it’s a space that invites you to pause, breathe, and take in the lush garden views.

Read the full description

Two private wings extend from this central hub: the main suite with a walk-in robe, ensuite, and its own secluded deck; and the guest suite with built-in robes and ensuite. A cast iron spiral staircase leads to the level below, revealing a rumpus room, a curved cellar/workshop, and internal access to the garage.

The remainder of the home radiates charm from the moment you step onto the shady front verandah. Inside, a welcoming foyer leads to a refined formal lounge with an open fireplace, a dedicated office fitted with beautiful Jarrah cabinetry, and a grand formal dining room designed for memorable celebrations. The adjoining kitchen/meals area features granite benchtops, a stainless steel 900mm freestanding Glem stove, Miele dishwasher, walk in pantry and a servery perfect for hosting. A third bedroom with built-in robes, an oversized laundry, and a separate bathroom complete this thoughtful layout. Comfort is assured throughout with gas ducted heating, hydronic heating, and the practicality of a ducted vacuum system.

Every corner of this home holds a surprise — hidden nooks, whimsical spaces, and enchanting pockets both inside and out. Children will feel like they’ve stepped into the ultimate adventure… the kind of place where hide-and-seek becomes legendary. And adults will rediscover the joy of wandering, exploring, and slowing down.

Set on nearly 1.5 acres, the gardens are nothing short of breathtaking. Towering old-growth trees draped in orchids, sweeping lawns, stone and brick pathways, ponds and pockets of botanical wonder form one of the most remarkable private garden collections you’ll ever encounter — a true Emerald Botanic Garden in miniature. A second garage, garden shed, storeroom, and studio/workshop provide endless space for hobbies, tinkering, or artistic pursuits. 5kW solar further enhances the home’s efficiency.

This is not simply a home; it’s a legacy of craftsmanship, creativity, and love. You truly have to experience it in person to appreciate the artistry that has shaped every inch of it.

CALL TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE INSPECTION TODAY! Call Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451.

Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office.

Listing description written by Aaron Day, Bell Real Estate Emerald — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Rumpus Room
  • Toilets: 3
  • Vacuum System
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