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WA › Cottesloe › John St

51 John St, Cottesloe WA 6011

House

4

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

895 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 895 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Cottesloe (last 5 years) with land size: median $6,382/m² of land (n=46). 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 Cottesloe (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $6,382/m² of land (n=46). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Cottesloe at a glance

8,960

People

$2,967,500

Median sale

$950/wk

Median rent

1.66%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cottesloe 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

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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. Soldprice unknown19 Aug 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 Mar 2024

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 895 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 $950/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 895 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

Cottesloe in one glance

Cottesloe at a glance

8,960

People

$2,967,500

Median sale

$950/wk

Median rent

1.66%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cottesloe report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cottesloe? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cottesloe →
  • Other records on John St →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont

LANDMARK ART DECO GEM WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS

This is a rare opportunity to secure a grand residence and a piece of Cottesloe history. Built in circa 1934, 'St John's Court' is an award-winning building seamlessly divided into three separate apartments set in gracious garden surrounds with the aesthetics of a single residence. It is a truly unique residence fusing grand heritage style with modern luxury on John Street, one of Cottesloe's finest streets. It has the potential to be a warm and welcoming sprawling family home with living options aplenty or an investment opportunity like no other.

It is a fine expression of Art Deco architecture and captures some breathtaking ocean, river and treetop vistas. Majestically set back behind an avenue of tranquil Norfolk Island Pine trees and located just metres from the pristine white sands of iconic Cottesloe Beach, this elegant two-storey residence is endowed with old-world prestige and sits proudly on almost 900sqm of blue-chip land.

Constructed nearly 100 years ago by Messrs. H. Brown and Sons, the building's remarkable condition today is testament to their superior craftsmanship that has withstood the test of time, evident in the illustrious preserved facade and rich interior detailing.

Read the full description

Maintained to the highest standard, all three apartments are adorned with romantic leadlight bay windows, timber architraves, ornate picture rails, decorative ceilings and original fireplaces.

The entire second floor has been re-designed to feel like a home, not an apartment. Extensive renovations in 2023 have transformed this uppermost level into a series of luminous, fresh spaces with opulent touches. Elegance, glamour, function and modern convenience were at the forefront of this beautiful re-design which remains true to the Art Deco style. Fixtures and finishes, from the elegant designer pendant lights to the crisp white walls, quality wool carpets and gorgeous new oak floors, were carefully selected to complement the original features and create a timeless atmosphere.

This sprawling two-bedroom, two-bedroom apartment also enjoys an elevated position providing superb sweeping views from the kitchen and informal living areas of the calm waters at Freshwater Bay across the leafy neighbourhood and over to Cottesloe Beach. A separate formal dining area and two lovely living rooms enjoy wonderful northern light throughout the day, illuminating their refined period features, and a sheltered front porch captures serene garden vistas. The gourmet kitchen, located centrally, demonstrates elegance needn't be lost to modernisation. Less than a year old, this luxuriously-appointed entertainer's dream comes complete with a suite of Miele appliances, soft-closing Blum drawers, an integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher and a beautiful stone-topped island bench.

Provision has also been made for the inclusion of an internal lift off the kitchen, with the shaft presently incorporating a dumbwaiter to transport shopping and heavy items upstairs. Other amenities befitting a building of this scale include triple garaging, heating and cooling and excellent storage.

The one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments on the ground floor have benefitted from contemporary updates which are sympathetic and not overdone. These include air-conditioning and converting the original fireplaces to gas for convenience.

A stroll away from the ocean's edge, the village and the train station, many other amenities are within easy reach including Cottesloe's golf and tennis clubs and fashionable shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Whether the new custodians are young professionals, growing families, astute investors or groups seeking inter-generational living, the apartment configurations cater to various lifestyles.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to make this prestigious Art Deco masterpiece your own.

Call Candie Italiano on 0429 159 506 for more details.

THE BUILDING

• Magnificent Art Deco apartment complex on two titles

• Prime elevated position in central Cottesloe on coveted John Street

• Outstanding investment potential with three separate apartments and further development opportunities

• Three garages and ROW for vehicles

• No strata titles

Top storey 2 bed 2 bath residence:

• Renovated throughout in 2023 with luxury fixtures and fittings

• Ocean, river and treetop views

• Beautiful period details including original leadlight doors and windows

• Flexible additional living space with sweeping views (presently used as a yoga room)

• Sophisticated entertainer's kitchen with integrated appliances and central island bench

• Provision for internal lift and existing dumbwaiter for shopping bags

• North-facing formal dining room, living rooms and porch, all with leafy views

• Ducted heating and cooling

• Gas fireplace

The two 1 bed 1 bath ground floor residences, each with:

• Own front and rear door access

• Split system heating and cooling

• Built-in linen storage

• Neat, tidy, spacious kitchen with original charm

• Formal lounge with original fireplace (converted to gas) and pretty garden views

• Beautiful character details including leadlight windows and decorative ceilings

• Jarrah floorboards beneath carpet

• Polished jarrah floorboards in kitchen of apartment two

Rates & Local Information:

Water Rates: $1,093.14 (2022/23)

Cottesloe Council Rates: $4,121.31 (2023/24)

Zoning: R20

Primary School Catchment: North Cottesloe Primary School

Secondary School Catchments: Shenton College

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by third parties including the Seller and relevant local authorities and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.

Listing description written by Candie Italiano, Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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