North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › North Rothbury › Harkin Rd
$810,000
Last sold
23 Apr 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
313 m²
Land
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
$810,000
23 Apr 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 North Rothbury (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,534/m² of land (n=143). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs North Rothbury
-10.5%
Median sale
Suburb $905,000
+0.51 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.36%
Suburb median $905,000 from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
Mixed Use
MU1
Jurisdiction
Cessnock
Cessnock, 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 Mixed Use · MU1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 315 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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 $759/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
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Mixed Use · MU1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 315 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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?
KnownmediumNo 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
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cattell Property GroupSet within the highly sought-after Huntlee Estate, this beautifully presented, low-maintenance home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and lifestyle. Ideally located close to the renowned Hunter Valley wineries and dining, and just a 5-minute drive to the Hunter Expressway, providing easy access to Newcastle and beyond.
Huntlee continues to thrive as a vibrant, family-friendly community, complete with local cafés, children's adventure playground, a dog park and an extensive network of walking and cycling paths that connect the entire estate.
Shops are only a short walk down the street.
Rental potential $730 -$750 pwk
When stepping onto the property, you're greeted by a beautifully landscaped front area. Built in 2017, the home has been thoughtfully designed with a functional open-plan layout that creates a seamless flow between living, dining and kitchen spaces.
The light-filled interior features tiled flooring in the living areas, while the contemporary kitchen boasts timber-look cabinetry, quality appliances, a breakfast bar, and an induction cooktop - perfect for everyday living and entertaining.
All bedrooms feature plush carpeting and built-in robes, while the spacious master suite enjoys large windows, its own split system air conditioner, a well-sized walk-in wardrobe, and a private modern ensuite. The main bathroom is stylish and contemporary, featuring a relaxing bathtub.
Step outside to enjoy the newly landscaped backyard, a low-maintenance open deck with built-in seating, and a covered alfresco area ideal for summer barbecues and relaxed gatherings. The garage, located at the rear of the house with side gate access, provides convenient parking and extra storage.
Whether you're a first-home buyer looking to enter the market or an investor seeking a quality addition to your portfolio, this home presents a smart opportunity in one of the region's most sought-after estates.
**Council Rates: $491 p/quarter
Contact Cathy and her team today!
Listing description written by Cathy Cattell, Cattell Property Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.