3 ASX dividend shares near 52-week lows with very tempting yields

These REITs now offer higher yields and rebound potential.

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These quality ASX dividend shares have slid toward fresh 52-week lows and lost up to 20% for the year to date. As a result, long-term investors now get a rare chance to lock in higher starting yields and stronger rebound upside.

Three ASX dividend shares stand out for their mix of appealing income, asset backing, and recovery potential: Dexus (ASX:DXS), Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR), and Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC). 

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Dexus: premium assets, premium yield

Dexus remains one of the clearest contrarian income plays on the ASX after appearing on one of the latest fresh 52-week lows scan. Its biggest strength is institutional-grade office, industrial, healthcare, and infrastructure exposure, backed by a vast $51.5 billion real assets platform. 

The market's main concern is obvious: CBD office valuations and leasing demand. Higher bond yields and softer white-collar occupancy trends continue to weigh on sentiment, which explains why the ASX dividend share remains under pressure.

Still, the distribution story remains attractive. Dexus recently confirmed its February 2026 distribution payment, continuing its typical half-year payout structure, and the forward yield sits around 6.3% to 6.6% at current prices. 

For patient investors, this is the classic "buy when office fear peaks" setup.

Mirvac Group: diversified and less office-dependent

Mirvac offers a slightly different flavour of income. This ASX dividend share has also been dragged toward yearly lows with the broader REIT sector. Its strength lies in diversification across residential development, retail, industrial, and premium office assets. That broader earnings mix can make it less vulnerable than pure office landlords.

The risk, however, is that apartment settlements and commercial valuations are both highly rate-sensitive. If inflation remains sticky, the recovery could take longer than bulls hope.

On income, Mirvac's payout policy has historically been based on operating earnings and cash generation from both rent and development profits, usually paid in two instalments annually.

The yield around these levels is generally 5.5% to 6%, which becomes especially attractive when the stock is trading near 12-month lows. 

Charter Hall Group: the defensive income specialist

For pure passive income, Charter Hall may be the standout of the trio.  

The biggest strength of this ASX dividend share is right in the name: long weighted average lease expiry (WALE). This means rental income is typically locked in for years with blue-chip tenants. That makes distributions more predictable than most office-heavy REITs.

The key risk is that higher interest costs compress property values and slow external growth, even when rent collections remain stable.

The payout policy of this ASX dividend share is built around steady quarterly or semi-annual rental-backed distributions. Dividend yields can push north of 7% near cyclical lows, making it the most compelling pure-income pick of the three.

Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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