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NSW › Adamstown Heights › Lucas Cres

11 Lucas Cres, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289

House

$1,680,000

Last sold

6 June 2025

5

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

645 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,680,000 (6 June 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 645 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Adamstown Heights (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,824/m² of land (n=142). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 31 Aug 2026)

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?

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,680,000

6 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Adamstown Heights (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,824/m² of land (n=142). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Adamstown Heights at a glance

5,733

People

$1,385,000

Median sale

$848/wk

Median rent

3.18%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Adamstown Heights report →

Vs Adamstown Heights

+21.3%

Median sale

Suburb $1,385,000

-0.56 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.18%

Suburb median $1,385,000 from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Newcastle

Newcastle, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightDetected
  • heritageNot detected

Planning constraints

  • 98.5

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 100714347

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

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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 detected — official

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

Property history

  1. Sold$1,680,0006 June 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 May 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 May 2025

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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 653 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $848/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

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

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

What this means for this property

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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 653 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.

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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

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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 653 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.

  • 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?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 653 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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    No DA adapter returned applications 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

Adamstown Heights in one glance

Adamstown Heights at a glance

5,733

People

$1,385,000

Median sale

$848/wk

Median rent

3.18%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Adamstown Heights report →

Keep researching

  • Why Adamstown Heights? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Adamstown Heights →
  • Other records on Lucas Cres →

Listing material

Listed by Presence Real Estate

Immaculately Renovated Sanctuary in Tightly-Held Family Pocket

Perched on a quiet, leafy street and encircled by natural bushland, this immaculately renovated residence offers the ultimate forever home for families of all sizes. Reimagined by Graph Builders, it combines next-level sophistication with flawless functionality, featuring five bedrooms, multiple living zones, and a light-filled indoor-outdoor layout perfect for modern family life.

From the moment you arrive, the home's street appeal is undeniable - from the freshly painted weatherboard facade and sleek new render to the newly laid driveway and neat garden rows. Step inside to discover top-to-toe luxury, with soaring ceilings, high-end finishes, and stunning Blackbutt timber floors throughout. Downstairs offers flexibility for modern living, with a spacious rumpus room, generous fifth bedroom, and beautifully renovated bathroom - ideal as a teen retreat, guest suite, or work-from-home space. Upstairs, the main living and dining area makes a striking statement, with its soaring ceilings and clerestory windows that flood the space with natural light. At its heart, the sleek kitchen delivers new levels of luxury with premium appliances and an enormous stone island bench, perfect for everything from gourmet creations to everyday family meals. Entertaining is also a dream, with seamless flow to a private alfresco area, level paving and lush lawns – with ample room for play, or to add a pool if you wish (STCA).

The master bedroom offers a peaceful escape, with its own private balcony retreat, a built-in robe, and a luxe ensuite with floating vanity, walk-in rain shower, and sweet garden window. Three additional bedrooms, all fitted with built-in robes, ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and plantation shutters, are serviced by an elegantly renovated, skylit family bathroom with both a bath and a shower. A large, fitted laundry with ample bench space and storage joins a single garage and off-street parking, while premium features - including ducted air-conditioning, plantation shutters, and 14 solar panels - add both comfort and sustainability.

Read the full description

This location truly has it all! Nestled near the popular Fernleigh Track with the natural beauty of Blackbutt Reserve also close by, this home is just a short drive from Newcastle's stunning beaches and lakefront. Zoned for highly sought-after schools, including the easily walkable Belair Public and Kotara High, this home also offers convenient access to options like St James and St Pius, Merewether High and the Hunter School of the Performing Arts. With Westfield Kotara within walking distance and Charlestown Square just minutes away, shopping, dining, and entertainment are never far from reach. Commuters will also appreciate the easy access to two train stations and major arterial routes.

Bright, airy, and incredibly versatile, this beautifully presented home promises elevated family living in one of the area's most connected and convenient locations. Inspect today!

Features include:

• Immaculately renovated family home, combining next-level sophistication with flawless functionality.

• Two spacious living areas including a sunlit open-plan lounge and dining domain, and a large rumpus room.

• Custom-designed kitchen with enormous island, Smeg dual ovens, Bosch dishwasher, sleek stone benchtops, twin undermount sinks, and a large pantry.

• Five bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, ducted air-conditioning, and ceiling fans. The master includes a private balcony retreat and elegant ensuite.

• Three beautifully renovated bathrooms including an ensuite to the master, a skylit family bathroom with bath and shower, and a guest bathroom.

• Covered alfresco area with Blackbutt decking, built-in storage, and adjoining paved entertaining/play zone. Lush lawns, fenced for kids and pets.

• Large, fitted laundry with generous storage and bench space, plus ample additional storage throughout the home.

• Freshly painted, with luxury inclusions like Blackbutt flooring; ducted-conditioning to all bedrooms; and split-system air-conditioning in the open-plan living zone; plantation shutters; 14 panels of solar; and a sleek new Colorbond roof. Additionally, all new Agi drains laid 1 metre behind the new extension.

• Single garage with internal access, and a freshly-laid driveway providing additional off-street parking.

• Walkable to Westfield Kotara (750m), Belair Primary (800m) and Kotara High school (400m), shops, parks, and cafes, with easy access to commuter routes.

Outgoings:

Council Rates: $2,428 approx. per annum

Water Rates: $903.18 approx. per annum

Disclaimer:

All information provided by Presence Real Estate in the promotion of a property for either sale or lease has been gathered from various third-party sources that we believe to be reliable. However, Presence Real Estate cannot guarantee its accuracy, and we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements in the information provided. Prospective purchasers and renters are advised to carry out their own investigations and rely on their own inquiries. All images, measurements, diagrams, renderings and data are indicative and for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. The information provided by Presence Real Estate is general in nature and does not take into account the individual circumstances of the person or persons objective financial situation or needs.

Listing description written by Liam McAlister, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Ensuites: 1
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 3
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