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10 Wascoe St, Leura NSW 2780

For saleHouse for Sale

$1,030,000–$1,090,000

For sale

Asking range

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

0

Car spaces

675 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $1,030,000–$1,090,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,030,000–$1,090,000(Listing record · 12 Jan 2026)
  • FactLand 675 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 15% below the Leura median recorded sale ($1,210,000, n=70, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Leura's advertised median rent ($662/wk), implied gross yield would be 3.34% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,030,000–$1,090,000

Asking range · $1,526/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Leura at a glance

4,526

People

$1,210,000

Median sale

$662/wk

Median rent

2.84%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 70 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Leura report →

Vs Leura

-14.9%

Median sale

Suburb $1,210,000

+0.50 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.84%

Suburb median $1,210,000 from 70 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$1,030,000
Stamp Duty (New South Wales)
$40,762
Transfer/Registration Fee
$167
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$1,074,629

$44,629 on top of the price (4.3% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (New South Wales)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Leura's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
1.84%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-34,586
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.35
Annual rent
$34,424
Operating expenses
$15,450
Loan amount
$824,000
Annual interest
$53,560
Gross yield
3.34%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

i

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 retrieved

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

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$1,030,000–$1,090,000available12 Jan 2026

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?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $662/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.

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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.3%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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

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.”

Read more

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

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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • 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?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • 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

Leura in one glance

Leura at a glance

4,526

People

$1,210,000

Median sale

$662/wk

Median rent

2.84%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 70 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Leura report →

Keep researching

  • Why Leura? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Leura →
  • Other records on Wascoe St →

Listing material

Listed by Chapman Real Estate Glenbrook

“Strawberry Patch” circa 1912 – The perfect mountains cottage for your weekend getaway! Viewings by appointment only

LOCATION: Nestled in a tree-lined street in possibly one of Leura's tightest-held locations, this beautiful cottage, oozing charm and character, set back off the street and with complete privacy, is in a prime location, only a stone's throw from the charming village with an easy walk to cafes, restaurants, boutiques, shops, pubs and public transport. This is a superb location for those after a weekend getaway cottage or a proven investment.

STYLE: Unique and charming, this beautifully presented and immaculately maintained single level mountains cottage c1912 sits on a spacious 675sqm (approx.) Constructed of weatherboard with a colour bond roof, this beautiful home exudes warmth, character and old-world charm with its cosy interiors, chandeliers, French doors and cottage windows. It simply exemplifies lifestyle at its finest.

LAYOUT: Cosy living area at the front of the house, separate combined living/dining area off the gorgeous kitchen with French doors leading to the private courtyard surrounded by mature gardens with four-season cold-climate gardens offering year-round beauty. Two large bedrooms and double-spa bathroom is the hero of the cottage. This spa is wrapped in a strawberry leadlight bay window enveloped in your own private garden. Purposely designed with underfloor heating, extra deep jetted tub complete with piped ceiling music - deep relaxation and tranquility from the everyday awaits you.

Read the full description

FEATURES: Embracing the elegance and timeless charm of this turn-of-the-century property, with it's rich, warm-toned walls, chandeliers and spacious rooms, this delightful cottage incorporates modern touches and convenience including reverse cycle air conditioning, gas-log heater, under floor heating, electric oven and cooktop, plus a traditional wood fire in the kitchen, this delightful residence awaits its new owners to share its charm, character and style. Follow the meandering paths with garden lights through the whimsical garden, with flowering window boxes and beautiful garden features, to the outdoor covered entertaining area, perfect for alfresco living, completing this stunning home. This property also has an external laundry, 3 sheds and off-street parking. Additionally, take advantage of the zoning, as well as of the corner block, where you could have the opportunity to build a detached studio or secondary dwelling (STCA).

What a fantastic and rare opportunity to buy into this coveted Blue Mountains enclave. Only moments from charming Leura village, this delightful cottage is your perfect mountains weekend getaway or investment, offering the perfect balance of historic charm and modern convenience in the perfect location!

Disclaimer:

All information contained herein has been gathered from sources we believe to be reliable, including but not limited to the vendor, CoreLogic/RP Data and Google Maps. While reasonable care has been taken, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should make their own enquiries and rely on their own independent advice where required. Distances and travel times are indicative only and have been sourced from Google Maps.

Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to read our Privacy Policy, which outlines how Chapman Real Estate collects, uses, and protects your personal information. Our Privacy Policy is available at bit.ly/ChapmanPrivacyPolicy

Listing description written by Sharon Lampert, Chapman Real Estate Glenbrook — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Courtyard
  • Gas Heating
  • Indoor Spa
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Reverse Cycle Aircon
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