Dodges Ferry at a glance
2,690
People
$595,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › Dodges Ferry › Old Forcett Rd
$940,000
Last sold
28 July 2025
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
12
Car spaces
1,976 m²
Land
199 m²
Building
Districts View
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
Last sold
$940,000
28 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Dodges Ferry (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $769/m² of land (n=97). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Dodges Ferry at a glance
2,690
People
$595,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Dodges Ferry
+58.0%
Median sale
Suburb $595,000
-1.61 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.39%
Suburb median $595,000 from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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
TASPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $502/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. 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.
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
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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
Dodges Ferry at a glance
2,690
People
$595,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ripple RealtySituated on a large internal block that is private from the road, this beautifully maintained property offers uninterrupted water views, easy beach access, and versatile living arrangements with masses of storage. Located in peaceful Dodges Ferry just 35 minutes from Hobart - here is an ideal opportunity for those seeking an outdoors lifestyle by the sea without the commute.
At entry level is a spacious and inviting open plan area, with a high 9ft ceiling and reverse cycle air conditioning. There's a comfortable lounge, plenty of room for dining, and a light filled kitchen with generous cupboard space and a corner pantry.
Two generously sized double bedrooms have built-in wardrobes; the stylishly updated bathroom includes a walk-in shower and deep, luxurious bath; and the laundry leads outside to the rear of the property.
Here is an enclosed sunroom - a warm and sheltered place for any occasion where you can host friends, dine in all weathers, or where the whole family can unwind. Step down the ramp to a spa that will hold up to six people - relaxing times await!
The home's upper level is a fully self-contained that features a bedroom with built-in storage and an ensuite (oversized shower included), a sizeable living room and kitchenette, and a covered deck that captures those stunning water views. Both internal and external access, and the ability to lock this area to separate it from downstairs, makes this a very functional space indeed. It will suit larger families, those with older kids still living at home, or for guest accommodation. In fact, this area has been previously listed as an Airbnb.
The level 1976sqm block has easy care gardens with veggie boxes and fruit trees, a fully fenced rear yard, and a sunny outdoor entertaining area with a pizza oven. Storage space is abundant - a 10x8m three-bay garage with a small bathroom and shelving installed, a huge undercover storage room, 10ft shipping container, and a carport - cars, boats, caravans, tools and equipment all have a place here. The property is also set up with a septic system and water tanks.
Popular Dodges Ferry is renowned for the boating, fishing, swimming and surfing in the area. A walkway covers the short distance to the beach, and there is a boat ramp a little way down the road. Dodges Ferry Primary School and community garden are just next door, a bus stop is conveniently positioned on Old Forcett Rd, and all the amenities in the rural hub of Sorell are only a couple of minutes' drive away.
Contact Mel today to find out more about this exceptional property, offering a spacious and relaxed seaside living. There's so much to love about this place - don't miss the chance to view it.
We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Mel Shutt, Ripple Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.