Forster at a glance
14,522
People
$880,000
Median sale
$567/wk
Median rent
3.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Forster › Belton Way
$785,000
Last sold
22 July 2026
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
687 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
$785,000
22 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Forster (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,578/m² of land (n=76). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Forster at a glance
14,522
People
$880,000
Median sale
$567/wk
Median rent
3.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Forster
-10.8%
Median sale
Suburb $880,000
+0.41 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.35%
Suburb median $880,000 from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Mid-Coast
Mid-Coast, 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 1 Sept 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 (Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 689 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 $567/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 (Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 689 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 (Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 689 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 689 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
Forster at a glance
14,522
People
$880,000
Median sale
$567/wk
Median rent
3.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by First National Real Estate Forster-Tuncurry** Three bedroom, three bathroom home in popular Palms Estate
** Original & flexible interiors offering scope to update, renovate or personalise
** Spacious living and dining zones; refurbished main bathroom
** Downstairs rumpus room with bar, storage & adjoining bathroom/laundry
** Double garage, alfresco area, patio and balcony overlooking sloped block
** Close to One Mile Beach and a short drive to shops, cafes & services
Positioned in the tightly held Palms Estate and within easy reach of One Mile Beach, 13 Belton Way offers something increasingly rare in coastal Forster: genuine space, flexibility and the freedom to make it your own.
Set across a dual-level layout on a 687m² block, the home delivers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two distinct living zones, giving buyers the versatility to use this property in a way that suits their life right now and adapt it as needs change.
The main living level features a generous lounge and dining area that flows to a covered alfresco space and balcony, a layout that works equally well for quiet evenings and relaxed coastal entertaining. The kitchen is well-equipped with electric cooktop, wall oven and dishwasher, and the refreshed main bathroom adds a practical improvement to the otherwise original interiors.
All three bedrooms are positioned on the main level with built-in wardrobes, and the master includes a private ensuite.
Downstairs, the home opens into a standout bonus space: a large rumpus room with bar area, adjoining oversized third bathroom and laundry, and excellent storage throughout. Whether you need a teenagers’ retreat, a home office, a guest suite or a serious entertaining zone, this level delivers options that most homes in this price range simply don’t have.
The multi-level outdoor areas take full advantage of the elevated block, offering a rear patio, covered alfresco zone and balcony with open outlook. A double garage completes the picture with secure parking and additional storage.
For buyers looking to enter the Forster market at a sensible price point with room to add value, or simply enjoy a well-located coastal lifestyle now, this is a compelling opportunity.
A short walk to One Mile Beach and a brief drive to Stockland Forster, schools, cafes and all major services.
For further information, contact exclusive listing agent Broc Buderus, and the team at First National Real Estate Forster-Tuncurry on 02 6554 5011.
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this advertisement has been obtained from sources deemed reliable. However, we do not guarantee its accuracy and recommend that interested parties carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Broc Buderus, First National Real Estate Forster-Tuncurry — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.