Beresfield at a glance
3,414
People
$797,500
Median sale
$615/wk
Median rent
4.01%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 46 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Beresfield › Irving St
$735,000
Last sold
29 May 2026
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
645 m²
Land
80 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
$735,000
29 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Beresfield (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,179/m² of land (n=107). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Beresfield at a glance
3,414
People
$797,500
Median sale
$615/wk
Median rent
4.01%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 46 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Beresfield
-7.8%
Median sale
Suburb $797,500
+0.34 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.01%
Suburb median $797,500 from 46 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
Not detected
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 30 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 622 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 $615/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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 622 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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 622 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.
Area
Beresfield at a glance
3,414
People
$797,500
Median sale
$615/wk
Median rent
4.01%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 46 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A classic home set on a 645sqm block with R3 zoning, offering future development potential (Subject to Council approval)
- A fantastic Beresfield location close to shops, schooling, transport and Green Hills Shopping Centre
- Ceiling fans with lights plus ActronAir split system air conditioning to the living area
- Welcoming lounge room positioned at the entrance of the home
- Well appointed kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a tiled splashback, a dual sink and a Chef freestanding oven
- Two bedrooms and a study with a mix of Venetian blinds and sheer/blockout curtains
- Bathroom with a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity, a shaver cabinet and a toilet
- Large fully fenced grassed yard offering plenty of room for kids and pets to enjoy
- Wide side access to a separate 10m deep garage positioned in the yard
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,139.16 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $837.42 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $500 approx. per week
Positioned on a generous 645sqm parcel of land, this classic weatherboard and tiled roof home presents an opportunity to secure a property with both immediate return and future potential. Zoned R3 and offered with a tenancy in place, this impressive property opens the door to dual occupancy possibilities (subject to Council approval), with wide side access and scope for a battle axe subdivision or a granny flat at the rear.
Set within the well established suburb of Beresfield, this location keeps everyday essentials within easy reach, with local shops, schooling and public transport all nearby. A short drive takes you to Green Hills Shopping Centre for expanded retail and dining, while Newcastle's city and coastline, along with the Hunter Valley's wineries, are all accessible for your weekend plans.
A grassed front lawn framed by established gardens creates a welcoming approach, with a covered front porch adding a practical touch. Wide side access runs alongside the home, leading through to a separate 10 metre long garage positioned in the yard, offering excellent space and flexibility.
Inside, the living area sits at the front of the home, fitted with a ceiling fan and an ActronAir split system air conditioner, creating a comfortable space to relax during all seasons.
Moving through, the kitchen features tiled flooring underfoot and is finished with 40mm benchtops, a dual sink and a tiled splashback. A freestanding Chef oven with a cooktop completes the space, offering a straightforward and functional layout for everyday use.
The home includes two bedrooms and a study, with ceiling fans in the rooms, while a mix of Venetian blinds, sheer curtains and blockout curtains provides privacy and softness throughout. These rooms are serviced by the well appointed bathroom, which comes complete with a built-in bath, a separate shower, a vanity, a shaver cabinet and a toilet.
Out the back, the large fully fenced yard opens up a generous grassed space, offering immediate usability along with clear potential to enhance, extend or further develop over time.
Combining strong rental appeal and future development potential in a well connected location, this Beresfield property presents a compelling opportunity for investors and forward thinking buyers alike. With strong interest expected, 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;
- A short drive or walking distance to Beresfield train station, the local public school and shopping options
- 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 20 minutes to Maitland's CBD and riverside Levee precinct
- 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 Troy Graham, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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 622 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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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.