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.
$825,000
Last sold
26 Aug 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
677 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
$825,000
26 Aug 2025 · 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
-6.2%
Median sale
Suburb $880,000
+0.22 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
Not detected
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 30 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 (Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 679 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 679 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.
4 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 679 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 679 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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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 Wiseberry ForsterWiseberry Forster is proud to present 13 Garden Street, a centrally located gem nestled between Boronia Park, Forster’s premier sporting complex and the brand-new family playground on Garden Street. Set on a generous 677sqm block, this home is bursting with character and offers exceptional potential for families, investors, or anyone seeking affordable living with charm and lifestyle appeal.
From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by a lush, tropical front yard that offers both privacy and practicality, a perfect space for children to play safely or to securely store recreational vehicles while you go about your day.
Step inside to discover a beautifully renovated interior, where natural light fills each of the three spacious bedrooms. The home includes a centrally located family bathroom with a separate toilet, along with a functional internal laundry that offers both internal and external access.
The heart of the home is the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, which is ideal for entertaining. Featuring a large, modern kitchen and flowing seamlessly through French bifold doors, this space opens onto a covered alfresco area and a separate Mancave or games shed, making it perfect for hosting social gatherings all year round.
Adding even more flexibility is a sun-filled Queensland room, currently used as a media space, that can easily be transformed to suit your needs. Outside, the low-maintenance backyard includes a near-new, compliant nine-seat swim spa that's been used only a handful of times, a rear garden shed for additional storage, and a striking “royal” front entry that sets the tone from the street. A brand new driveway leads to a large tandem double garage, offering both convenience and curb appeal.
With its unbeatable location, abundant character, and versatile layout, 13 Garden Street represents a rare opportunity in the heart of Forster. This property won’t stay on the market long, contact Todd Hinsby today on 0409 624 193 to arrange your inspection.
Listing description written by Todd Hinsby, Wiseberry Forster — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.