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5 Motel Ct, Launching Place VIC 3139

For saleHouse

$950,000–$1,000,000

For sale

Asking range

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

1,096 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $950,000–$1,000,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $950,000–$1,000,000(Listing record · 26 July 2026)
  • FactLand 1,096 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Launching Place (last 5 years) with land size: median $517/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)
  • CalculationAsk is 19% above the Launching Place median recorded sale ($797,750, n=38, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Launching Place's advertised median rent ($496/wk), implied gross yield would be 2.71% — 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

$950,000–$1,000,000

Asking range · $867/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Launching Place (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $517/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Launching Place at a glance

2,476

People

$797,750

Median sale

$496/wk

Median rent

3.23%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Launching Place report →

Vs Launching Place

+19.1%

Median sale

Suburb $797,750

-0.52 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.23%

Suburb median $797,750 from 38 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
$950,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$52,070
Transfer/Registration Fee
$2,327
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
$1,008,097

$58,097 on top of the price (6.1% 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 Launching Place's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
1.21%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-37,858
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.23
Annual rent
$25,792
Operating expenses
$14,250
Loan amount
$760,000
Annual interest
$49,400
Gross yield
2.71%

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$950,000–$1,000,000available26 July 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 $496/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.7%. 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

Launching Place in one glance

Launching Place at a glance

2,476

People

$797,750

Median sale

$496/wk

Median rent

3.23%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Launching Place report →

Keep researching

  • Why Launching Place? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Launching Place →
  • Other records on Motel Ct →

Listing material

Listed by Property Partners in Real Estate

WHERE STORYBOOK CHARM MEETS THOUGHTFUL MODERN LIVING

Welcome to 5 Motel Court, Launching Place, where timeless character, thoughtful design and an exceptional connection to the outdoors combine to create a home that feels truly special. With its enchanting storybook-inspired façade and beautifully established gardens, this charming double-storey residence immediately captures the imagination, while every detail has been carefully considered to deliver comfort, functionality and energy-efficient living.

Built with longevity, efficiency and comfort at its heart, the home exceeds expectations with its impressive 6-star energy rating. Carefully designed to maximise its prized north-facing orientation, it incorporates double glazing & insulation, sealed doors and windows, a rainwater tank servicing the toilets, and an instant hot water system, ensuring outstanding year-round comfort and energy efficiency.

From the moment you step inside, soaring 2.7-metre ceilings, stunning Tasmanian Oak hardwood flooring and expansive north-facing windows immediately create a wonderful sense of warmth, space and connection to the outdoors. Bathed in natural light throughout the day, the interiors feel bright, inviting and effortlessly welcoming.

Read the full description

Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the exceptional kitchen. Beautifully appointed with engineered stone benchtops, quality appliances, generous preparation space, a charming breakfast nook and an integrated pantry and laundry, it is every bit as practical as it is beautiful, this is a space where cooking becomes a pleasure rather than a chore and everyday moments feel just that little bit more special. Seamlessly connecting with the adjoining living and dining areas, it provides the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends or simply enjoying the peace and comfort of home.

Offering the perfect balance of connection and privacy, the thoughtfully designed two-storey floorplan has been created to suit modern family living. The ground floor is anchored by the spacious main bedroom, complete with a walk-in robe and private ensuite, creating a peaceful retreat for parents. A separate powder room adds an extra layer of convenience for both family and guests, while ducted heating ensures year-round warmth and comfort. Upstairs, two further bedrooms are accompanied by a generous multi-purpose living area that can effortlessly adapt to your family's changing needs, whether as a children's retreat, playroom, home office, study or second lounge. A separate storage room further enhances the home's practicality, ensuring there is a place for everything.

Outside, the gardens are every bit as inviting as the home itself. Established native plantings and fruit trees create a peaceful sanctuary, while three raised vegetable beds provide the opportunity to grow your own fresh produce. The outdoor BBQ area has been designed for effortless entertaining, while evenings gathered around the fire pit promise countless memories with family and friends. Fully enclosed with 1.5-metre fencing and thoughtfully designed with both children and pets in mind, the outdoor spaces are as secure as they are welcoming.

Adding even further appeal is the abundance of storage and parking, including four-car accommodation, dedicated caravan parking, a substantial 4.5m x 7m shed, extensive under-house storage, a solar-powered automatic front gate and a 5,000-litre rainwater tank. With direct access to the Lilydale Warburton Rail Trail, walking and cycling adventures are quite literally at your doorstep, allowing you to embrace the very best of the Yarra Valley lifestyle.

Beyond the property itself, the location is equally appealing. Perfectly positioned within easy reach of local shops, primary schools, cafés and public transport, everyday conveniences are always close at hand.

Beautifully designed and thoughtfully crafted, this is a home that simply must be experienced in person. Contact Property Partners today to arrange your inspection.

NOTE - the tiny house on wheels will be removed

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 Paul Marra, Property Partners in Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Water Tank
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