Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$987,000
Last sold
12 Aug 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
1,963 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
$987,000
12 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Katoomba
+7.9%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
-0.22 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.06%
Suburb median $915,000 from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015
Zone
Environmental Living
C4
Jurisdiction
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains, 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 Environmental Living · C4 (Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015). Official parcel area about 1,967 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 $539/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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 Environmental Living · C4 (Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015). Official parcel area about 1,967 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,967 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.
Nearby
Area
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Purcell Property Blue MountainsPerfectly positioned in a tranquil setting near the heart of Katoomba, this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully renovated cottage is the quintessential Blue Mountains home. Blending timeless character with contemporary comfort, it occupies a generous 1,963sqm parcel, capturing stunning bush vistas and picturesque views towards Leura - a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and effortless liveability. From the moment you arrive, the home's sense of calm and considered craftsmanship is unmistakable.
Inside, a warm and inviting atmosphere flows throughout the light-filled living and dining spaces, where classic cottage charm has been carefully preserved and gently modernised. At the heart of the home, the stylishly renovated kitchen has been thoughtfully updated to complement the property's character while delivering the modern functionality and everyday convenience today's buyers seek. Gas bayonets throughout, together with insulated walls and ceilings, enhance year-round comfort and energy efficiency, ensuring the home remains warm and welcoming through every Mountains season.
The home offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious master retreat complete with a private ensuite - a peaceful sanctuary to unwind at the end of the day. The renovated main bathroom continues the home's refined aesthetic, balancing period character with quality contemporary finishes. Throughout, the residence has been maintained to an exceptional standard, offering a genuinely move-in-ready opportunity with nothing left to do but enjoy.
Beyond the home, the substantial 1,963sqm parcel provides a wonderful sense of space and seclusion, framed by uninterrupted bush outlooks and views towards Leura. Exceptionally well-located, the property sits within close proximity to scenic bushwalks, local cafés, and the shops, dining, and transport of Katoomba Town Centre. It's a lifestyle setting that captures the very best of the Blue Mountains - natural beauty, community warmth, and everyday convenience, all on your doorstep.
Summary of Features
- Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully renovated quintessential Mountains cottage
- Elevated position capturing stunning bush vistas and views towards Leura
- Generous 1,963sqm parcel offering space, privacy, and seclusion
- Three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious master retreat with private ensuite
- Stylishly renovated kitchen and main bathroom blending character with modern function
- Gas bayonets for heating, plus insulated walls and ceilings for year-round comfort
- Warm, inviting interiors moments from scenic bushwalks and local cafes
- Walking distance to the shops, dining, and transport of Katoomba Town Centre
Listing description written by Tom Pinney, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.