St Albans at a glance
38,796
People
$750,000
Median sale
$447/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › St Albans › Cowper Ave
For sale
For sale
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
429 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
Asking
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in St Albans (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,223/m² of land (n=57). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
St Albans at a glance
38,796
People
$750,000
Median sale
$447/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $447/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
St Albans at a glance
38,796
People
$750,000
Median sale
$447/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Frank Dowling Real EstateQuietly positioned at the rear of just two homes on the block, this substantial solid-brick residence delivers the space, flexibility and privacy that can be hard to find in a unit. With three generous bedrooms, multiple living zones and the kitchen forming the heart of the home, it presents an outstanding opportunity for first-home buyers, families and investors alike.
Step inside and the sense of space is immediately apparent. A wide entrance and hallway introduce a well-proportioned floorplan, with a formal lounge flowing through to an expansive dining area with plenty of room for the whole family to gather around the table.
At the centre of it all is the well-equipped kitchen, featuring gas cooking, stainless-steel appliances, excellent cupboard space and a distinctive timber bar. From here, the home opens to further family living and a large sunroom, creating a series of connected spaces for everyday life, entertaining or simply finding a quiet corner of your own.
Accommodation is equally impressive. The exceptionally generous master bedroom features a walk-in robe and private ensuite, while two further bedrooms with built-in robes are serviced by the central family bathroom with spa and separate toilet.
Adding even greater versatility is a studio/home office, ideal for those working from home, pursuing a hobby or looking for additional flexible space.
Outside, low-maintenance surrounds make weekends easy, while the outdoor entertaining area provides a private setting to relax with family and friends. A secure single garage is complemented by a private driveway providing additional off-street parking.
Comfort is assured year-round with ducted heating and cooling, while floating floors, double blinds and a large laundry with linen storage and direct external access add to the home's everyday practicality.
And when it's time to get outdoors, Cowper Avenue Reserve is directly opposite - a convenient green space for a morning walk, the kids to play or the dog to stretch its legs.
Conveniently located with easy access to local schools, shops, public transport, Alfrieda Street shopping, Sunshine Avenue and the Western Ring Road, this is a home offering far more space than its "unit" title might suggest.
Solid, spacious and superbly positioned - 2/62 Cowper Avenue is an impressive entry into the market, a comfortable family home or a smart addition to an investment portfolio.
Listing description written by Joel Campbell, Frank Dowling Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.