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61 Fords Rd, Geeveston TAS 7116

House

$550,000

Last sold

23 Dec 2024

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

5

Car spaces

1,960 m²

Land

182 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $550,000 (23 Dec 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 1,960 m² against a 182 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Geeveston (last 5 years) with land size: median $357/m² of land (n=52). 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

$550,000

23 Dec 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Geeveston (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $357/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Geeveston at a glance

1,505

People

$590,000

Median sale

$404/wk

Median rent

3.56%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Geeveston report →

Vs Geeveston

-6.8%

Median sale

Suburb $590,000

+0.26 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.56%

Suburb median $590,000 from 20 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

i

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. Sold$550,00023 Dec 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted9 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 $404/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

Geeveston in one glance

Geeveston at a glance

1,505

People

$590,000

Median sale

$404/wk

Median rent

3.56%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Geeveston report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Harcourts Huon Valley

Peaceful Family Sanctuary

Welcome to 61 Fords Road, a peaceful sanctuary located at the end of a quiet no-through road, just 1 km from the town centre of Geeveston. This solid brick home, originally built in 1986, offers an ideal blend of space, comfort, and practicality, making it perfect for a growing family or someone wanting a bit more room. Sitting on just under half an acre of land, the north-facing property is surrounded by established, low-maintenance gardens, lush lawn, and mature trees, including a beautiful willow, creating a serene and private environment.

The large family home features three spacious bedrooms, all with built-in robes, ensuring plenty of storage for everyone. The central bathroom is designed for family convenience, with a separate shower and bath, and a standalone toilet located nearby. A spacious laundry with direct access to the outdoors adds further practicality to daily life. An attached single-car garage provides internal access to the home, and just behind the garage is an additional versatile space that could be used as storage, a sunroom, or easily converted into a fourth bedroom.

Living in comfort is guaranteed, thanks to the wood heater and reverse cycle air conditioning, which provide warmth and coolness throughout the seasons. The kitchen is both functional and welcoming, offering an upright stove, rangehood and ample storage space. The views over the rear yard from the kitchen add to the home's charm.

Read the full description

Outdoor living is well-catered for, with a large concrete patio at the front of the property, perfect for entertaining or enjoying your morning coffee. A covered rear patio, located off the second living space, offers a sheltered spot to relax and enjoy the garden. The block itself is mostly level, with two large garden sheds providing extra storage or potential workspace.

The property has been lovingly maintained by the owner over the last 15 years, and it's move-in ready, though there's also ample opportunity to personalise the space to your liking. Town water is available at the property, and a new septic system has recently been installed, ensuring peace of mind for years to come.

Located just a short walk from the town centre, 61 Fords Road offers easy access to Geeveston's shops, services, and local community. Enjoy popular cafes, restaurants, and the town's rich arts and crafts scene, along with access to fresh local produce and excellent outdoor activities such as hiking and bushwalking. Just 20 minutes from Huonville and less than an hour from Hobart, this property combines the best of rural living with convenient access to larger towns and services.

Please join us at one of our upcoming Open Homes, or reach out to book a private inspection. I look forward to hearing from you.

Rates $2,000 approx pa.

Listing description written by Shaelagh Sawford, Harcourts Huon Valley — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Remote Garage
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Toilets: 1
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