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NSW › East Branxton › Hillview Rd

120 Hillview Rd, East Branxton NSW 2335

House

$675,000

Last sold

19 Sept 2022

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

882 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $675,000 (19 Sept 2022).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 882 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in East Branxton (last 5 years) with land size: median $893/m² of land (n=48). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Cessnock 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

$675,000

19 Sept 2022 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in East Branxton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $893/m² of land (n=48). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

East Branxton at a glance

1,936

People

$830,000

Median sale

$641/wk

Median rent

4.02%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Branxton report →

Vs East Branxton

-18.7%

Median sale

Suburb $830,000

+0.92 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.02%

Suburb median $830,000 from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Cessnock

Cessnock, 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: 150636481

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$675,00019 Sept 2022
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted30 Aug 2022
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted30 Aug 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 890 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 $641/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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 890 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 890 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

    Official parcel about 890 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

    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

East Branxton in one glance

East Branxton at a glance

1,936

People

$830,000

Median sale

$641/wk

Median rent

4.02%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Branxton report →

Keep researching

  • Why East Branxton? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in East Branxton →
  • Other records on Hillview Rd →

Listing material

Listed by First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie

IT'S ALL ABOUT LOCATION

Located in what can be described as the gateway to the Hunter Valley Wine region sits this single level brick and tile home with 3 bedrooms, multiple living spaces and parking galore with a double garage, carport and separate garage in the yard. The property offers access to Branxton's shops, dining and the local primary school, only a short drive to Huntlee, while the nearby Hunter expressway makes for an easy commute to Maitland, Newcastle or Singleton.

Featuring:

- This tidy brick and tile home with maintained lawns and established gardens provides a homely street presence

Read the full description

- Upon entry, you are greeted with the master including an ensuite and both a built in & walk in robe

- Formal living is at the front of the home with a large window perfect for natural light and beautiful breezes

- Centrally located in the home is the kitchen overlooking the rear family area with a gas stove, electric oven, dishwasher, a good amount of bench space and a tiled splashback

- The rear hallway presents you with the 2 remaining bedrooms both with built in robes

- Spacious main bathroom with a corner shower, separate bath, decorative tiling and a separate w/c

- Air-conditioned living/dining area connects perfectly to the outdoor entertaining area via sliding glass doors

- Large covered outdoor entertaining area provides space for year-round entertaining

- The double garage attached to the home includes drive through access to the double length carport aswell as the approx. 6mx12m shed for trailers etc or utilise the space for extra storage or convert it to an additional entertaining space, the choice is yours

- The fully fenced yard provides peace of mind for the kids and pets to play safely

- Nestled on approx. 882 sqm parcel of land with a 19m frontage and 45m deep

Extra features include

- 2 linen cupboards for convenience

- Separate laundry off the kitchen and provides internal access to the garage

- Split system air conditioning and large windows throughout the home provide year-round comfort

- Established grounds and gardens

- Potential rental return $550 per week

- Water rates approx. $191 per quarter

- Land Rates approx. $475 per quarter

- Furnish or restyle the home to see what it could look like via the button at the bottom of the Virtual/3D Tour

For further information contact the local area's first choice for real estate Troy Duncan on 4950 8555

First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie are your local experts for the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle area, we proudly market this home and are always looking for more homes to sell. If you would like honest, expert advice to achieve excellent results, call us on 4950 8555 to discuss your home.

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.

Listing description written by Troy Duncan, First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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