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TAS › Sandford › Dorans Rd

550 Dorans Rd, Sandford TAS 7020

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

20,500 m²

Land

2,601.285 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 20,500 m² against a 2,601 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Sandford (last 5 years) with land size: median $49/m² of land (n=42). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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 Sandford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $49/m² of land (n=42). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Sandford at a glance

2,180

People

$1,100,000

Median sale

$544/wk

Median rent

2.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Sandford 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 unknown3 Dec 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 Oct 2024

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

Capital growth

TAS

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

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 $544/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

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • 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

Sandford in one glance

Sandford at a glance

2,180

People

$1,100,000

Median sale

$544/wk

Median rent

2.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Sandford report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property

Sandford - 5 Acres of Paradise...Bring Your Tool Kit!

Ant's "Fluff-Free" Description...

* Welcome to "Sunnyside" in Sandford!

* Built in 1923 - This is the original homestead in the area, with nearly 101 years of history wrapped up in its charming (and slightly weathered) walls!

Read the full description

* Set on some 2.045 hectares - That's over 5 acres of prime land, perfect for those who want a slice of Sandford's finest countryside. Room for a hobby farm, horses, or just an oversized backyard.

* Stunning water views - Imagine sitting on your verandah, cold drink in hand, soaking in panoramic views of Ralphs Bay and beyond. Bliss!

* Needs a LOT of work - We're not sugar-coating it-this place needs a little (okay, a lot) of TLC. But once you've rolled up your sleeves, the final result could be nothing short of breathtaking!

* Shed galore - If you're into sheds, you're in luck! This property boasts plenty, including the original dairy building, perfect for a workshop, storage, or something more creative.

* Huge renovation potential - Whether you're dreaming of restoring it to its former glory or putting your modern twist on it, the sky's the limit with this one.

* Plenty of room for expansion - Want to add extra living space or some new outdoor features? You've got more than enough land to play with here.

* A real blank canvas - The perfect project for someone with vision, determination, and a toolbox (or a solid relationship with their tradies).

* Historical significance - This property isn't just a home-it's a piece of local history, and now it's your turn to write the next chapter.

Why Sandford?

* Peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle - Just far enough from the city for some quiet, but close enough to keep everything within easy reach.

* Stunning natural surroundings - Sandford is known for its pristine landscapes and breathtaking water views, giving you nature right at your doorstep.

* Tangara Trail access - Whether you're into horse riding, hiking, or mountain biking, this trail network offers endless outdoor adventure opportunities.

* Close to local amenities - Despite the peaceful vibe, you're only about 15-20 minutes from Shoreline Shopping Centre and Hobart CBD is just a short commute away.

* Great for families - Sandford offers a relaxed, spacious environment for raising kids, with excellent schools nearby and plenty of room to explore.

* Strong community spirit - This isn't just a place to live; it's a place to be part of a welcoming, tight-knit community that embraces the rural lifestyle.

* Outdoor lifestyle at its finest - Whether it's sailing, fishing, or just enjoying the bush, Sandford gives you the best of Tassie's outdoors without being miles from civilization.

* Onwards and upwards to "Sunnyside" @ Sandford - a True Renovators' Delight!

"I Work Harder - It's THAT Simple!"

Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been supplied to us and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, cannot guarantee it. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.

Listing description written by Ant Manton, LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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