Sydenham at a glance
10,904
People
$760,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 65 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$955,000
Last sold
3 May 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,012 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
$955,000
3 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Sydenham (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,322/m² of land (n=57). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Sydenham at a glance
10,904
People
$760,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 65 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Sydenham
+25.7%
Median sale
Suburb $760,000
-0.70 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.43%
Suburb median $760,000 from 65 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 $502/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
Sydenham at a glance
10,904
People
$760,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 65 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Professionals Taylors LakesSet on an expansive 1,012sqm (approx.) allotment in one of Sydenham’s most tightly held pockets, 8 Albert Road is a remarkable residence that showcases enduring quality, grand proportions, and exceptional future potential.
Lovingly built and meticulously maintained by its original owners, this is a home where no expense was spared and no detail overlooked. Constructed with a clear focus on strength, comfort, and timeless design, it stands today as a testament to superior craftsmanship rarely found in modern builds.
From the moment you step inside, the sense of scale is undeniable. A breathtaking formal living room welcomes you with soaring cathedral hardwood ceilings and plush carpeting—creating a space that is both elegant and inviting, perfect for refined entertaining or quiet relaxation.
The heart of the home is an impressively large kitchen, appointed with solid timber cabinetry and quality appliances, offering both functionality and classic appeal. This space seamlessly connects to a generous dining zone and an expansive second living area, complete with a gas fireplace. An adjoining multi-purpose area—originally designed with a bar in mind—adds further versatility, ideal as a home office, additional storage, or even conversion to access a substantial attic retreat above.
Accommodation is equally impressive, with four oversized bedrooms designed for comfort and space. The master suite features its own private ensuite, while a large central bathroom and well-appointed laundry continue the home’s theme of generous proportions and immaculate presentation. Timber flooring throughout the main living zones enhances the warmth and cohesion of the interiors.
Externally, the property is just as compelling. A beautifully maintained façade is complemented by rare wide side access on both sides of the home. The right-hand access leads to a substantial carport and workshop—perfect for tradespeople, car enthusiasts, or those needing extensive storage options.
The backyard is vast and full of opportunity—whether you envision an entertainer’s paradise, additional structures, or future subdivision potential (STCA), the possibilities here are truly endless.
Positioned for ultimate convenience, the home is moments from respected schools including Copperfield College and Sydenham Hillside Primary School, with premier shopping at Watergardens Town Centre and easy public transport via Watergardens railway station. Seamless access to the Calder Freeway ensures effortless connectivity to the CBD and beyond.
This is more than just a home—it is a statement of quality, space, and opportunity. A rare offering that combines timeless construction with limitless potential in a highly sought-after location.
Listing description written by Deen Zane, Professionals Taylors Lakes — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.