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88 Derwent Ave, Geilston Bay TAS 7015

House

$837,000

Last sold

4 Mar 2026

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

857 m²

Land

147 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $837,000 (4 Mar 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 857 m² against a 147 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Geilston Bay (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,049/m² of land (n=78). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

$837,000

4 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Geilston Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,049/m² of land (n=78). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Geilston Bay at a glance

3,654

People

$820,000

Median sale

$563/wk

Median rent

3.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Geilston Bay report →

Vs Geilston Bay

+2.1%

Median sale

Suburb $820,000

-0.07 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.57%

Suburb median $820,000 from 15 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

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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$837,0004 Mar 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Feb 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

TAS

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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $563/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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

Geilston Bay in one glance

Geilston Bay at a glance

3,654

People

$820,000

Median sale

$563/wk

Median rent

3.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Geilston Bay report →

Keep researching

  • Why Geilston Bay? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Geilston Bay →
  • Other records on Derwent Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Arkley & Co

Versatile home with spectacular views and sun

Set high above the water in tightly held Geilston Bay, 88 Derwent Avenue captures breathtaking views across the River Derwent, rolling hills and beyond. This is a home where the outlook truly takes centre stage, framed beautifully from multiple rooms and the expansive entertaining deck.

The upper level has been designed to maximise light and scenery, with an open plan kitchen, dining and living area flowing seamlessly to the timber deck via large sliding doors. Whether hosting friends or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, the ever-changing river backdrop creates a remarkable sense of space and tranquillity.

The kitchen is generous and highly functional, offering ample bench space, quality appliances and a long breakfast bar perfect for casual meals. Wide windows above the sink ensure the view remains a constant feature. Warm timber flooring and exposed beams introduce character while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.

Read the full description

Also on this level, the main bedroom is a true retreat, showcasing expansive glazing with stunning water views, a substantial walk-in robe and an adjacent dressing room. If desired this space can also be used for separate home office or study providing flexibility for those working remotely or needing a quiet space away from the main living areas.

Downstairs, the layout continues to impress with a separate rumpus or second living area, ideal for growing families seeking additional room to spread out. Adjacent to this space is a bedroom complete with built-in robes and its own ensuite, creating a perfect zone for visiting guests, teenagers or extended family who appreciate privacy and independence.

The family bathroom is sleek and contemporary, featuring a glass walk-in shower and crisp finishes, while the remaining bedrooms are well proportioned and filled with natural light.

Outdoors, the property offers more than just views. The rear garden provides a generous, level lawn area ideal for children and pets, as well as space for entertaining. With direct and easy access to the Natone Hill walking tracks, this setting will appeal to those who value an active lifestyle and connection to nature.

Secure parking and additional storage add further practicality, while the overall position ensures convenient access to local parks, schools, shopping amenities and a straightforward commute into Hobart's CBD.

88 Derwent Avenue presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a versatile family home with spectacular river views in one of the Eastern Shore's most desirable locations.

Disclaimer:

We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.

Listing description written by Katrina Arkley, Arkley & Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Secure Parking
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