Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Fern Bay › Sandcastle St
$1,250,000
Last sold
8 Aug 2025
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
1,000 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$1,250,000
8 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Fern Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,762/m² of land (n=110). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Fern Bay
+11.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,122,500
-0.42 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.10%
Suburb median $1,122,500 from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
Private Recreation
RE2
Jurisdiction
Port Stephens
Port Stephens, 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 maps a heritage listed area touching the boundary of this parcel — at the edge, not across it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the mapped extent against the title before relying on it either way — this is not an all-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
NSWZoned Private Recreation · RE2 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 715,666 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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 $884/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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Private Recreation · RE2 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 715,666 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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 715,666 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
Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Creative Property CoIntroducing this remarkable dual-occupancy residence, set on an expansive 1000sqm block, designed to meet the needs of a growing multi-generational family or to provide a lucrative opportunity for savvy investors. Built by the acclaimed McDonald Jones Homes, this property showcases superior craftsmanship and thoughtful, modern design.
The main residence is centred around a vast open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring sleek Caesarstone benchtops, premium appliances, and abundant storage. The four generously sized, carpeted bedrooms offer comfortable private retreats, each with built-in wardrobes for ample storage. The master bedroom includes a luxurious en-suite bathroom, while a second spacious bathroom serves the rest of the household with ease.
Comfort is assured year-round with ducted air conditioning throughout. Stepping outside, a fenced courtyard provides a serene, private space ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing with an automated sprinkler system. It also serves as a functional divider, offering privacy between the two dwellings.
At the rear of the property, you'll discover the second residence—a fully self-contained home that features two bedrooms and an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. A large backyard, also complete with an automated sprinkler system, offers ample outdoor space. There’s even room to add a double lock-up garage or a pool, depending on your preferences.
Enjoy the best of both seaside and inner-city living, with all the essential amenities nearby, making this property a prime choice for convenience and lifestyle.
FEATURES:
- Large 1000sqm block
- Dual-occupancy design, ideal for multi-generational living or investment
- Main home with four bedrooms, open-plan living and luxe Caesarstone kitchen
- Master bedroom retreat includes a private ensuite
- Self-contained two-bedroom residence at the rear
- Ducted air conditioning throughout, private fenced courtyard
- Room to further enhance with potential for a double lock-up garage or a swimming pool addition
Land: 1000 SQM
Rent: $1250 - $1350 p/w
Disclaimer: The information provided by Creative Property Co. on any marketing material is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information is provided in good faith and is believed to be accurate, however, Creative Property Co. will not be held liable regarding the accuracy, validity, or availability of any information expressed or implied. Accordingly, before taking any actions based on such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. Photos have been edited for marketing purposes.
Listing description written by Rebecca Sutherland, Creative Property Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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