Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Rutherford › Shortland Dr
$736,000
Last sold
6 Nov 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
712.2 m²
Land
234 m²
Building
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
$736,000
6 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Rutherford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,233/m² of land (n=174). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rutherford
-8.0%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
+0.33 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.76%
Suburb median $800,000 from 170 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 $579/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
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A spacious family home set on a large 712.2 sqm corner block of land
- Split system air conditioning in the living and master bedroom, a Norseman fireplace, plus ceiling fans
- Spacious open plan living and dining area with direct access to the alfresco
- A well appointed kitchen featuring 40mm benchtops, a dual sink, a breakfast bar, a built-in pantry, gas cooking, Euromaid and Blanco appliances
- Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, the master with a walk-in
- An ensuite to the master, plus a family bathroom with a shower and a built-in bathtub
- Covered alfresco area with a gas bayonet overlooking the large, fully fenced yard with a garden shed and a 3000L water tank
- Attached double garage with internal access, plus a separate driveway leading to an extra high double carport
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,692 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $858.33 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $650 approx. per week
Positioned on a generous 712.2 sqm corner block, this brick and tiled roof home offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience, with a layout designed for relaxed family living and entertaining.
Set in the well established suburb of Rutherford, you'll find everything you need just minutes from home. McKeachies Run shops, Rutherford Marketplace, local schools, parks and sporting fields are all within easy reach, while Maitland's CBD is a quick 10 minute drive. For weekend adventures, the Hunter Valley's world class wineries are just 20 minutes away, and Newcastle's beaches can be reached in under an hour.
A grassed front lawn and low maintenance garden create a welcoming street presence, complemented by an attached double garage with internal access and a separate driveway leading to an extra high double carport, ideal for the caravan or boat.
Inside, carpet underfoot and roller blinds throughout add a sense of comfort, with Daikin split system air conditioning and a Norseman fireplace in the open plan living and dining area, ensuring year round climate control. A sliding glass door from the living area flows seamlessly to the alfresco, providing an easy indoor-outdoor connection for family gatherings or quiet nights in.
The kitchen is both practical and inviting, showcasing 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a dual sink, a tiled splashback, and a built-in pantry. Quality appliances include a Euromaid oven, a four burner gas cooktop, a Blanco rangehood and a dishwasher, delivering everything you need for effortless everyday cooking.
The master bedroom enjoys its own private retreat feel, complete with Daikin split system air conditioning, a walk-in robe, an ensuite, and sliding door access to the alfresco. Three further bedrooms, each with built-in robes and ceiling fans, provide plenty of space for the kids or guests, all serviced by the main bathroom with a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity, and a toilet.
Step outside to a lovely undercover alfresco area fitted with a gas bayonet for family BBQs. The large, fully fenced yard offers loads of room for kids and pets to play, complete with a garden shed and a 3000L water tank for added practicality.
A home offering this level of comfort, convenience, and space, set in such a well connected Rutherford location, is sure to attract strong interest from families and investors alike. We encourage our buyers to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short drive to McKeachies Shops and Rutherford Marketplace, including all three major supermarkets, retail, dining and services to meet your daily needs
- 10 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct, with a range of bars and restaurants to enjoy
- 15 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options
- 50 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- Just 20 minutes away from 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 Troy Graham, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.