Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$710,000
Last sold
24 May 2019
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
604 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
$710,000
24 May 2019 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lorn (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,640/m² of land (n=43). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lorn
-38.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,162,500
+1.73 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.72%
Suburb median $1,162,500 from 8 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 $608/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
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by River Realty MaitlandFrom the white picket fence to the rendered brick cornerstones and vine-draped bullnose verandah, this prestige Lorn property exudes character and charm.
Set on a wide tree-lined street and surrounded by stylish period properties, this lovely family home has plenty of appeal, with original features throughout and a sympathetic extension that adds a valuable second living space to the rear.
The tiled verandah and decorative screen door add to the heritage appeal of the brick and iron roof home, while established plants along the front fence add a touch of English cottage garden to the timeless facade.
A traditional layout sees a central hallway lead through to the open plan kitchen and dining room, which would originally have been the back of the house before an additional living space was added at the rear around 45 years ago.
Three bedrooms are located towards the front of the home, with a good-sized master overlooking the garden, while a compact fourth bedroom or possible study is accessible via the family room extension.
The three front bedrooms all feature ceiling fans and Roman blinds to the windows, while the master bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe and the second bedroom benefits from the addition of a skylight.
A formal lounge room is located adjacent to the bedrooms, offering a warm and cosy space to curl up with a good book in front of the stunning cast iron fireplace with decorative mantle.
Period features including higher ceilings with painted timber paneling, higher skirting boards and the rich texture of the original floorboards offer an elegant reminder of the history of the home, while newer floorboards laid in the kitchen, dining room, family room and study were carefully selected to echo the existing heritage style.
The kitchen is a lovely space full of contrasts, with the rough textures of the exposed brick feature walls sitting alongside the heritage-style white cabinetry, sleek laminate benchtops and delicate crystal-look chandelier.
A freestanding gas stove and electric oven occupies what must have originally been the kitchen fireplace, with the cavity now adapted to suit a modern lifestyle. An abundance of underbench and overhead cabinetry and a large built-in pantry provide plenty of practical storage options, while the open plan layout helps connect the space to the adjoining dining room.
The rear extension gives the home a second large living area in which to entertain friends or relax with the family, with a gorgeous set of timber and glass paneled sliding doors providing access to the rear covered alfresco area.
A hallway off this living space leads through to a good-sized laundry and a stunning family bathroom. Sleek grey floor tiles, a semi-frameless shower screen and double-basin vanity with marble benchtops adding to the luxurious modern look, while a freestanding clawfoot bath and twin rectangular mirrors with decorative vintage-style silver frames echo the homes overall period ambience.
A covered verandah running along the back of the house provides a lovely spot to watch children or grandchildren enjoying the lush green lawn and established gardens in the peaceful and private yard.
A detached weatherboard garage large enough to accommodate a single car with additional space for a workshop, sits to the rear of the home along one boundary. This can be accessed via a long, loose pebble driveway, which also passes under a carport attached to the side of the home.
Situated in one of the finest streets in the picturesque riverside suburb of Lorn, this property is within walking distance of the local primary school, sporting facilities and neighbourhood shopping precinct.
Across the other side of the Hunter River via the Belmore Bridge sits the revitalised Levee precinct in Maitlands city centre, which is a thriving hub of restaurants, cafes, boutiques and businesses and the gateway to the wider Maitland area, while the suburbs proximity to the New England Highway provides connectivity to key regional attractions.
SMS 13King to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.
Listing description written by Chris Henry, River Realty Maitland — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.