Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$774,000
Last sold
1 Dec 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
1,653 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
$774,000
1 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ararat (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $519/m² of land (n=123). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ararat
+72.0%
Median sale
Suburb $450,000
-2.11 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.04%
Suburb median $450,000 from 134 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 $436/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
Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate AraratElders Real Estate proudly presents a truly exceptional opportunity to secure one of Ararat's most admired and historically significant Edwardian residences. With its elegant street presence, rich architectural detail, and timeless charm, 6 Bell Street stands as a remarkable testament to a bygone era - beautifully preserved and thoughtfully enhanced for modern family living.
Set on a prominent corner allotment with three road frontages, this commanding home immediately captivates with its timber framed entry porch, gabled roofline, Edwardian finials, bay windows, and charming woven wire fencing. The stone-paved pathway and established gardens create an inviting first impression that continues to unfold throughout this enchanting property.
Step inside and be greeted by a grand entry hallway, where heritage colour tones and original craftsmanship set the scene for what lies beyond.
Internally, the home exudes character at every turn - stained glass leadlight windows, ornate pressed metal ceilings, polished Baltic pine floors, andfireplace and timber mantles, original architraves and doors, and graceful bay windows - each feature telling its own story.
Comfort has also been thoughtfully modernised, with split system air conditioners installed to every bedroom and living space, ensuring year-round climate control for the whole family.
Accommodation comprises four generous bedrooms, each filled with natural light and charm. The master suite boasts an ornamental fireplace, bay window, and a heritage-inspired ensuite, while Bedroom Two offers extensive built-in robes and a stunning bay window outlook, currently serving as an elegant dressing room. The remaining bedrooms are equally spacious, one with sliding door access to the alfresco, and are serviced by a centrally positioned family bathroom complete with corner spa, shower, vanity, and a separate toilet nearby.
The formal lounge and dining room is a showpiece of grandeur - perfect for hosting memorable dinner parties beneath soaring pressed metal ceilings and ornate cornices, complemented by a timber mantle fireplace, large sash windows, and stained glass bi-fold doors leading through to the kitchen. Adding a touch of nostalgia, the original butler's servery window remains intact, connecting the space beautifully to the heart of the home.
At the rear, the open plan kitchen, living and dining area offers warmth and comfort in abundance. The kitchen incorporates an ample supply of custom cabinetry, granite benchtops, a polished brick fireplace, and slate flooring, while the adjoining sunlit living room is enhanced by polished timber floors, leadlight accents, and cosy combustion heating - the perfect retreat for relaxed everyday living.
Outdoors, the appeal continues with a timber-decked gazebo and built-in BBQ, creating an idyllic setting for entertaining or simply enjoying the serenity of the surroundings. The expansive 1653m² (approx.) allotment offers plenty of secure space for families and includes a double carport, 6.2 x 9.5m powered shed, cubby house, and gated vehicle access to both Carey and Bath Street.
Located in a prime central position, within easy reach of the CBD, schools, parks, and local amenities, this property represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Ararat's history - a home of substance, character, and undeniable soul.
If you've been waiting for a truly special period home with space, warmth, and authenticity, 6 Bell Street is sure to capture your heart.
Contact Linda Fry at Elders Real Estate today to arrange your private viewing.
Listing description written by Linda Fry, Elders Real Estate Ararat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.