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NSW › Telarah › Mcarthur St

12 Mcarthur St, Telarah NSW 2320

House

$630,000

Last sold

15 July 2025

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

486.9 m²

Land

149 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $630,000 (15 July 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Telarah (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,171/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned General Residential (R1) under the Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011.(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

$630,000

15 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Telarah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,171/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Telarah at a glance

2,307

People

$743,500

Median sale

$483/wk

Median rent

3.38%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Telarah report →

Vs Telarah

-15.3%

Median sale

Suburb $743,500

+0.61 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.38%

Suburb median $743,500 from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

General Residential

R1

Jurisdiction

Maitland

Maitland, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

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: 100552190

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$630,00015 July 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 June 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 June 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 502 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 $483/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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 502 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 502 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

    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

Telarah in one glance

Telarah at a glance

2,307

People

$743,500

Median sale

$483/wk

Median rent

3.38%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Telarah report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

CHARMING COTTAGE LIVING IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION!

Property Highlights:

- A charming cottage home, beautifully presented inside and out

- Daikin split system air conditioning and ceiling fans

Read the full description

- Drive through double gated access to a single carport, plus a garden shed

- Two spacious living rooms, a study nook, plus a dedicated dining area off the kitchen

- Three bedrooms, two with built-in robes for convenient storage

- Well appointed kitchen with ample storage, 40mm benchtops, a dual sink and a Chef oven with a 4 burner cooktop

- Family bathroom featuring a handy bath/shower combination, a vanity, a shaver cabinet and a separate WC in the laundry

- Fully fenced grassed yard with established gardens, and a paved patio area with built-in bench seating

Outgoings:

Council Rates: $2,280 approx. per annum

Water Rates: $820.95 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $670 approx. per week

Brimming with charm, this classic weatherboard home with its Colorbond roof offers a fantastic opportunity for owner occupiers and investors alike. With updated features and a welcoming layout, this is a home that is ready to move in and simply enjoy.

Positioned in the conveniently located suburb of Telarah, this home keeps you connected to all the essentials. You're within walking distance to local schooling and just moments from the shops and services of Rutherford Marketplace and Maitland CBD. Whether you're heading into Newcastle or planning a day trip to the Hunter Valley's world class vineyards, the best of the region is within easy reach.

Behind a white picket fence and a cottage style garden, this home's classic street appeal is matched by a warm welcome at the undercover timber porch, perfect for your morning cuppa.

Step inside to the front lounge room where soft carpet underfoot, window shutters, and a Daikin split system air conditioner keep the space comfortable year round. A clever study nook adds functionality, ideal for those working or studying from home.

Flowing into the kitchen, you'll find 40mm benchtops, a dual sink, and plenty of storage to keep things tidy. A CHEF oven with a four burner cooktop stands ready for easy weeknight meals or weekend baking sessions.

Just off the kitchen, the dining zone features stylish hybrid flooring and connects seamlessly to the second living area. Here, a pitched ceiling creates an airy atmosphere, while plush carpet and matching shutters continue the cohesive style. A door opens directly to the yard, making indoor-outdoor living a breeze.

The three bedrooms all enjoy carpet flooring, ceiling fans with lights, and roller blinds, with two of the bedrooms including built-in robes for convenient storage. The bathroom features a shower/bath combination, a vanity, a mirrored shaver cabinet, and a separate WC in the laundry.

Heading outside, you'll find a fully fenced grassed yard that provides a lovely haven for kids or pets, framed by established gardens. A separate paved sitting area with built-in bench seating creates a quiet spot to unwind or entertain friends. There's also a garden shed for storage, and drive-through access via double side gates to a single carport, adding to the home's practical appeal.

Set to impress families, first home buyers, and investors alike, this well presented property offers a fantastic opportunity in a sought after location. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to secure their inspections.

Why you'll love where you live;

- A short drive or walking distance to the local shopping complex, Telarah Bowling Club and Telarah Public School

- Minutes to Rutherford shopping centre, including all three major supermarkets, retail, dining, and services to meet your daily needs

-10 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct with a range of bars and restaurants to enjoy

- Located 15 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home

- 45 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle

- Just 20 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 Jade Perryman, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Shed
  • Study
  • Toilets: 1
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