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WA › Applecross › Matheson Rd

50 Matheson Rd, Applecross WA 6153

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

908 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 908 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Applecross (last 5 years) with land size: median $3,938/m² of land (n=29). 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Applecross (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,938/m² of land (n=29). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Applecross at a glance

7,641

People

$2,042,942

Median sale

$833/wk

Median rent

2.12%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Applecross report →

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

i

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. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 July 2025
  2. Soldprice unknown15 July 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 908 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $833/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. 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.

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

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 908 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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

Applecross in one glance

Applecross at a glance

7,641

People

$2,042,942

Median sale

$833/wk

Median rent

2.12%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Applecross report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Hartanto Properties

UNDER OFFER!

Set on a sprawling 908sqm block, 50 Matheson Road offers the rare combination of renovated character charm, expansive living, and future development potential. This beautifully presented 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence with 2 carport parking delivers a lifestyle of comfort, space, and elegance.

From the moment you enter, you're greeted with a sense of warmth and timeless appeal. The large open living area, complete with polished timber floors and charming character details, flows effortlessly into the kitchen and outdoor entertaining spaces. The kitchen is a true culinary haven, featuring a Miele oven, soft-closing drawers, a Highland commercial-grade 6-burner gas cooktop, commercial exhaust fan, and a cleverly integrated built-in TV-perfect for catching up on your favourite shows or the morning news. Facing east, this sun-drenched kitchen and meals zone welcomes in the morning light, creating a tranquil start to each day.

The expansive layout includes a generous master suite with a walk-through dressing room and a beautifully renovated ensuite. Each additional bedroom offers excellent space and storage, with renovated bathrooms throughout to cater to modern family living. The powder room downstairs is an unexpected touch of luxury, fitted with a state-of-the-art Japanese washlet complete with warm water spray, heated seat, and air dryer.

Read the full description

Step outside and enjoy the leafy serenity of the established gardens, anchored by a striking 40+ year-old tree that stands proudly in the centre of the block. The floor plan (total approx. 430sqm under roof) features multiple living zones, a spacious alfresco, shed, and abundant storage throughout. One of the standout features is the stand-alone studio, complete with its own ensuite and kitchenette - perfect as a granny flat, guest retreat, home office or potential rental opportunity. This versatile layout caters beautifully to families, entertainers, multigenerational living, or future developers looking to capitalise on the block's full potential.

But beyond its undeniable charm and comfort, this property offers incredible future potential. Earmarked for potential rezoning under the City of Melville's Local Planning Scheme No. 6, the site is within an area proposed to change from R15 to R40, unlocking a range of subdivision and development options (Subject to WAPC Approval):

Concept Options:

• Retain the existing home and build two additional 230sqm lots fronting Matheson Road.

• Build 3 lots with an average size of 302sqm.

• Build 4 lots averaging 227sqm each.

• Alternative 3-lot configuration with an average of 302sqm.

Located just moments to the river, Applecross Village café strip, premium schools, and public transport, this home is not only a statement of timeless design but a strategic investment in one of Perth's most tightly held suburbs. With subdivision potential (STCA) offering concepts from retaining the home and creating two additional lots, to developing up to four lots with various layout options, the possibilities are as exciting as they are flexible.

50 Matheson Road is where character, luxury, and future potential converge-don't miss this rare opportunity to secure a truly special Applecross property.

For further information or an obligation free appraisal, contact listing agent Eric Hartanto.

Location Particulars (km):

• Perth CBD: 10.7 km

• Canning Bridge Train Station: 2.8 km

• Westfield Booragoon: 2.5 km

• Fiona Stanley Hospital: 7.3 km

• Murdoch University: 6.6 km

• Applecross Primary School: 1.7 km

• Applecross Senior High School: 1.6 km

• St Benedict's School: 1.0 km

• Swan River: 0.27 km

Listing description written by Eric Hartanto, Hartanto Properties — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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