New Town at a glance
6,802
People
$889,500
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
2.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › New Town › Montagu St
$865,000
Last sold
3 Mar 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
579 m²
Land
136 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
$865,000
3 Mar 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in New Town (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,622/m² of land (n=71). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
New Town at a glance
6,802
People
$889,500
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
2.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs New Town
-2.8%
Median sale
Suburb $889,500
+0.08 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.92%
Suburb median $889,500 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 $499/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
New Town at a glance
6,802
People
$889,500
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
2.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by The Agency HobartNestled in the tranquil and highly sought-after Montagu Street, this charming red brick residence offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in the heart of New Town. With its wide hallways, high ceilings, and thoughtfully designed layout, this home exudes a sense of spaciousness and light, creating a welcoming and airy atmosphere throughout.
Featuring three generously sized bedrooms-two with spacious built-in robes-and a well-appointed bathroom, the home is perfect for growing families or those seeking extra room to spread out. Timber floors add timeless character to the living areas and hall, while the seamless flow from the kitchen and living space to a stunning back deck provides an ideal setting for entertaining or simply unwinding in style whilst looking out over the River Derwent.
The secure yard offers peace of mind for families with children or pets, and with ample storage and three car spaces, this home is as practical as it is charming.
Located just minutes from the Hobart CBD, 59 Montagu Street combines suburban tranquility with urban convenience. Families will appreciate the proximity to esteemed educational institutions such as New Town Primary School, Sacred Heart College, and The Friends' School. Shopping and dining options abound with New Town Plaza featuring a Kmart, Coles Supermarket, and specialty shops, while the vibrant North Hobart precinct offers an array of cafes and restaurants.
Sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers will enjoy easy access to local recreational facilities and the InterCity Cycleway, which passes directly through New Town, providing a scenic route for cyclists and pedestrians alike.
With its spacious interiors, delightful outdoor living spaces, and prime location, 59 Montagu Street is a true gem ready to welcome you home.
Listing description written by Shenna Rawlings, The Agency Hobart — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.