Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Mount Helen › Gear Ave
$1,680,000
Last sold
10 Feb 2022
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
20,234.282 m²
Land
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
$1,680,000
10 Feb 2022 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Helen (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $671/m² of land (n=110). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mount Helen
+126.3%
Median sale
Suburb $742,500
-1.66 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.97%
Suburb median $742,500 from 39 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 $424/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
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratAn inspired family entertainer, and a haven of peace, beauty and utter tranquillity. This four bedroom residence was designed with lifestyle in mind and is set on 5 beautiful acres (approx.) of manicured gardens and surrounds located in the ever-popular Mount Helen precinct, only 10 minutes to Ballarat CBD.
A sense of Hampton living with a large front verandah welcomes you to the Home. Opening into the sensational large entry where the magic begins.
The ground floor offers a formal north facing lounge opening up to the open plan living and dining area forming the hub of the home, flowing seamlessly to the large laundry and outdoor alfresco. A fabulous chef’s kitchen with comprehensive storage and SS appliances sits elegantly in the space and enjoys the superb formal garden lookout. A classic master bedroom hosting a large ensuite with sweeping views to the manicured rear garden and a spacious walk in robe. A dedicated home/office and adjacent powder room situated at the front of the home for easy access.
A third living zone occupies the upper section of the residence perfect for the home office or living space for the growing family along with three large bedrooms featuring built in robes and cabinetry. The sparkling central bathroom is complete with bath, vanity, shower and toilet.
Comprehensive appointments include, central heating, cooling, wood fireplace, ducted vacuum, ceiling fans, gorgeous hardwood flooring, attached double lock up remote car garage along with a 18x6m external shed including a dedicated studio/salon, outdoor pavilion with sink & cabinetry, water tanks, chook run, 2 dedicated horse paddock & shelters.
A wonderful family home for entertaining, relaxed living and outdoor adventures, the property also lends itself to a work from home beauty salon as an added feature.
The manicured grounds feature the grandeur of established landmark trees wrapped with informal garden beds. The residence is set back behind a picturesque front entrance and driveway flanked by established Ornamental Pear trees and strolling lawns. Stepping out to the rear of the residence you are met with a private, undercover outdoor living oasis adorned by lawn and landscaped surrounds overlooking a breathtaking water feature. Raised vegetable garden beds complete this garden.
This stunning family home feels a world away yet is just a few minutes from schools, Ballarat Uni, public transport, shops, and offers a memorable place of permanent residence. Lifestyle properties of this calibre boasting prestige acreage are a rare find. Enquire today to arrange your private inspection.
Listing description written by Andreana Donhardt, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.