251 John Lees Drive, Dilston, TAS 7252 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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251 John Lees Drive
Dilston TAS 7252

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 146m2
Land area: 22550m2
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Property Details for 251 John Lees Dr, Dilston

251 John Lees Dr, Dilston is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1964. The property has a land size of 22550m2 and floor size of 146m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2016.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1964
Floor Size
146m2
Land Size
22550m2
Local Government
Launceston
Lot/Plan
1/125721

Last Listing description (November 2016)

251 John Lees Drive is a unique piece of real estate. Boasting panoramic views of the Tamar River, this 2.25 hectares of land stretches right to the water front. The views are nothing short of awe-inspiring...Set in a semi-rural location, it is also private and and quite but still less than 15 minutes from the Launceston Central Business District and less than 25 minutes from the airport.
This large block would be ideal to build your own dream home on. Once a market garden the land oozes potential for its new owner to reinvigorate this, or it may be subdivided into two separate block if so desired ( this has been approved by the Launceston City Council). The two proposed blocks would each have a separate entrance. The block with the current dwelling would be 1 Hectare (approx.) and the river fronted block would be 1.2 Hectare (approx.) in size.
Situated on the grounds is a charming sixties double brick home, which has loads of character and further potential. Currently set up as a two bedroom home the floor plan offers flexibility to its new owners, with two living areas, a dining room a sun room plus plenty of storage. The gardens developed by its current owner are picturesque and manicured.

This magnificent piece of real estate is only 15 minutes from the CBD, 25 minutes from the airport and 8 minutes from the local shopping centre, schools , universities and services.
The property must be seen to truly appreciate the views and its potential. Call today to book your viewing.

Property History for 251 John Lees Dr, Dilston, TAS 7252

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$475,500
07 Oct 2016
  • 07 Oct 2016
    Sold for $475,500
  • 14 Aug 2015
    Listed for Sale $550,000 negotiable
  • 27 Nov 2014
    Listed for Sale EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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About Dilston 7252

The size of Dilston is approximately 41.5 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 5.2% of total area. The population of Dilston in 2016 was 531 people. By 2021 the population was 558 showing a population growth of 5.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Dilston is 50-59 years. Households in Dilston are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Dilston work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 94.20% of the homes in Dilston were owner-occupied compared with 86.50% in 2016.

Dilston has 280 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Dilston have seen a 54.21% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 12.11% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Dilston is $876,590 while the median value for Units is $412,945.
There are currently no properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Dilston on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 11 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Dilston.

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