5 Commercial Street, Merbein VIC 3505
5 Commercial Street, Merbein VIC 3505
3 bed, 1 bath house on 1,077 m² | Larger-than-typical land parcel | Basic comfort upgrades | Established Merbein street | Estimated $420/wk rent
This house offers a rare combination of generous land and modest dwelling size, giving you room to extend, add a shed, or simply enjoy the outdoor space without the premium of a larger home. The 1,077 m² lot is well above what you’d find on many standard suburban blocks, and the building footprint at 19% leaves plenty of yard for a family or a buyer wanting space for vehicles, hobbies, or future development. With split-system heating and cooling, it’s move-in ready for basic comfort, and the fully fenced yard adds practical appeal. It sits comfortably within Merbein’s established residential character, where older detached houses dominate and stability is the norm. This property best serves an owner-occupier wanting affordable entry into a quiet town, or an investor chasing strong rental yield from a low-priced holding.
The estimated rent of $420 per week against a value near $230k points to a strong gross return, but that yield depends on the house’s condition and tenant appeal. The lack of a verified build year and no confirmed finish quality means the actual state of the interior could shift your view on price—older homes may need updates to plumbing, wiring, or roofing that aren’t visible in imagery. The large land size is a genuine value driver, but it also implies ongoing maintenance costs for gardens or fencing. The absence of flood, bushfire, or heritage overlays reduces risk, yet the small regional market may limit buyer depth, so resale could take longer than in a metro area. Weigh these factors against the low entry price and rental upside.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 5 Commercial Street, Merbein VIC 3505
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Value Risk
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Liquidity Risk
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Planning Risk
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Income Risk
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Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Merbein leverages its proximity to sweeping agricultural landscapes, offering residents a highly targeted lifestyle and infrastructure advantage. Tree-changers completely exiting the suburban rat-race are aggressively driving the housing demand here to secure a foothold in this specific postcode. Transaction times are naturally longer, requiring a patient investment strategy focused on land-banking.
PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 148 Commercial St sold at $322.5k; 25 Commercial St sold at $449k | Property Price Band: $200k–$300k | Value Drivers: Land size, condition of dwelling, rental yield potential
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
1076m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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