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VIC › Box Hill North › Simmons St

5 Simmons St, Box Hill North VIC 3129

House

$1,350,000

Last sold

8 Aug 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

587 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,350,000 (8 Aug 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 587 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Box Hill North (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,514/m² of land (n=38). 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

$1,350,000

8 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Box Hill North (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,514/m² of land (n=38). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Box Hill North at a glance

13,186

People

$1,530,000

Median sale

$625/wk

Median rent

2.12%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Box Hill North report →

Vs Box Hill North

-11.8%

Median sale

Suburb $1,530,000

+0.29 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.12%

Suburb median $1,530,000 from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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. Sold$1,350,0008 Aug 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 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 $625/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

Box Hill North in one glance

Box Hill North at a glance

13,186

People

$1,530,000

Median sale

$625/wk

Median rent

2.12%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Box Hill North report →

Keep researching

  • Why Box Hill North? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Box Hill North →
  • Other records on Simmons St →

Listing material

Listed by McGrath Box Hill

Dual Living with Endless Possibilities

Beautifully positioned on a prized corner allotment in one of Box Hill North's most tightly held pockets, this exceptional property delivers the rare advantage of true dual living. Combining a beautifully renovated three-bedroom family home with a fully self-contained detached granny flat, it offers flexible four-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation across two independent living environments-perfect for multigenerational families, guest accommodation, home-based professionals or buyers seeking additional rental income.

The main residence blends timeless appeal with contemporary comfort. Bathed in natural light, it showcases polished timber floors, ornate cornices and a thoughtfully designed layout featuring three generous bedrooms, a dedicated study, a central family bathroom and multiple living areas. Ducted heating and cooling, an updated laundry and additional WC provide everyday practicality for modern family living.

Designed for effortless entertaining, the expansive open-plan family and dining area flows seamlessly outdoors to a substantial covered alfresco and adjoining timber deck. Whether hosting family celebrations or enjoying relaxed weekends at home, the generous outdoor living spaces create a wonderful extension of the home. At the centre, the beautifully appointed kitchen is equipped with a skylight, freestanding cooker and butler's pantry, balancing functionality with style.

Read the full description

Privately positioned at the rear of the property, the detached granny flat offers a level of independence rarely found in traditional family homes. Complete with its own street-facing entrance, private courtyard, covered outdoor area, entertaining deck, kitchenette and bathroom, it functions as a genuine self-contained residence. Close Enough to Share Life, Separate Enough to Enjoy Your Own Space. Whether accommodating extended family, independent teenagers, long-term guests, a home office or generating rental income, it provides remarkable flexibility while allowing everyone to enjoy their own private space.

Beautifully landscaped gardens, a welcoming front yard, covered porch, workshop, generous storage and ample off-street parking further enhance the home's appeal. Ideally located within walking distance of Box Hill Hospital and moments from Box Hill North Primary School, Koonung Secondary College, Box Hill Central, Westfield Doncaster, public transport and Eastern Freeway access, this is a rare opportunity to secure a home that delivers outstanding lifestyle, flexibility and long-term value.

- Prized corner allotment in one of Box Hill North's most tightly held locations

- Flexible 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom accommodation across a renovated family home and detached granny flat

- Three-bedroom main residence with dedicated study, multiple living zones and central family bathroom

- Expansive covered alfresco and timber deck designed for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining

- Stylish kitchen featuring a skylight, freestanding cooker and butler's pantry

- Fully self-contained detached granny flat with its own street-facing entrance

- Private courtyard, covered outdoor area and entertaining deck exclusive to the granny flat

- Ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodation, home business or rental income

- Landscaped gardens, workshop, generous storage and ample off-street parking

- Ducted heating and cooling, updated laundry and additional WC to the main residence

- Walk to Box Hill Hospital, close to Box Hill North Primary School, Koonung Secondary College, Box Hill Central, Westfield Doncaster, public transport and Eastern Freeway

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Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been supplied to us and is to be used as a guide only. No information in this report is to be relied on for financial or legal purposes. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the above information, we stress that particulars herein are for information only and do not constitute representation by the Owners or Agent. We always recommend undertaking your own due diligence.

Listing description written by Luna Tian, McGrath Box Hill — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Ducted Heating
  • Floorboards
  • Study
  • Toilets: 3
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