Lara at a glance
22,225
People
$740,000
Median sale
$514/wk
Median rent
3.61%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Lara › Curletts Rd
$1,120,000
Last sold
15 July 2026
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,041 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
$1,120,000
15 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,375/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lara at a glance
22,225
People
$740,000
Median sale
$514/wk
Median rent
3.61%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lara
+51.4%
Median sale
Suburb $740,000
-1.22 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.61%
Suburb median $740,000 from 44 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 $514/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
Lara at a glance
22,225
People
$740,000
Median sale
$514/wk
Median rent
3.61%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Lara Branch RealtyPositioned on an impressive 1,041m² (approx.) allotment and backing directly onto picturesque parkland and a tranquil waterway flowing from Hovells Creek, this custom-designed and custom-built residence offers a rare combination of character, space, lifestyle and income potential.
Designed with the timeless appeal of a Queenslander-inspired weatherboard home, the property welcomes you with a half circle driveway with two accesses, charming front verandah and expansive wraparound decked verandahs to the side and rear, creating the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings.
Built with the large family in mind, the home showcases soaring ceilings, stunning spotted gum timber flooring throughout the living areas, bedrooms and study, and an abundance of natural light. The spacious floorplan offers four oversized bedrooms plus a dedicated study, including two generous master suites, each complete with their own ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by a large family bathroom, while walk-in robes feature in two bedrooms and built-in robes in the others.
At the heart of the home is a vast open-plan living zone where large windows frame beautiful green outlooks in every direction. The kitchen, renovated approximately nine years ago, features quality appliances, a walk-in pantry and overlooks the expansive dining and family living areas. Double sliding doors seamlessly connect the indoors to the extensive outdoor entertaining deck, creating the ultimate indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
A huge central rumpus room provides additional living space, perfect for growing families, children's activities, a games room or home theatre.
Adding even further appeal, two of the bedrooms feature their own external access and have successfully operated as "Sweet Dreams Retreat" Airbnb accommodation for many years, generating substantial additional income and offering exceptional flexibility for guest accommodation, home business opportunities or multigenerational living.
The oversized garage measures approximately 9m x 6.5m and includes an additional storage room, roller door access and direct internal entry through the laundry. Beneath the home, the foundations are supported by 110 steel columns with adjustable nut and bolt footings, providing outstanding structural integrity, easy maintenance access and an abundance of under-house storage.
Surrounded by established gardens and an extensive orchard, this unique property offers a peaceful lifestyle setting where walking tracks lead through parkland directly to Kevin Hoffman's walk, all while enjoying the convenience of nearby amenities.
A truly unique offering where character, quality craftsmanship, natural beauty and versatile living combine to create something very special.
Additional Features
• Huge 1,041m² (approx.) allotment backing onto parkland and waterway
• Queenslander-inspired custom-designed and custom-built weatherboard home
• Front verandah plus extensive side and rear decked verandahs
• Four oversized bedrooms plus separate study
• Two master bedrooms, both with ensuites
• Large family bathroom servicing remaining bedrooms
• Two walk-in robes and two built-in robes
• Soaring ceilings throughout
• Premium spotted gum timber flooring
• Massive open-plan living, dining and family area
• Kitchen updated approximately 9 years ago
• Quality appliances and walk-in pantry
• Huge separate central rumpus room
• Double sliding doors opening to outdoor entertaining deck
• Two bedrooms with external access
• Proven Airbnb income opportunity through "Sweet Dreams Retreat"
• Oversized 9m x 6.5m garage with storage room
• Internal access via laundry
• 110 steel support columns with adjustable foundations
• Excellent under-house access and storage
• Double-glazed Rylock windows
• Ducted gas heating throughout bedrooms, living areas and garage
• Split-system heating and cooling to main living area
• 23,800-litre rainwater tank connected to the home via pump
• Walking track access to Kevin Hoffman's Walk
• Orchard includes 15 fruit and nut trees
All stated dimensions and areas are approximate. Particulars herein are for information only and do not constitute representation by the Owner or Agent
Listing description written by Karen Branch, Lara Branch Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.