Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Olinda › Monash Ave
$1,200,000
Last sold
19 Nov 2023
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,253 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
$1,200,000
19 Nov 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Olinda (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $431/m² of land (n=80). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Olinda
+1.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,180,000
-0.04 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.77%
Suburb median $1,180,000 from 13 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 $629/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
Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Scott Kim Real EstateA Rare Garden Sanctuary in the Heart of Olinda
**INSPECTION BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT ONLY - ALL ENQUIRIES MUST CONTAIN A PHONE NUMBER**
Privately nestled among the treetops, this beautifully preserved 1940s residence is a rare offering where timeless character meets thoughtful modern refinement. Surrounded by a tranquil kookaburra-filled forest and enjoying a captivating elevated outlook, this is a home where everyday living feels calmer, richer and deeply connected to nature. From the moment you arrive, there’s an unmistakable sense of peace, a home with soul, warmth and enduring charm.
More than just a residence, this is a sanctuary ready to welcome its next chapter. The manicured street presence creates an enchanting introduction, with a sculpted entrance hedge designed by Cloudehill’s Jeremy Francis leading you inside. A charming bench seat at the front invites locals to pause and admire sweeping city views and breathtaking sunsets that bathe the home in golden light as the village comes home for the evening. At the rear, the gardens unfold into meandering pathways that lead to studios and sheds, a dedicated chicken haven, and richly layered plantings of camellias, azaleas, roses, hydrangeas, hellebores and tree ferns, delivering colour and texture through every season.
Inside, the home’s heritage details shine through elegant sash windows, leadlight doors and classic dado panelling, while carefully considered updates ensure modern comfort without compromising character. It’s a home designed to ground you, offering calm, balance and a genuine sense of belonging.
Polished timber floors guide you through a traditional yet flexible layout, featuring two generous bedrooms plus a cosy front lounge that easily functions as a third bedroom, complete with an original brick fireplace. The contemporary kitchen, rich in earthy tones, is anchored by an island bench and glass splashback, flowing effortlessly into a light-filled open-plan living and dining zone. Vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, built-in shelving and a gas log fire create an inviting heart of the home, with stunning forest views that turn everyday moments into something special.
Outdoor living is equally captivating. The elevated alfresco deck is ideal for entertaining, family celebrations or quiet morning rituals as sunlight filters through the gumtrees and birdsong fills the air. The evergreen garden sanctuary beyond offers a private oasis, a wonderland for children, a haven for gardeners and a peaceful retreat for dreamers.
Enhancing the home’s versatility is an impressive array of sheds and studio spaces. A self-contained studio with its own entrance, bathroom and alfresco area presents exciting options for a home business, guest accommodation or income potential via an approved Airbnb. Additional shedding provides abundant storage and creative space rarely found in a property of this nature.
Perfectly positioned between Olinda and Mount Dandenong villages, the home enjoys one of the area’s most coveted lifestyle locations. Just a five-minute stroll in either direction brings you to vibrant café culture, boutique shopping and acclaimed eateries, while still returning home to complete peace and privacy. This soul-soothing sanctuary offers the best of both worlds, village convenience wrapped in forest tranquillity, and promises a lifetime of enjoyment for its fortunate new owners.
Contact Scott Kim on (03) 9808 0481 today to arrange a private inspection of this beautiful home.
Listing description written by Scott Kim, Scott Kim Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.