Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Rutherford › Ruby Rd
$1,020,000
Last sold
24 Aug 2026
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
461.5 m²
Land
201 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
$1,020,000
24 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Rutherford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,233/m² of land (n=174). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rutherford
+27.5%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
-0.81 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.76%
Suburb median $800,000 from 170 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
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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 462 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 $579/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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 462 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 462 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
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- Yield Snapshot:
- $4,311.56 per month | $51,738.72 per annum | Oct 2026 - Oct 2027
- $4,527.13 per month | $54,325.56 per annum | Oct 2027 - Oct 2028
- $4,753.49 per month | $57,041.88 per annum | Oct 2028 - Oct 2029
- A fantastic investment opportunity with a five year lease
- A custom designed Allworth Homes residence with premium inclusions throughout
- Ducted air conditioning throughout, a 12kW solar system, three phase power, instantaneous gas hot water and a security screen front door
- Tile and carpet flooring, downlights, vertical and roller blinds
- Open plan living and dining, a separate media room and an additional lounge room
- Impressive kitchen with 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a dual sink, a built-in pantry and quality appliances
- Five bedrooms, the main with direct access to the yard, four bedrooms with built-in robes
- An ensuite to the main plus a family bathroom, both including showers with recesses, plus a built-in bathtub to the main
- Undercover alfresco area overlooking the fully fenced grassed yard
- Attached double garage with internal access to the home
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,468 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $851.37 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $1,000 approx. per week
Built by Allworth Homes in 2018 with a customised design, this spacious brick and Colorbond roof residence presents an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking strong long term returns paired with a quality modern home. Offering multiple living zones, premium inclusions and low maintenance outdoor spaces, this property has been tailored for comfortable everyday living.
Adding even further appeal, this home is securely leased to a large accredited service provider with a five year lease already in place. Returning $1,000 per week, this is a standout investment opportunity offering immediate income and long term stability in an ever popular location.
Positioned for convenience, this Rutherford address places local schools, sporting fields, parklands and shopping facilities all within easy reach, while Maitland's CBD sits only 10 minutes away for expanded retail, dining and services. The Hunter Valley's renowned wineries can be reached in around 25 minutes, while Newcastle's beaches and vibrant city lifestyle remain comfortably accessible for weekends spent exploring the region.
From the street, this home presents with a clean and modern façade, framed by a grassed front yard and an attached double garage with internal access.
Stepping inside, tile and carpet flooring flow throughout the home, complemented by downlights, vertical and roller blinds, plus ducted air conditioning, delivering year round comfort.
The main bedroom enjoys direct sliding door access outside, whilst the ensuite includes a vanity, a toilet and a shower with a built-in recess. Four additional bedrooms are all fitted with built-in robes, while the main bathroom features a built-in bath, a vanity, a toilet and a shower with a recess.
The kitchen has been designed with both functionality and style in mind, showcasing 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a tiled splashback, a dual sink and a built-in pantry. Quality appliances include an Omega dishwasher, an Omega oven, and a Bosch four burner electric cooktop with a rangehood overhead.
Connecting seamlessly alongside the kitchen, the open plan living and dining area extends outdoors through a glass sliding door, creating a natural connection to the alfresco. Positioned just off this space, the separate media room adds further flexibility to the layout, while an additional lounge room set at the entrance provides yet another living zone for families or shared living arrangements.
Outside, an undercover alfresco area overlooks the fully fenced grassed backyard, creating a simple and low maintenance outdoor setting ready to enjoy.
Packed with additional features, this impressive home also includes three phase power, instantaneous gas hot water, a security screen front door and a 12kW solar system to support sustainable living.
Offering a fantastic long term lease, a strong weekly return and a quality modern home in a convenient location, this is an outstanding investment opportunity certain to attract significant interest. With inspections to be conducted privately following the submission of offers, we encourage our buyers to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to express their interest.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short drive to Rutherford Marketplace, including all three major supermarkets, retail, dining and services to meet your daily needs
- 10 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 15 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options
- 50 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- Just 25 minutes away from 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 Nick Clarke, 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?
KnownmediumNo 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.