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WA › Northam › Purkiss Dr

12 Purkiss Dr, Northam WA 6401

For saleHouse for Sale

$799,000

For sale

Asking

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

5

Car spaces

5,218 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $799,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $799,000(Listing record · 18 June 2026)
  • FactLand 5,218 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 54% above the Northam median recorded sale ($520,000, n=104, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Northam's advertised median rent ($510/wk), implied gross yield would be 3.32% — 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

$799,000

Asking · $153/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Northam at a glance

7,634

People

$520,000

Median sale

$510/wk

Median rent

5.10%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Northam report →

Vs Northam

+53.7%

Median sale

Suburb $520,000

-1.78 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 5.10%

Suburb median $520,000 from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$799,000
Stamp Duty (Western Australia)
$32,264
Transfer/Registration Fee
$225
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
$835,189

$36,189 on top of the price (4.5% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Western Australia)
  • 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: Western Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

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

Net yield
1.82%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-27,013
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.35
Annual rent
$26,520
Operating expenses
$11,985
Loan amount
$639,200
Annual interest
$41,548
Gross yield
3.32%

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$799,000available18 June 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 5,218 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $510/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

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

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 5,218 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Northam in one glance

Northam at a glance

7,634

People

$520,000

Median sale

$510/wk

Median rent

5.10%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Northam report →

Keep researching

  • Why Northam? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Northam →
  • Other records on Purkiss Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Elders Real Estate Western Australia

Multi-Generational Living on 5,218m² with Elevated Views

Set on an elevated 5,218m² block on the peaceful outskirts of Northam, this substantial property offers a rare combination of space, privacy, quality construction and genuine multi-generational living.

Positioned back from Purkiss Drive and surrounded by long-term residents in a quiet and highly regarded street, this is a home where you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a semi-rural setting while remaining conveniently close to town.

And the outlook is something special. From its elevated position, enjoy beautiful views across the surrounding area, with the added pleasure of watching hot air balloons drift across the morning sky. The elevated setting also captures lovely natural breezes, adding to the home's relaxed atmosphere throughout the year.

Read the full description

Built to Last

Constructed in 1989 using solid double brick and iron, this home was thoughtfully designed and built by the current owner, a respected long-term Northam builder, with quality, practicality and longevity firmly in mind.

Adding further confidence in the construction, the home was engineered to earthquake code standards by a family structural engineer. The attention to detail continues throughout, with finishes completed by family tradesmen to a specification exceeding standard residential expectations.

The result is a substantial home that was built with purpose and designed to stand the test of time.

Spacious Main Residence

The main residence offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, all with built-in robes, with comfortable carpet throughout.

The spacious front lounge room is enhanced by attractive bay windows, allowing plenty of natural light to filter through while adding character and warmth to the home.

At the centre of the home is the combined kitchen and dining area. The kitchen enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear gardens, making it easy to keep an eye on children, pets or the outdoors while preparing meals.

A practical laundry provides an added bonus with its own shower and toilet, while the main bathroom and separate toilet are conveniently positioned off the hallway.

Genuine Dual-Living Potential

One of the property's standout features is the semi-detached one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, providing exceptional flexibility for a range of living arrangements.

Ideal for extended family, independent teenagers, guests or those wanting a little extra separation, this self-contained space includes:

• Its own kitchen

• Separate living room

• Master bedroom with built-in wardrobe

• Bathroom

• Private external access

• Internal access into the main residence

The property is also serviced by two separate hot water systems, with one dedicated exclusively to the semi-detached residence, allowing both areas to operate comfortably and independently.

The additional accommodation may also offer potential for supplementary income, subject to the relevant approvals and the buyer's own investigations.

Space Outside to Match

The expansive grounds provide the space and flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find.

A bitumen driveway leads to a large freestanding garage with a concrete floor and power, complemented by an adjoining lockable workshop shed, also powered. Whether you're a tradie, hobbyist, collector or simply need plenty of storage, there is room to accommodate it all.

There's also abundant parking for multiple vehicles, trailers, caravans and boats.

Established fruit trees, lawned areas to both the front and rear, and a generous paved patio create an inviting outdoor setting for entertaining, relaxing or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The gardens are fully reticulated, while security screens to all doors and windows provide an added level of practicality and peace of mind.

A Rare Opportunity

Properties offering genuine dual-living flexibility, substantial land and quality construction are becoming increasingly hard to find.

Whether you're looking for a home where multiple generations can live together while maintaining their independence, space for a growing family, accommodation for guests or simply a peaceful lifestyle property with room to move, this unique Northam property deserves your inspection.

Conveniently Located

• Approx. 3km to Northam town centre

• Approx. 76km to Midland

• Approx. 83km to Perth Airport

• Easy access to Great Eastern Highway

A substantial home, an exceptional block and flexibility for the future - this is an opportunity not to be overlooked.

All inquiries to exclusive selling agents Elders Real Estate

Sharon Johnson | 0418 958 651 | Sharon.Johnson@elders.com.au

Listing description written by Sharon Johnson, Elders Real Estate Western Australia — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 3
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