Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,550,000
Last sold
11 Dec 2024
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,115 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
$1,550,000
11 Dec 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kotara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,478/m² of land (n=107). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kotara
+45.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,062,500
-1.27 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.02%
Suburb median $1,062,500 from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. 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.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $821/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
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.”
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
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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by homeinthehunterA truly unique and magnificent property in one of Newcastle's most leafy, central & sought-after family suburbs. This exceptional residence showcases the craftsmanship of its era and has been beautifully brought to life with a thoughtful nod to the picturesque Amalfi coastline; making this not just a home, but a sanctuary in the city.
Originally constructed in 1955 by the Chief Engineer of Newcastle Council and sitting on a lush and verdant 1115m2 the quality construction and north-facing aspect expertly captures the light, green views and coastal breezes ensuring a healthy living environment year-round. Boasting exquisite detailing reflecting the artistry and care that has gone into its restoration, you will love the soaring ceilings, the large handcrafted bricks that have been expertly rendered, the specialised products suitable for asthmatics and the generous room proportions that were typical of this era. This eco design features energy saving passive solar heating and convection cooling thanks to strategically placed double glazed windows.
It is our great privilege to showcase this rare 'forever home', offering an unparalleled lifestyle and possibilities to the family who will embrace its next chapter.
The Highlights:
- A rare 1115m2 parcel in one of Newcastle's very best suburbs, with lush and lovingly tended (many edible) gardens for the children to run free and explore. With 4 bedrooms in the main house and a studio connected to the garage there is plenty of scope for a pool and multi-generational living (STCA).
- 4 generous bedrooms, 3 living zones, a studio, plus a true parents retreat mean that while this home has stood the test of time it is also configured for modern needs.
- Drive-through access to the backyard for plentiful off-street parking for caravans and boats, plus a SLUG & carport, and a lovely studio/workshop for the tradesperson or artist.
- A gorgeous master-escape on the top level with its own oversized entertaining patio sitting under the shade of abundant grape vines for entertaining friends or just enjoying your own oasis away from it all.
- Open-plan living and dining, plus a proper formal lounge and entry with soothing ocean green stone flooring. An additional sitting room with soaring ceilings is on the upstairs level.
- A large kitchen centred around a window bringing light to the cooking zone with chefs stove, dishwasher and plentiful prep and storage space.
- An irreplaceable feeling of privacy and peace, with treetop views that can't be built out, all the way to Blackbutt Reserve.
- Zoned for Kotara South Primary School (200m) and Kotara High School (2.3km).
Location and Lifestyle: Being moments to coffee, walks and water always brings that holiday feeling home and is what makes Kotara so incredibly popular. You are just a 350m stroll down the end of the street to your daily flat white or breakfast at The Letter Q, just 2km to all the trails and adventures at Blackbutt Nature Reserve and only a 10min drive to the sands of Merewether. Families will relish being so close (1.5km) to Kotara Westfields for shopping and Rooftop dining on a Thursday night or weekend adventures chasing waterfalls and mountain bike trails at Glenrock (3.5km). You are also within 15min to John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle University and the Newcastle CBD so anyone's commute is easy and allows them time to still grab their surfboard for a post work or study surf on a weekday.
Listing description written by Daniel & Laura McMahon, homeinthehunter — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.