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VIC › Taylors Lakes › Meldrum Cl

7 Meldrum Cl, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038

For saleHouse for Sale

$1,450,000–$1,550,000

For sale

Asking range

5

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

1,132 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $1,450,000–$1,550,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,450,000–$1,550,000(Listing record · 29 July 2026)
  • FactLand 1,132 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 45% above the Taylors Lakes median recorded sale ($1,000,000, n=127, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Taylors Lakes's advertised median rent ($558/wk), implied gross yield would be 2.00% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,450,000–$1,550,000

Asking range · $1,281/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Taylors Lakes at a glance

15,232

People

$1,000,000

Median sale

$558/wk

Median rent

2.90%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 127 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Taylors Lakes report →

Vs Taylors Lakes

+45.0%

Median sale

Suburb $1,000,000

-0.90 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.90%

Suburb median $1,000,000 from 127 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$1,450,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$79,750
Transfer/Registration Fee
$3,497
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$1,536,947

$86,947 on top of the price (6.0% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Taylors Lakes's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
0.50%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-68,134
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.10
Annual rent
$29,016
Operating expenses
$21,750
Loan amount
$1,160,000
Annual interest
$75,400
Gross yield
2.00%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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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. Listed$1,450,000–$1,550,000available29 July 2026

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 $558/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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

Taylors Lakes in one glance

Taylors Lakes at a glance

15,232

People

$1,000,000

Median sale

$558/wk

Median rent

2.90%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 127 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Taylors Lakes report →

Keep researching

  • Why Taylors Lakes? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Taylors Lakes →
  • Other records on Meldrum Cl →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Sunbury

Offered for the First Time - A Landmark Family Residence of Distinction

Positioned within one of Taylors Lakes' most tightly held and prestigious court locations, 7 Meldrum Close presents an extraordinary opportunity to secure a home that has been lovingly maintained by its original owners and is offered to the market for the very first time. Set on an impressive 1,132m² (approx.) allotment, this unique, quality-built residence showcases timeless craftsmanship, generous proportions and exceptional versatility, making it the perfect forever home for growing families.

From the moment you arrive, the home's commanding street presence and meticulous attention to detail are immediately apparent.

Step inside and be immediately captivated by the home's breathtaking grand entrance, where a magnificent solid timber staircase creates a stunning focal point and sets the tone for the exceptional quality found throughout creating a sense of warmth and elegance that is rarely found in modern homes.

Read the full description

Designed with family living in mind, the expansive floorplan offers multiple living and entertaining zones, including formal lounge and dining rooms, a spacious family area, meals area, large rumpus room and a versatile fifth bedroom or theatre room. Upstairs, enjoy the spacious rumpus, the luxurious master suite is complete with a walk-in robe, ensuite and private balcony, while the remaining bedrooms are generously proportioned and serviced by a central bathroom and study nook.

The well-appointed kitchen overlooks the family and meals area, allowing seamless interaction while entertaining or enjoying everyday family life. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, functionality and flexibility for families of all sizes.

Year-round comfort is assured with refrigerated heating and cooling, while the convenience of a Vacuum Maid system further enhances everyday living. Built to an exceptional standard, this residence reflects the quality construction and craftsmanship synonymous with homes of this calibre.

Stepping outside, you'll discover an incredibly versatile property with endless possibilities. A fully self-contained separate studio is equipped with power, split system heating and cooling, water and an electric stove, making it ideal as a home office, guest accommodation, teenagers' retreat, creative workspace or home business. The substantial rear shed, complete with 3-phase power, is perfect for tradespeople, car enthusiasts or those requiring additional workshop and storage space. The home itself also benefits from 3-phase power, adding further practicality and value.

Perfectly positioned for families, the home enjoys close proximity to Watergardens Shopping Centre, Watergardens Train Station, Taylors Lakes Primary School, Overnewton Anglican Community College, Catholic Regional College Sydenham, local parks, sporting reserves, walking trails, childcare centres, cafés and restaurants. Easy access to the Calder Freeway and major arterial roads ensures a convenient commute to Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport.

Homes of this quality, on land of this size and in such an exclusive court location are an exceptionally rare offering. Combining timeless elegance, outstanding craftsmanship and incredible versatility, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that is not to be missed.

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In preparing this information, Ray White Sunbury has used our best endeavours to ensure that the statements contained herein are true and accurate. All information (including but not limited to the property area, floor size, price, address and general property description) has been provided to Ray White Sunbury by third parties. As such, Ray White Sunbury makes no statement, representation, or warranty and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy, context or suitability for any purpose of the information provided in advertising the property. Prospective purchasers should conduct their own due diligence and inquiries to verify the information independently.

We encourage buyers to make their own enquiries and refer you to the due diligence checklist provided by Consumer Affairs for further information

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist

Listing description written by Peter Colella, Ray White Sunbury — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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