Footscray at a glance
20,920
People
$880,000
Median sale
$498/wk
Median rent
2.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Footscray › Pickett St
$1,800,000–$1,950,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
480 m²
Land
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
Asking
$1,800,000–$1,950,000
Asking range · $3,750/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Footscray at a glance
20,920
People
$880,000
Median sale
$498/wk
Median rent
2.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Footscray
+104.5%
Median sale
Suburb $880,000
-1.50 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.94%
Suburb median $880,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$106,314 on top of the price (5.9% extra)
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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Footscray's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
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.
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
VICPlanning 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.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $498/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. 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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.4%. 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
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
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
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
Footscray at a glance
20,920
People
$880,000
Median sale
$498/wk
Median rent
2.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Burnham Real Estate Footscray / Seddon / Deer ParkPerfectly positioned in the very heart of Footscray, this substantial four-bedroom residence presents an increasingly rare opportunity to secure a move-in-ready family home on a generous 480m² (approx.) allotment, enhanced by the flexibility and future promise of Activity Centre Zone Schedule 1 (ACZ1) zoning.
Beautifully maintained and ready to enjoy from day one, the home offers the size, versatility and functionality that large and growing families desire, while simultaneously delivering exceptional long-term investment and development potential (STCA). Combining expansive interiors, multiple living zones and outstanding entertaining spaces, this is a residence designed to evolve with your family's needs for years to come.
At the heart of the home lies a spectacular oversized kitchen sure to impress home chefs and entertainers alike. Finished with stone benchtops and a full stone splashback, it features an enormous central island breakfast bar, a 1200mm freestanding ILVE gas cooker and oven, endless two-pack cabinetry and a convenient servery window that seamlessly connects the kitchen to the outdoor entertaining pergola.
The sense of scale continues throughout, with a luxurious, light-filled lounge providing a wonderful space for everyday living, complemented by a second upstairs retreat ideal for teenagers, guests or those working from home. An extra-large dining area forms the centrepiece of family gatherings and effortlessly opens onto a decked outdoor pergola, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle perfectly suited to entertaining on any scale.
Accommodation is equally impressive. The expansive master retreat is flooded with natural light and enjoys direct access to a private balcony, complemented by a well-appointed ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are all generously proportioned and fitted with built-in robes, serviced by a stunning central bathroom showcasing porcelain feature tiling, an oversized shower and double vanity.
Adding another layer of versatility is a huge rear studio, complete with its own powder room and separate study. Whether utilised as a home office, creative workspace, gym, teenager's retreat, guest accommodation or multi-generational living zone, it provides valuable additional space rarely found so close to the CBD.
Outside, the beautifully landscaped backyard creates a private sanctuary designed for relaxation and entertaining. Established trees, extensive timber decking, a tranquil water feature and ornamental pond combine to create an inviting outdoor setting that feels worlds away from the surrounding urban convenience.
Located moments from Footscray's celebrated café and dining precinct, Footscray Market, Victoria University, Footscray Hospital, schools, parklands and Footscray Station, this exceptional address delivers the ultimate combination of family living, lifestyle convenience and future potential. Move straight in and enjoy the home's generous proportions and outstanding amenities today, while securing a significant landholding with valuable ACZ1 zoning for the future.
Additional features include-
-Remote front gate
-Lock up garage
-Security front door
-Additional linen cupboards
-Walk-through laundry
-Internal access to garage
-Intercom access on both levels
-Alarm system
-Split system heating and cooling in all bedrooms
-Ducted heating and cooling
-Combination of porcelain and timber floors throughout
-IXL heater/fan in central bathroom
-Shed
Disclaimer: All information and illustrations are provided for marketing purposes only and do not constitute any representation by the agent or vendor. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no warranty is given. Interested parties should make their own enquiries and rely on their own due diligence.
Listing description written by Tony Gerace, Burnham Real Estate Footscray / Seddon / Deer Park — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.