108 Ferdinand Drive, Clyde North VIC 3978
108 Ferdinand Drive, Clyde North VIC 3978
Detached 4-bed family house | ~400m² lot in growth corridor | New-build spec with solar and steel frame | Single-storey layout | School-catchment demand
The property sits comfortably within Clyde North’s mainstream family-housing market, offering a practical single-storey configuration that suits first-home buyers and young families prioritising modern efficiency over character. Its likely inclusions—solar PV, double glazing, ducted heating and cooling, and quality kitchen finishes—place it above entry-level stock, while the modest lot size keeps maintenance low. This is not a standout or premium home, but it is well-matched to the suburb’s dominant buyer profile: those seeking a move-in-ready, energy-conscious house with straightforward appeal. The school catchment adds a layer of practical value, though it does not elevate the property beyond its peer group.
Value may be shaped by the balance between land size and building footprint, as the house appears to occupy a significant portion of the lot, leaving limited outdoor space. Orientation and aspect are unconfirmed, which could affect natural light and heating efficiency. The single garage in some nearby packages may be a constraint for families with two cars, potentially narrowing buyer appeal. Broader growth-area factors, such as infrastructure delivery and flood or bushfire overlays in the vicinity, might influence long-term desirability, but these are not unique to this property.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 108 Ferdinand Drive, Clyde North VIC 3978
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
1
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Clyde North is a fast-growing family market in Melbourne’s outer growth corridor, with demand dominated by professionals on above-average household incomes and a clear preference for houses over units. Median house prices hover around 750,000, with annual growth between 2.8 and 4.2 percent, while units sit near 600,000 and are growing faster at 3.5 to 4.3 percent. Houses take 43 to 74 days to sell depending on the source, and annual volumes exceed 1,000 sales in most counts, indicating steady turnover. Rental yields are modest but stable: 4.0 to 4.1 percent for houses and 4.7 to 4.8 percent for units, with weekly rents of 600 and 550 respectively. Residential expansion and ongoing infrastructure support future growth, though constraints persist: house prices run 4.1 percent above nearby Clyde, the auction clearance rate is just 27 percent, and house price growth trails Melbourne’s average by 28 percent, flagging rate sensitivity and a possible demand shift.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: Nearby 4-bed homes on similar lots have transacted in the high-$600k to low-$800k range | Property Price Band: $700K–$800K | Value Drivers: Single-storey layout, modern inclusions, lot size versus building footprint
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
299m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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