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NSW › East Maitland › Rous St

13 Rous St, East Maitland NSW 2323

House

$930,000

Last sold

19 Aug 2026

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

657.6 m²

Land

203 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $930,000 (19 Aug 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in East Maitland (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,301/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned General Residential (R1) under the Maitland 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

$930,000

19 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in East Maitland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,301/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

East Maitland at a glance

12,227

People

$850,000

Median sale

$566/wk

Median rent

3.46%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Maitland report →

Vs East Maitland

+9.4%

Median sale

Suburb $850,000

-0.30 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.46%

Suburb median $850,000 from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

General Residential

R1

Jurisdiction

Maitland

Maitland, 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: 100574270

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$930,00019 Aug 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 May 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 May 2026

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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 653 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 $566/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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 653 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 653 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 653 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 Maitland in one glance

East Maitland at a glance

12,227

People

$850,000

Median sale

$566/wk

Median rent

3.46%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Maitland report →

Keep researching

  • Why East Maitland? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in East Maitland →
  • Other records on Rous St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED IN A PRIME EAST MAITLAND SETTING!

Property Highlights:

- A beautifully presented corner block home with charming street appeal, subdivision potential and an ideal location

- Split system air conditioning in the living and main bedroom, plus ceiling fans

Read the full description

- Stylish hybrid and cosy carpet flooring, LED downlights and Venetian blinds throughout

- A living room opening onto the balcony and a dining area off the kitchen

- Gourmet kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a dual sink, ample storage, gas cooking and quality appliances

- Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes for convenient storage, the main with direct access to the wrap around verandah

- A private ensuite and main bathroom, both featuring floating vanities and showers with rain showerheads, a built-in bath to the main, plus a separate WC

- Covered timber deck alfresco overlooking the grassed backyard with established gardens

- Side access to a separate double garage, plus an additional covered carport

Outgoings:

Council Rate: $2,248.24 approx. per annum

Water Rate: $807.48 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $700 approx. per week

Delivering charm, character and thoughtful modern updates in equal measure, this beautifully presented home occupies a lovely corner block position in one of East Maitland's most convenient pockets, while also offering exciting subdivision potential (STCA).

Positioned moments from Victoria Street Train Station and the Lawes Street shopping precinct, this address makes daily life wonderfully easy, whether it's grabbing a coffee, commuting or ticking off errands. Green Hills Shopping Centre and Maitland's CBD are both only a short drive away for expanded retail and dining options, while weekends can be spent exploring the Hunter Valley's wineries or enjoying Newcastle's coastline and beaches, all within comfortable reach.

From the street, a grassed front yard framed by a white picket fence and a charming wraparound verandah set the tone beautifully, adding timeless appeal to the home's exterior. Stepping inside, stylish hybrid flooring combines with cosy carpet underfoot, complemented by LED downlights and Venetian blinds throughout to create a fresh and inviting feel.

Set at the entrance of the home, the living room enjoys plenty of natural light and opens directly onto the balcony, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor connection, with Kelvinator split system air conditioning adding comfort year round. Positioned alongside, the dining room sits conveniently off the kitchen, making everyday meals effortless.

The kitchen has been designed with both practicality and style in mind, showcasing 40mm benchtops, a dual sink, generous storage and quality appliances including a Whirlpool dishwasher and an Omega oven paired with a gas cooktop.

The main bedroom serves as a comfortable retreat complete with a ceiling fan, Mitsubishi split system air conditioning, a mirrored built-in robe and doors opening directly onto the wraparound verandah. The ensuite continues the home's modern aesthetic, featuring a floating vanity alongside a shower fitted with a rain showerhead.

Two additional bedrooms both include ceiling fans and built-in robes, while the main bathroom is equally well appointed with a bath, a shower with a rain showerhead, a floating vanity and a separate WC for added convenience.

Outside, the covered timber deck alfresco provides a relaxed space to unwind while overlooking the grassed backyard and established gardens beyond. Side access adds further practicality, leading through to the separate double garage, while an additional covered carport positioned beside the home offers extra vehicle accommodation.

Blending timeless charm with modern comfort and everyday convenience, this beautifully presented home offers a lifestyle opportunity that is sure to attract strong interest. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.

Why you'll love where you live;

- A short drive to the Lawes Street shopping precinct and Victoria Street Train Station

- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home

- 10 minutes to Maitland's CBD and Levee riverside precinct

- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle

- 30 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards

Disclaimer:

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2

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