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VIC › Healesville › Dowd Rd

5 Dowd Rd, Healesville VIC 3777

For saleLand for Sale

$350,000–$385,000

For sale

Asking range

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Bedrooms

0

Bathrooms

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Car spaces

1,447 m²

Land

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Districts View

Given the $350,000–$385,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $350,000–$385,000(Listing record · 18 May 2026)
  • FactLand 1,447 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 56% below the Healesville median recorded sale ($800,750, n=68, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Healesville's advertised median rent ($521/wk), implied gross yield would be 7.74% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$350,000–$385,000

Asking range · $242/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Healesville at a glance

7,772

People

$800,750

Median sale

$521/wk

Median rent

3.38%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Healesville report →

Vs Healesville

-56.3%

Median sale

Suburb $800,750

+4.36 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.38%

Suburb median $800,750 from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$350,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$16,070
Transfer/Registration Fee
$923
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$370,693

$20,693 on top of the price (5.9% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Healesville's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
6.24%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$3,642
Interest cover (DSCR)
1.20
Annual rent
$27,092
Operating expenses
$5,250
Loan amount
$280,000
Annual interest
$18,200
Gross yield
7.74%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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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. Listed$350,000–$385,000available18 May 2026

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 $521/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.

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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 7.7%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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

Healesville in one glance

Healesville at a glance

7,772

People

$800,750

Median sale

$521/wk

Median rent

3.38%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Healesville report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Noel Jones Maroondah & Yarra Ranges

Rare Opportunity in the Heart of the Yarra Valley with Approved Plans & Permit

Nestled in one of Healesville's most sought-after pockets, this 1447m² parcel of land presents a rare and exciting opportunity to secure one of the last remaining vacant blocks in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Located just five minutes from Healesville's vibrant town centre and surrounded by rolling hills and iconic vineyards, this property combines peaceful seclusion with unbeatable convenience.

What sets this offering apart is the inclusion of a current planning permit and endorsed architectural plans, allowing you to move forward with your dream home without the delays and costs typically associated with the planning process. The approved plans showcase a contemporary residence thoughtfully designed to maximise the natural outlook, featuring expansive living areas, generous accommodation, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow that makes the most of the breathtaking views.

The block occupies a commanding position at the top end of town, providing privacy, tranquillity, and stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside. With bushfire management and key infrastructure requirements already addressed, much of the groundwork has been done-making it easier than ever to turn vision into reality.

Read the full description

Enjoy the best of both worlds: the peace and beauty of a rural lifestyle, with the thriving energy of Healesville just moments away. From gourmet cafes and boutique distilleries to artisan producers and the popular Healesville Sanctuary, every amenity is close at hand. The property is also ideally situated just an hour's drive from Melbourne's CBD and international airport via major road links, offering a straightforward commute or convenient weekend retreat.

This is a rare chance to secure a slice of Yarra Valley paradise in a location that continues to grow in popularity. With land of this calibre becoming increasingly scarce, now is the time to act. Contact us today to find out more or arrange an inspection of this outstanding opportunity.

Disclaimer:

Noel Jones has taken every precaution to establish the accuracy of the information provided. Some images may have been digitally enhanced or virtually staged for presentation purposes. This material does not constitute any representation by the vendor or real estate agent as to the property's current condition or features. You should rely on your own inspection and enquiries to satisfy yourself of the condition and characteristics of the property.

Listing description written by Kerrie Stafford, Noel Jones Maroondah & Yarra Ranges — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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