Sandy Bay at a glance
12,555
People
$1,152,500
Median sale
$548/wk
Median rent
2.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 36 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › Sandy Bay › Heathorn Ave
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
604 m²
Land
153 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 Sandy Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,961/m² of land (n=65). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Sandy Bay at a glance
12,555
People
$1,152,500
Median sale
$548/wk
Median rent
2.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 36 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
TASPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $548/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
Sandy Bay at a glance
12,555
People
$1,152,500
Median sale
$548/wk
Median rent
2.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 36 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts HobartIn one of Sandy Bay's most admired and tightly held lifestyle pockets, this beautifully cared-for double-brick home offers something increasingly hard to find: level, private, move-in-ready living within an easy walk of the beach, shops, cafés, clubs and parks.
Set in the prized Nutgrove area, 5 Heathorn Avenue places you moments from the waterfront, with nearby walking links to Nutgrove Beach and Long Beach, while Lower Sandy Bay's everyday conveniences are close at hand. From grocers, butchers and cafés to pharmacy, post office/news outlet options, parks, bowls, croquet and open green spaces, this is a location where the car can often stay parked. Nutgrove Beach and Long Beach are both well-known Sandy Bay foreshore destinations, with Long Beach also close to the reserve playground and Lower Sandy Bay shops.
The home itself has been immaculately maintained and presents with a quiet confidence that only solid homes of this era can offer. Double-brick construction, generous room sizes, timber detailing, character windows and a warm sense of privacy all combine with practical modern updates to create a home that feels immediately comfortable.
The floor plan is wonderfully flexible. A spacious kitchen with excellent storage, island bench, wall oven and dishwasher connects easily with the living and dining zone, while a separate lounge or third bedroom provides valuable versatility. Use it as a formal sitting room, children's retreat, guest room, work-from-home space or simply as the third bedroom when needed.
Accommodation is generous, with the main bedroom enjoying a walk-in robe and the remaining bedrooms offering excellent proportions. Two bathrooms add genuine convenience, including a beautifully modernised main bathroom with a large walk-in shower, separate bath and toilet. The second bathroom, positioned near the laundry, adds further practicality for guests, family or those planning for long-term ease of living.
This is a home that will strongly appeal to downsizers, retirees, professional couples and small families alike. The level setting, easy internal layout, modern walk-in shower and low-fuss garden spaces make day-to-day living simple, while the privacy and walkability of the address make the lifestyle exceptional.
Outside, established gardens frame the home beautifully, with private places to sit, entertain or enjoy time with children and grandchildren. A rear deck flows from the kitchen, while the fenced frontage, wide street setting, carport, garage/storage and off-street parking all add to the home's practicality.
Lovingly and carefully maintained throughout the current ownership, the home presents in immaculate condition and is absolutely ready to move straight into. At the same time, it offers the kind of solid, well-kept foundation where a new owner can simply enjoy it as it is, or gradually introduce their own cosmetic style over time without any urgency.
In a suburb long regarded as one of Tasmania's most exclusive, and in a pocket where opportunities are rarely released, 5 Heathorn Avenue is a home of comfort, quality and enduring lifestyle appeal.
Feature points
• Prized Nutgrove position in one of Sandy Bay's most tightly held pockets
• Level, easy-living floor plan ideal for downsizers, retirees and long-term comfort
• Immaculately maintained double-brick home with recent cosmetic maintenance
• Three generous bedrooms, or two bedrooms plus second living/formal lounge
• Main bedroom with walk-in robe
• Two bathrooms, including modern main bathroom with large walk-in shower
• Spacious kitchen with island bench, excellent storage, dishwasher and wall oven
• Open living/dining plus flexible second sitting room or guest space
• Ducted heating and cooling throughout
• Private established gardens, rear deck and outdoor sitting areas
• Carport, garage/storage and additional off-street parking
• Walk to Nutgrove Beach, Long Beach, cafés, shops, parks, bowls and croquet
Listing description written by Colin Miller, Harcourts Hobart — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.