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NSW › Carrington › Fitzroy St

12 Fitzroy St, Carrington NSW 2294

House

$1,035,000

Last sold

11 Apr 2026

2

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

253 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,035,000 (11 Apr 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 253 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Carrington (last 5 years) with land size: median $4,355/m² of land (n=66). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Public Recreation (RE1) 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

$1,035,000

11 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Carrington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $4,355/m² of land (n=66). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Carrington at a glance

2,266

People

$990,000

Median sale

$733/wk

Median rent

3.85%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Carrington report →

Vs Carrington

+4.5%

Median sale

Suburb $990,000

-0.17 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.85%

Suburb median $990,000 from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012

Zone

Public Recreation

RE1

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: 100523094

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

202220242026$950k$1.03m
  • Sold (recorded)
  1. Sold$1,035,00011 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 Mar 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 Mar 2026
  4. Sold$950,0003 Feb 2022
  5. Listedprice unknowncompleted13 Jan 2022
  6. Listedprice unknowncompleted13 Jan 2022

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 Public Recreation · RE1 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 255 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.

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 $733/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

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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Public Recreation · RE1 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 255 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

    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

    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

Carrington in one glance

Carrington at a glance

2,266

People

$990,000

Median sale

$733/wk

Median rent

3.85%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Carrington report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by First National Real Estate Newcastle City

Charming Corner Cottage with Space, Light & Opportunity

Just beyond the heart of Newcastle's vibrant CBD, this stylishly updated cottage delivers an exceptional blend of lifestyle, convenience, and connectivity. The location alone is worth celebrating… positioned opposite leafy sporting fields with parkrun, kayaking, and paddleboarding moments away, while lively pubs, clubs, and cafés sit just around the corner. Even if fitness and foodie pursuits aren't your thing, this neighbourhood is a paradise for dog lovers, with Throsby Creek access only 100 metres away. With Carrington Bridge close by, it's an easy stroll into the buzzing Newcastle West precinct and picturesque foreshore or hop on your bike and cruise to Newcastle Beach. This character-filled harbourside enclave is firmly on the rise, perfectly positioned to benefit from Newcastle's ever-evolving skyline and continued growth.

Nestled within this thriving community hub is a tranquil and private residence designed to make the most of its surroundings. Multiple outdoor and indoor living zones invite you to chase the sun throughout the day or unwind within the unique microclimates created by the beautifully landscaped gardens. Set on a low-maintenance corner block complete with productive edible gardens, the groundwork has already been laid for those inspired by a more sustainable lifestyle. This is far from your typical cottage. Expansive glazing, an open-plan layout, and a light-filled conservatory create a series of bright living spaces that feel effortlessly connected to nature.

Inside, the home offers two bedrooms, a dedicated study nook, and a kitchen and dining space designed for easy everyday living. A generous loft bedroom adds flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyle needs. Comfort is assured year-round with air conditioning and a cosy gas log fireplace. A spacious garage provides secure parking for one vehicle along with plenty of storage. There's also exciting scope to enhance the property further and truly maximise its coveted waterside setting. Future plans could include extending outward or building upward to capture parkland and water views (STCA).

Read the full description

- Corner allotment beside parkland and only moments from the harbour

- Elegant French doors opening to a veranda overlooking the river, complete with Ziptrak blinds for relaxed afternoon drinks

- Expansive loft bedroom with air conditioning, adaptable for multiple uses

- Dedicated study space with direct access to the veranda

- Kitchen with island bench flowing into a combined dining zone

- Spacious air-conditioned conservatory ideal for year-round living, opening onto a paved courtyard

- Beautifully landscaped edible street garden

- Single-car garage with generous storage capacity

- Established success as a high-performing Airbnb

- Potential to extend upward or redevelop to capture park and water outlooks (STCA)

- Currently leased for $800 per week

- Water rates are approximately $849 per year

- Council rates are approximately $2,684 per year

Disclaimer: We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.

Listing description written by George Rafty, First National Real Estate Newcastle City — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Courtyard
  • Gas Heating
  • Secure Parking
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