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NSW › Salamander Bay › The Port Hole

1 The Port Hole, Salamander Bay NSW 2317

House

$1,200,000

Last sold

14 Aug 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

678 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,200,000 (14 Aug 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 678 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Salamander Bay (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,767/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 2 Sept 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,200,000

14 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Salamander Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,767/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Salamander Bay at a glance

4,903

People

$1,147,500

Median sale

$700/wk

Median rent

3.17%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Salamander Bay report →

Vs Salamander Bay

+4.6%

Median sale

Suburb $1,147,500

-0.14 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.17%

Suburb median $1,147,500 from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Port Stephens

Port Stephens, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightDetected
  • heritageNot detected

Planning constraints

  • 109

Development activity

Not detected

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 2 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 103915307

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 2 Sept 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,200,00014 Aug 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted25 July 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted25 July 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 680 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $700/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 680 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.

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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

What is known for this property

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.

4 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 680 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

    Unknown

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 680 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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Knownmedium

    No development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

Salamander Bay in one glance

Salamander Bay at a glance

4,903

People

$1,147,500

Median sale

$700/wk

Median rent

3.17%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Salamander Bay report →

Keep researching

  • Why Salamander Bay? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Salamander Bay →
  • Other records on The Port Hole →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White The Zenith Group

SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION

We are excited to announce that we have sold this great house prior to auction. Our strategic campaign gathered 3,100+ online impressions, 23 online enquires, multiple offers, and this great sale. Thank you to our clients for entrusting us with the sale, and congratulations to the happy buyers who have secured this great piece of real estate.

Considering selling or keen to understand the value of your home in this market?

Call Ray White The Knaggs Group on 02 4984 9273

Read the full description

Where grand proportions meet total privacy, 1 The Port Hole delivers the ultimate family sanctuary in one of Salamander Bay's most tightly held pockets. When space, seclusion & a central location top your wish list, this home ticks every box.

Surrounded by quality homes in a quiet cul-de-sac and directly opposite a nature reserve, this is the perfect place to raise a family or retire in peace. With Roy Wood Reserve Beach, Salamander shopping precinct, and both public & private K-12 schools all within walking distance, convenience is effortless.

A charming front garden welcomes you into the home, where a warm and inviting atmosphere sets the tone. The formal lounge and dining area is enclosed by double French doors, offering a peaceful retreat or an extension of your entertaining space. There's also a generous home office or fifth bedroom-ideal for remote work or guests.

At the centre of the home is the well-appointed kitchen, positioned between multiple living areas including a casual sitting space, expansive rumpus room, and a large entertainer's deck. Enjoy uninterrupted views over the gardens and out toward the Mambo Wetlands, where birds and the occasional koala make an appearance.

Upstairs, natural light and coastal airflow flow freely through a third living space and four generous bedrooms, all with built-in robes. The master enjoys a walk-in robe and private ensuite, while tree-top outlooks from every room create a serene atmosphere. Year-round comfort is assured with ducted air-conditioning throughout.

The corner block offers options to add a pool, create space for a caravan or boat, or simply enjoy the sprawling yard-perfect for kids and pets. A private hedge wraps the yard, and a large pergola on the southern side offers another place to entertain, garden, or unwind.

A triple garage is the icing on the cake-store your everyday vehicles in the double bay and use the third for your tinny, jetskis, camper, or workshop space.

Homes of this size, quality & location are rare. Don't miss your opportunity-contact our friendly team today to arrange your private viewing.

Listing description written by Aramis Pincovai, Ray White The Zenith Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Ensuites: 1
  • Toilets: 3

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