Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Lorn › The Esplanade
$1,310,000
Last sold
1 Dec 2022
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
784 m²
Land
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$1,310,000
1 Dec 2022 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lorn (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,632/m² of land (n=42). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lorn
+12.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,162,500
-0.31 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.72%
Suburb median $1,162,500 from 8 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 maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.7% of it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 791 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 791 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. 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 $608/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
Official parcel about 791 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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 791 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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 791 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
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
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsPerfectly positioned in the lovely township of Lorn, sits this beautifully renovated brick and tile home, presenting a seamless blend of classic original 1950s features with a stylish modern design.
Lorn has developed into a highly sought suburb for good reason, a location that offers a semi-rural feel, whilst enjoying easy access to the larger centres of Maitland within 5 minutes, Newcastle within 45 minutes and with the Hunter Valley vineyards only 25 minutes away, enjoying the best sights and delights of the region within easy reach.
On arrival, this appealing home framed by immaculately landscaped formal gardens provides plenty of curb appeal. Stepping inside the home, directly into a spacious sitting area complete with a cosy fireplace, the stunning original high ceilings, feature cornices, large timber windows, ducted a/c and hardwood floorboards set a stylish tone for what is to be discovered within this lovely home.
The front half of the home features four generously sized bedrooms, all with stylish white plantation shutters and ceiling fans in place, offering comfort during those warmer months. The main bedroom also enjoys the convenience of a built-in robe. A study, or potential 5th bedroom is located nearby, offering the ideal home office space or bedroom for guests.
These rooms are serviced by the impressive main bathroom that pays stylish homage to the home's 1950s heritage, with feature tiling and classic fixtures, and an abundance of natural light through a large skylight overhead.
Set at the rear of the home you'll find a beautifully updated kitchen, bathed in natural light from the large window looking out to the backyard. This well appointed kitchen boasts
stainless steel appliances including a 4 burner gas cooktop, built-in oven, and dishwasher with plenty of storage space for all your kitchen appliances and more.
Located adjacent is the internal laundry with a second bathroom which also plays homage to the home's past with quality tessellated floor tiles and a stone benchtop around the laundry sink.
The stunning open plan lounge and dining area seamlessly connect the lovely kitchen, featuring contemporary downlights, a ceiling fan and a gas fireplace, perfect for cosying up during the cooler seasons.
Sliding timber bi-fold doors offer a stylish connection between the indoor living space and the lovely, covered deck that offers ample space for your outdoor cooking, dining and lounging needs.
To complete this idyllic outdoor living area, you'll note the sparkling, brand-new inground pool, all set to provide endless hours of fun for the kids and relaxation for the adults alike.
The generously sized 784 sqm parcel of land provides plenty of green grass and shade trees for the kids and pets to enjoy, with landscaped gardens framing the perimeter, offering a lovely touch.
Storage of your cars, tools and toys will present no obstacle in this home with a large double garage on hand, providing all the space you'll need, with a long driveway, with side access for any extras!
This ideally located home enjoys riverside access via the reserve across the road, and with boutique shopping and cafes of Lorn within a short stroll, your weekend plans are set. An added bonus is the lovely walk across the bridge to Maitland's heritage centre and revitalised riverside Levee precinct, offering a range of retail, dining and seasonal events to enjoy.
Make no mistake, a home offering this level of luxury and space in a desirable lifestyle location such as this is sure to attract a large volume of interest. We encourage you to secure your viewing with the team at Clarke & Co today.
Property Information:
- Council Rate: $2,928.00 approx. per annum
- Approx rental $700per week
- Circa 1940s build
- Brand new in ground pool
- Double brick construction
- Wide side access to a huge 7m x 6m garage
- Optional 5th bedroom/home office or potential walk in robe or ensuite
- Plenty of privacy with no neighbours across the road
- High ceilings, timber floors, combustion fire, a/c & much more
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located within an easy 5 minute stroll of award winning restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping outlets
- Zoned for quality schooling options including Nillo Infants School (K-2) and Bolwarra Public (K-6)
- A short 3 minute drive to Lorn Park Bowls Club and picturesque Lorn Park Oval.
- Located just 12 minutes from the newly refurbished destination shopping precinct, Green Hills shopping centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep.
- An easy 5 minute drive or 10 minute stroll to Maitland CBD for all your everyday needs
- 45 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle.
- 25 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
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Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.
Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.