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 › Coburn Circuit
$876,000
Last sold
27 Feb 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
626 m²
Land
175 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
No verification items generated for this record.
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
Last sold
$876,000
27 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,100/m² of land (n=122). 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
+6.8%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
-0.24 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.80%
Suburb median $820,000 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, NSW
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.
The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWZoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 624 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. If the dual occupancy pathway survives a planner’s check, this lot can outperform a same-suburb house that is hold-as-is only. That is not a forecast. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. 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.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Verdict
Districts view
This looks more compelling as a land / capital-growth play than a pure yield play — if the dual occupancy pathway survives a planner’s check.
Detail
Zoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 624 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Achieved rent for this address has not been inferred. Gross yield on advertising copy is not the deal.
Nearby DA pipeline is unknown, so neighbourhood change is not in this verdict.
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 624 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 624 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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 classic brick and tiled roof home set on a lovely 626.1sqm corner block
- Daikin ducted air conditioning, a gas bayonet and ceiling fans
- Gas hot water, NBN fibre to the premises and three phase power
- A freshly painted interior, LED lighting, hybrid flooring and plush carpet
- A dedicated lounge room, plus a light filled dining room with bay windows
- Kitchen featuring a 20mm Caesarstone waterfall benchtop, a breakfast bar, a built-in pantry, gas cooking and quality appliances
- Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, the fourth bedroom with a private toilet
- Three way designed bathroom with a built-in bath, a shower and a separate WC
- Fully fenced grassed yard, plus a shed with a covered awning and power access
- Attached double garage with internal access plus handy side access to the yard
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2512 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $837.42 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $680 approx. per week
Positioned on a generous 626.1 sqm corner parcel, this appealing brick and tiled roof home delivers space, practicality and comfort in equal measure. With a spacious floor plan, side access and a powered shed, this is a property designed to adapt to family life while offering room to move.
Located for convenience, you'll find local schooling and public transport close by, while Green Hills Shopping Centre is only 10 minutes from your door for major retail and dining. Maitland's CBD is reached in around 15 minutes, and when the coast calls, Newcastle's beaches and city lifestyle are an easy 35 minute drive away.
From the street, a grassed front yard framed by established gardens creates a welcoming first impression. The driveway leads to an attached double garage with internal access, plus there is handy side access to the yard.
Step inside to a freshly painted interior enhanced by LED lighting, hybrid flooring, and plush carpet underfoot, with Daikin ducted air conditioning in place for year round comfort. At the entrance of the home, the dedicated living room offers a cosy retreat, complete with a ceiling fan with a light.
Moving through, the dining area enjoys bay style windows that invite in natural light, a ceiling fan overhead and a gas bayonet for added heating. A sliding door connects this space to the yard, encouraging easy indoor-outdoor flow.
The kitchen is both functional and stylish, featuring a 20mm Caesarstone waterfall benchtop with breakfast bar seating, a dual sink, a built-in pantry and chic black accents. Quality appliances include a Westinghouse gas cooktop and oven, a rangehood, and an LG dishwasher, delivering everything you need for everyday cooking and entertaining.
All four bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, with three featuring built-in robes and ceiling fans with lights. The main bedroom enjoys direct access to the bathroom, while the fourth bedroom offers added versatility with its own private toilet, ideal for guests, teenagers or a home office setup.
The three way designed bathroom includes a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a separate WC, designed to keep busy mornings running smoothly.
Outdoors, a shed with a covered awning and power access provides excellent storage or workshop potential, whilst offering a lovely covered area to enjoy the outdoors. The fully fenced yard remains low maintenance, providing the perfect space for children and pets to enjoy.
With its corner block setting and family focused layout, this home combines space and flexibility in a location designed for easy everyday living. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located just 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- A short drive to Metford train station and Metford Public School
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the riverside Levee 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 Jade Perryman, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.