Districts
SuburbsBlogSearch
Sign inGet started
Districts
SuburbsBlogSearch
Sign inGet started

VIC › Portarlington › Stevens St

64a Stevens St, Portarlington VIC 3223

House

$680,000

Last sold

19 Apr 2021

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

251 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $680,000 (19 Apr 2021).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 251 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Portarlington (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,263/m² of land (n=88). 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

$680,000

19 Apr 2021 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Portarlington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,263/m² of land (n=88). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Portarlington at a glance

5,815

People

$815,000

Median sale

$472/wk

Median rent

3.01%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Portarlington report →

Vs Portarlington

-16.6%

Median sale

Suburb $815,000

+0.60 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.01%

Suburb median $815,000 from 55 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$680,00019 Apr 2021
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 Mar 2021

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 $472/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

Portarlington in one glance

Portarlington at a glance

5,815

People

$815,000

Median sale

$472/wk

Median rent

3.01%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Portarlington report →

Keep researching

  • Why Portarlington? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Portarlington →
  • Other records on Stevens St →

Listing material

Listed by Bellarine Property

Prized ‘Mulane Cottage’ Could Be Yours

The Feel:

Experience the charm and grace of historical ‘Mulane Cottage’. This lovingly restored 1870’s miner’s cottage has been preserved for future generations to enjoy, and is only 400 metres to the thriving Portarlington shopping strip and foreshore. Immerse yourself in a piece of local history that retains its period features, yet ensures true comfort and style. The interior delights with 2 quaint living rooms to relax by the fire, 3 beautifully presented bedrooms and a refurbished bathroom and kitchen. Full of character, this home has demonstrated holiday rental returns or represents a lovely seaside abode.

The Facts:

Read the full description

-Nestled by cottage gardens behind emu wire fencing, surrounded by mature shady trees

-Victorian architecture & weatherboard construction, with period features throughout

-Walk to shops & cafes in booming Portarlington, as well as the Docklands Ferry Terminal

-Thoughtfully restored & updated with modern touches to spacious kitchen & bathroom

-Documented ownership records dating back to 1872, when first built by Joseph Mulane

-Desirable north-facing orientation maximises sunshine sitting room with ornate fireplace

-Cottage garden with delightful Weeping Cherries & idyllic front/rear verandas

-Bright & sunny OP living, with doors opening out to surrounding gardens

-Huge glass picture window frames leafy views from the relaxed dining zone

-Cosy wood heating in the lounge warms the entire home in winter, assisted by SSAC in summer

-Renovated kitchen overlooks the beautiful yard, boasting Miele DW & Westinghouse oven

-Leadlight amplifies the cottage feel, further enhanced by sash windows that frame garden views

-Refurbished bathroom with a deep relaxing spa bath brings contemporary elegance

-Entering this historic residence, be greeted by features of a bygone era

-Proven Airbnb rental history & rental return

-High ceilings, timber-panelled walls/ceiling, fire place & door handles that carry the patina of age

-Slate floors throughout, with 3 large carpeted BRs offering plenty of space for a family or guests

-Powered garden shed at rear ensures tools, bikes & beach gear can be locked away securely

-Double gates at rear provide enough space for a boat or caravan

-Easy walking distance to shops & cafes, & only minutes from the foreshore, beach & pier

-‘Mulane Cottage’ blends olde-world architecture with modern comforts

-Don’t miss the opportunity to become a part of the town’s history!

The Owner Loves….

“We have proudly added our names to the history books of ‘Mulane Cottage’ and look forward to seeing it’s continued preservation in the future. It is such a special property and gives a window into yesteryear, with the comforts of today.”

*All information offered by Bellarine Property is provided in good faith. It is derived from sources believed to be accurate and current as at the date of publication and as such Bellarine Property simply pass this information on. Use of such material is at your sole risk. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with respect to the information that is passed on. Bellarine Property will not be liable for any loss resulting from any action or decision by you in reliance on the information.

Listing description written by Lee Martin, Bellarine Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 1
Districts

Australian property research from recorded sales, listings, and official layers. Missing data is shown as unavailable, never filled in.

Research

  • Property search
  • Suburb profiles
  • Blog
  • Calculators
  • Follow suburbs
  • Sign in

Learn

  • How we use data
  • What's covered
  • Questions
  • Who it's for
  • Access

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • support@districts.com.au

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms

© 2026 Districts

districts.com.au

Research purposes only. Not personal financial advice, a valuation, or a planning certificate. Always speak to a licensed financial adviser before you act.