Nelson Bay at a glance
5,988
People
$1,045,000
Median sale
$633/wk
Median rent
3.15%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Nelson Bay › Stubby St
$871,000
Last sold
18 May 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
697 m²
Land
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
$871,000
18 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Nelson Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,080/m² of land (n=61). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Nelson Bay at a glance
5,988
People
$1,045,000
Median sale
$633/wk
Median rent
3.15%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Nelson Bay
-16.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,045,000
+0.63 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.15%
Suburb median $1,045,000 from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Port Stephens
Port Stephens, NSW
Data unavailable
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 31 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 699 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 $633/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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 699 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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 699 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
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 699 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
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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
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.
Area
Nelson Bay at a glance
5,988
People
$1,045,000
Median sale
$633/wk
Median rent
3.15%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 68 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by PRD Port StephensPositioned in a highly sought after pocket of Nelson Bay, this original residence presents an exceptional opportunity for renovators, investors and developers looking to capitalise on a generous 697sqm parcel of land in the heart of the Port Stephens coastline.
Offering solid foundations and a classic layout, the home features three bedrooms and a spacious open plan living and dining area, complemented by warm timber flooring and an abundance of natural light throughout. While the home retains its original charm, it presents the perfect blank canvas for those looking to renovate, modernise or completely reimagine the property to suit contemporary coastal living.
A covered front balcony provides a relaxed vantage point overlooking the surrounding neighbourhood while capturing refreshing coastal breezes, an ideal spot to unwind at the end of the day. The sizeable block further enhances the property's appeal, providing exciting possibilities for extensions, granny flat potential or redevelopment opportunity (STCA).
For developers and astute investors, opportunities of this scale within central Nelson Bay are becoming increasingly rare. With a substantial land size and favourable positioning, the site offers strong future potential for those seeking to unlock additional value within one of Port Stephens' most tightly held coastal markets.
Beyond the property itself, the location places you within easy reach of the vibrant Nelson Bay lifestyle. Pristine beaches, waterfront reserves, cafés, restaurants, golf courses and shopping amenities are all just moments away, ensuring convenience while enjoying everything this stunning coastal region has to offer.
Whether you are seeking your next renovation project, a long term investment or a development opportunity, this property represents a compelling chance to secure a prime slice of Nelson Bay real estate and transform it into something truly special.
Featuring:
- Three bedrooms
- Spacious open plan living and dining area
- Character timber flooring throughout main living spaces
- Original style home ready for renovation or transformation
- Covered balcony capturing coastal breezes
- Single garage with additional storage space
- Expansive 697sqm parcel of land
- Outstanding renovator or development opportunity (STCA)
- Centrally positioned in the heart of Nelson Bay
Location:
- Approx. 650m to Nelson Bay RSL
- Approx. 1.2km to Fly Point Beach
- Approx. 1.4km to Nelson Bay Golf Club
Please contact Dane Queenan on 0412 351 819 to arrange your own private appointment or to receive a full information package including building & pest reports, recent sales, contract for sale and rental appraisals.
*Please note, some of the photos have been virtually styled.
Disclaimer:
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Listing description written by Dane Queenan, PRD Port Stephens — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.