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VIC › Harkness › Lancers Dr

98 Lancers Dr, Harkness VIC 3337

For saleHouse for Sale

$610,000–$640,000

For sale

Asking range

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

448 m²

Land

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Given the $610,000–$640,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $610,000–$640,000(Listing record · 12 Aug 2026)
  • FactLand 448 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 5% below the Harkness median recorded sale ($643,500, n=186, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Harkness's advertised median rent ($442/wk), implied gross yield would be 3.77% — 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

$610,000–$640,000

Asking range · $1,362/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Harkness at a glance

12,738

People

$643,500

Median sale

$442/wk

Median rent

3.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Harkness report →

Vs Harkness

-5.2%

Median sale

Suburb $643,500

+0.20 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.57%

Suburb median $643,500 from 186 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
$610,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$31,670
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,532
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
$646,902

$36,902 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 Harkness's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
2.27%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-17,886
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.44
Annual rent
$22,984
Operating expenses
$9,150
Loan amount
$488,000
Annual interest
$31,720
Gross yield
3.77%

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

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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. Listed$610,000–$640,000available12 Aug 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 $442/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 3.8%. 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.

Nearby

Nearby properties

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Area

Harkness in one glance

Harkness at a glance

12,738

People

$643,500

Median sale

$442/wk

Median rent

3.57%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Harkness report →

Keep researching

  • Why Harkness? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Harkness →
  • Other records on Lancers Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Rockbank

Versatile Family Residence | High Cash Flow Investment Opportunity in a Prime Location

Whether you're a family searching for a spacious modern home an or an investor seeking a high-yield opportunity, 98 Lancers Drive, Harkness presents a unique opportunity combining comfort, versatility and strong future potential.

Positioned on a generous 448sqm allotment in one of Harkness' most desirable residential pockets, this thoughtfully designed residence offers exceptional flexibility with the potential to suit a variety of buyers. With its generous room sizes, practical floorplan and multiple living options, the property presents an outstanding opportunity for investors exploring shared accommodation or rooming house potential, while still offering the warmth, privacy and functionality expected from a quality family home.

Boasting four oversized bedrooms, two spacious bathrooms and a double remote garage, the home features a highly functional layout with expansive living zones and excellent proportions throughout. The large bedrooms, spacious bathrooms and open-plan design provide the flexibility required for high-demand rental accommodation, while owner-occupiers will appreciate the comfort, space and ease of everyday living.

Read the full description

The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen, meals and family area, designed for modern lifestyles and effortless entertaining. The contemporary kitchen offers quality appliances, generous bench space and ample storage, seamlessly connecting with the spacious living areas.

Adding further appeal is the central refrigerated heating and cooling system, ensuring year-round comfort throughout the home, regardless of the season.

Property Highlights

• Exceptional open plan living with generously sized bedrooms for those who appreciate space, sophistication and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

• Excellent opportunity for investors seeking high cash flow through shared housing or rooming house potential

• Spacious 4-bedroom residence

• 2 well-appointed bathrooms

• Double remote garage with internal access

• Expansive open-plan kitchen, meals and family living

• Generous bedroom sizes throughout

• Central refrigerated heating and cooling system

• Functional floorplan suitable for families, investors and multi-generational living

• Quality kitchen with ample storage and bench space

• Low-maintenance 448sqm allotment

• Located in a quiet and established residential neighbourhood

Lifestyle & Local Amenities

Enjoy the convenience of being close to everything Harkness and the surrounding Melton region have to offer.

A Comfort & Modern Living with Multiple Income Opportunities and Future Growth

With a thoughtfully designed layout offering spacious bedrooms, multiple living zones and a comfortable modern lifestyle, this home caters perfectly to families, tenants and investors alike. Positioned within Melbourne's thriving western growth corridor, the property benefits from strong rental demand and ongoing infrastructure development.

The generous proportions and flexible floorplan provide investors with the potential to explore alternative rental strategies such as shared living arrangements or rooming house accommodation, creating opportunities for enhanced rental returns compared to traditional leasing models.

At the same time, the home's quality construction, appealing residential setting and family-friendly design ensure strong appeal to conventional tenants and future owner-occupiers, supporting long-term capital growth and enduring market demand.

Education

• Arnolds Creek Primary School

• Melton Secondary College

• St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

• Multiple childcare and early learning centres

• Easy access to Victoria University, Melton Campus

Healthcare

• The new Melton Hospital, currently under development, will significantly enhance healthcare services for the region and further strengthen the long-term appeal of

Melbourne's western growth corridor.

• Melton Health services and nearby medical centres

• Pharmacies and specialist healthcare providers within close proximity

Shopping & Everyday Convenience

• Woodgrove Shopping Centre

• Coburn Central Shopping Centre

• Local supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths and Aldi

• Cafés, restaurants and essential retail services nearby

Transport

• Easy access to High Street and the Western Freeway

• Melton Train Station

• Cobblebank Train Station

• Well-connected local bus services

Recreation & Lifestyle

• Numerous local parks and playgrounds

• Navan Park

• MacPherson Park Recreation Reserve

• Walking and cycling trails

• Community sporting facilities and recreation reserves

An Opportunity That Stands Apart

Properties that combine investment flexibility, generous proportions and a premium residential location are increasingly difficult to secure.

Whether you are:

• Looking for a high cash flow investment opportunity,

• Exploring shared accommodation or rooming house potential,

• Seeking a spacious family home with room to grow, or

• Wanting a property that offers flexibility for future lifestyle changes,

98 Lancers Drive, Harkness delivers exceptional versatility, strong long-term potential and a location positioned for continued growth.

A quality residence offering endless possibilities today and outstanding potential for tomorrow.

Contact Rahul on 0422 024 278 today with any questions and secure this extraordinary family home!

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some images may be digitally staged for illustrative purposes. For a current copy of the Due Diligence Checklist, visit: consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist.

Listing description written by Rahul Sharma, Ray White Rockbank — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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