Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Metford › Schanck Dr
$730,000–$770,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
227 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
$730,000–$770,000
Asking range · $3,216/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,102/m² of land (n=123). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Metford
-11.0%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
+0.47 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.80%
Suburb median $820,000 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$31,129 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Metford's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $600/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.3%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A stylishly updated duplex home perfect for first home buyers, downsizers and investors alike!
- LG ducted air conditioning for year round comfort
- A freshly painted interior, laminate and carpet flooring, LED downlights and vertical blinds
- Open plan living and dining with direct alfresco access, plus a separate lounge room
- Renovated kitchen with 40mm benchtops, soft close cabinetry, a built-in pantry, ample storage and quality appliances
- Four bedrooms, including a converted garage bedroom with an exposed brick feature wall, three with built-in wardrobes
- Renovated bathroom featuring a floating vanity, a built-in bath, a shower with a built-in niche and a rain showerhead, plus a separate WC
- Spacious covered timber deck alfresco with outdoor power access
- Fully fenced, low maintenance backyard with established gardens
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $1,960 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $813.54 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $610 approx. per week
Beautifully updated and impeccably presented, this stylish brick and tiled roof duplex delivers modern comfort, thoughtful renovations and an easy care lifestyle in a highly convenient location. Freshly painted throughout and enhanced by a renovated kitchen and bathroom, ducted air conditioning and a lovely backyard, this is a home ready to move straight into and enjoy.
Positioned for exceptional convenience, this address places local schooling, public transport and everyday amenities all within easy reach. Green Hills Shopping Centre is only five minutes away for shopping, dining and entertainment, while Maitland's CBD can be reached in around 15 minutes. Newcastle's vibrant city centre and beautiful beaches are also within comfortable reach, making commuting and weekend outings equally effortless.
Upon arrival, a grassed front lawn and a covered front porch create a welcoming first impression, while the driveway provides convenient off street parking.
Stepping inside, the freshly painted interior is complemented by a combination of laminate flooring and plush carpet, LED downlights, vertical blinds and LG ducted air conditioning, creating a stylish and comfortable setting throughout.
Positioned at the front of the home, the original garage has been thoughtfully converted into a versatile fourth bedroom, complete with an exposed brick feature wall. Three further bedrooms include built-in wardrobes, providing comfortable accommodation for the growing family.
The beautifully renovated bathroom has been finished with modern fixtures, showcasing a floating vanity with soft close cabinetry, a built-in bathtub, a shower with a rain showerhead and a built-in niche, along with the convenience of a separate WC.
Sure to impress, the updated kitchen features 40mm benchtops, soft close cabinetry, a built-in pantry and quality appliances including a Euromaid oven, an induction cooktop with an integrated rangehood, creating a stylish and functional space designed to make everyday cooking and entertaining effortless.
Flowing from the kitchen, the living and dining area extends through a glass sliding door onto the covered alfresco, while a separate lounge positioned at the entrance offers additional living space and flexibility for everyday family life.
Outside, the spacious timber deck creates an inviting setting for entertaining and unwinding, complete with outdoor power access and generous cover, allowing you to enjoy the space comfortably throughout the seasons. Beyond, the fully fenced backyard is beautifully presented with established gardens and a low maintenance lawn, providing a lovely space for children and pets to play.
Combining modern finishes, flexible living and effortless everyday convenience, this is an opportunity not to be missed. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- A short drive or walking distance to Metford Train Station
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Mikhaela Enright, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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