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VIC › Montrose › Stephen Ave

58 Stephen Ave, Montrose VIC 3765

House

$620,000

Last sold

13 Mar 2020

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

1,015 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $620,000 (13 Mar 2020).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 1,015 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Montrose (last 5 years) with land size: median $905/m² of land (n=102). 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

$620,000

13 Mar 2020 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Montrose (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $905/m² of land (n=102). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Montrose at a glance

6,858

People

$975,000

Median sale

$608/wk

Median rent

3.24%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Montrose report →

Vs Montrose

-36.4%

Median sale

Suburb $975,000

+1.86 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.24%

Suburb median $975,000 from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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 unknown20 Apr 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 Feb 2025
  3. Sold$620,00013 Mar 2020
  4. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Mar 2020

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

Capital growth

VIC

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.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $608/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. 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.

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

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • 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

Montrose in one glance

Montrose at a glance

6,858

People

$975,000

Median sale

$608/wk

Median rent

3.24%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Montrose report →

Keep researching

  • Why Montrose? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Montrose →
  • Other records on Stephen Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Bell Real Estate Montrose

Reimagined Mid-Century Beauty with Dandenong Ranges Backdrop on a 1/4 Acre

Framed by the rich red of recycled brick pathways and a crisp white weatherboard façade, this reimagined 1950s stunner sits on a substantial quarter-acre allotment (1,003m²), where timeless charm meets modern sophistication. Every detail has been meticulously curated to honour its mid-century soul while embracing effortless, contemporary family living. Turnkey, sophisticated, and with not a single thing left to do, this is a home for those who appreciate designer style, high-end quality, and a little everyday indulgence.

Beyond the secure auto gates, an ornamental pear-lined driveway welcomes you into a fully landscaped sanctuary. The scent of magnolias, gardenias, and star jasmine lingers in the air, setting the perfect scene for your morning cuppa on the inviting front porch, where the hills stretch awake before you.

Inside, plantation shutters filter soft light through every room, accentuating high ceilings and decorative cornices that nod to the home’s heritage. A complete, high-end renovation ensures the transition to modernity is seamless, with an open-plan living and meals zone anchored by an inbuilt wood fire - your go-to for slow Sundays and spirited gatherings alike. The showpiece kitchen is a dream for home chefs, featuring a grand stone breakfast island, 900mm Artusi cooker with a 5-burner gas cooktop, farmhouse sink, chic whitewashed concrete splashback, and a symphony of soft-close drawers and touch-open cabinetry.

Read the full description

Two beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with sleek 2-pac built-in robes and gold hardware, share a dreamy family bathroom dripping in floor-to-ceiling tiles, a bespoke vanity, and a luxe rain shower. A dedicated home office provides the ideal space for remote work or creative endeavours.

The real showstopper? A sunken parent’s retreat - a masterstroke of design that introduces raked ceilings, a skylit ensuite, and a custom-fitted walk-in robe for ultimate indulgence. A private lounge rounds out the space, because parents deserve a little luxury of their own.

Stacker doors slide open to a spectacular alfresco deck - your new go-to for year-round entertaining. Overlooking a lush, fully fenced backyard, this peaceful retreat is perfect for kids, pets, and moments of quiet escape.

A 20m x 5m (approx.) triple garage extends seamlessly from the deck, doubling as an all-weather extension of your party footprint. Whether you need a workshop, storage for the toys, or the ultimate mancave, this space has it covered. Tradies, hobbyists, and home business owners will also love the abundance of parking, plus the separate garden studio - ideal as a gym, artist’s retreat, or teen hangout.

With local schools, shops, and sporting facilities just around the corner, you’re perfectly positioned for an effortless lifestyle. Take a 10-minute stroll to the Adventure Playground, or indulge in a post-lunch treat at Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates - because sometimes, life is just sweeter in Montrose.

At a Glance:

- Transformed 1950s mid-century home with a stunning contemporary renovation

- 1,003m² (approx.) flat, fully landscaped block with ornamental pear-lined drive & auto gates

- Open plan living/meals/kitchen domain with an inbuilt wood fire

- Sublime chef’s kitchen with grand stone breakfast island, farmhouse sink & premium appliances

- Sunken parent’s retreat with a skylit ensuite, walk-in robe & private lounge area

- Two additional bedrooms + home office, all with chic 2-pac built-in robes & gold hardware

- Designer bathrooms with luxe finishes, floor-to-ceiling tiles & feature kit-kat tiling

- Stacker doors open to a spectacular rear deck, seamlessly connecting to the second living zone & triple garage

- Lush backyard with ample space for pets & kids

- Automatic pop-up irrigation system

- 20m x 5m (approx.) shed for tradies, car lovers, or a dream workshop/mancave

- Garden studio – perfect for artists, gym, or a home business

- Ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans & partial double-glazed windows

- Keyless entry

- Sleek modern laundry with a third toilet & second farmhouse sink

- Just a short stroll to Montrose Village, schools, Adventure Playground & Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates

Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.

Listing description written by Allan Dowdell, Bell Real Estate Montrose — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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