Ballan at a glance
3,617
People
$650,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
3.84%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ballan › Atkinson St
$800,000
Last sold
5 Feb 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1,007 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
Last sold
$800,000
5 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ballan (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $756/m² of land (n=83). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ballan at a glance
3,617
People
$650,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
3.84%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ballan
+23.1%
Median sale
Suburb $650,000
-0.72 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.84%
Suburb median $650,000 from 28 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
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 $480/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.
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
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
Ballan at a glance
3,617
People
$650,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
3.84%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath BallanThis rare and remarkable Late Victorian home-commissioned in the 1890s by prominent draper, businessman and land speculator Albert Wilson Salter-stands as one of Ballan's most substantial surviving period residences. Reflecting the confidence and growth of the township as the railway transformed the area into a thriving agricultural hub, the property later became the official residence of Ballan's stationmaster, further embedding it in the heart of local history.
• Sensitively updated over time, the exterior proudly showcases its original character, complete with a striking hipped and gabled roof, elegant front verandah, ornate timber details and classic brick chimneys. Authentic features such as double-hung windows, decorative gable trusses, timber architraves and beautifully moulded period finishes highlight the home's architectural integrity and enduring charm.
• Inside, 3.6-metre pressed metal ceilings, Baltic pine floors and ornate fireplace surrounds create an immediate sense of grandeur. The lounge, dining and music rooms open through French doors to the flower-filled garden, complemented by generous double-backed curtains for added elegance and privacy. Throughout the home, regency-joint lining boards, 1300mm high dados to the impressive hallway and the bathroom, and stunning 4-panelled period doors-some with stained glass-enhance the timeless appeal. The spacious bathroom features a traditional marble-top washstand and a classic claw foot bath.
• The purpose-built studio above the garage provides an inspiring additional space, complete with dormer windows, a balcony, decorative staircase, and a beautifully painted patterned floor. Currently operating as a commercial beauty services business, it offers flexible potential for creative, professional, or private use.
• Stepping outside reveals a private garden wonderland of roses, manicured hedges, and abundant vegetables. A fountain sets a tranquil tone near charming children's features including swings, a sandpit and a delightful treehouse with a viewing platform overlooking passing trains. Extensive vegetable beds sit alongside a large greenhouse, three compost heaps, a woodshed and the original dairy shed. Generous decking leads to a secluded courtyard with a fire pit pedestal, two-tiered fountain, fishpond, citrus grove, and a lush feature wall.
• Modern comforts blend seamlessly with the home's heritage character. Features include a Sanden 4.5 kW heat pump hot water service with 315-litre tank, ducted gas heating to the east wing, gas log heating in the lounge and music rooms, a Morso wood heater, and a traditional IXL double wood oven still in working condition. The studio is heated and cooled by an air conditioner. Additional updates include 4 kW solar with Sunny Boy inverter, town gas, and water, two water tanks with taps to the kitchen and garden, and a DeLonghi gas cooktop with electric oven installed in 2022.
• Set on approximately a quarter-acre and complete with a single garage, this much-loved family residence-cherished for over 25 years-is ready to embrace its next chapter.
Contact Jacqui on 0411 065 339 for more information or to book an inspection.
Listing description written by Jacqui Sfetcopoulos, McGrath Ballan — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.