15 Butternut Street, Harkness VIC 3337

SDA compliance | rental ready | recent build | premium vs Harkness median | no inspections scheduled The first risk here is price. The marketing range of 559-579k sits above the Harkness median, and the SDA specification—while rare—may not justify that premium for a non-NDIS tenant. An investor or buyer paying at the top of that range risks negative equity if valuations come in lower, as the property was purchased at similar money in 2021. The opportunity is the SDA build standard itself, which is nearly impossible to replicate at this price point, and the ‘rental ready’ condition saves 20-30k in immediate fit-out. If you hold this as a long-term income property or for a family requiring accessible design, the premium is commercially sound. Otherwise, negotiate hard toward the lower end. What makes this property competitively strong is the combination of three private bathrooms—unusual at this price—and the park-facing location in central Harkness. For a multi-generational household or a buyer seeking a low-maintenance, high-liquidity house near amenities, few options compare. The 295sqm allotment is tight, but the design maximises usable space and minimises ongoing costs. This property serves best as a long-term hold for a family or as a safe passive income asset for a cost-conscious investor. To move forward, schedule a private inspection and request a copy of the SDA certification to confirm the build standard directly.