Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Kotara › Charlestown Rd
$850,000
Last sold
21 July 2026
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
363 m²
Land
152 m²
Building
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
$850,000
21 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kotara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,471/m² of land (n=107). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kotara
-20.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,062,500
+1.00 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.02%
Suburb median $1,062,500 from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, 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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 359 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 $821/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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 359 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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 359 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?
KnownmediumNo 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
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by SaleByHomeOwner.com.auThe phone enquiry code for this property is - 2714
Attention Investors or First Home Buyers - don't miss out on the home that keeps on giving with all the hard work done for you!
- Current tenancy achieving a rental of $900/week with vacant possession from April 2026 (prior to that to was $880pw). For all financials for investors feel free to reach out for all council, water and insurance rates.
- Rare large single level home on easy care, low maintenance block - that is Torrens title so no Strata Fees!
- Enjoy high ceilings and simply understated ornate ceilings retained as part of original 50's/60's home
- 4 double bedrooms all with ceiling fans and built in robes + flexible 5th room as study or bedroom or easily converted back to open up with larger front lounge room with ornate archway
- 2 living rooms to spread out into - one with original double glass sliding doors could make a perfect media room
- Large family kitchen with loads of cupboard and bench space, includes large corner pantry, electric cooktop and space for extra large fridge
- Large covered, elevated deck perfect for afternoon sun or summer BBQs
- 2 modern bathrooms with 2nd toilet being separate, and family bathtub
- Solar hot water system to significantly reduce your electricity bills
- Low maintenance fully fenced yard perfect for your pet with bonus under house and under deck storage
- Space to comfortably park 3 large vehicles at front of house (or 4 if two small cars stack park in large carport)
- Advantage of vehicle access to yard for additional car, trailer or camper van storage
- Windows upgraded to acoustic glass and solid core timber doors and brick house - so quiet inside (a must to inspect)
- Easy access on and off main road and Newcastle Bypass onto big double width driveway - with loads of breaks in traffic due to traffic lights and round about makes it easy to go out in any direction
- Large split system air conditioning unit will be installed in rear living room prior to settlement to keep you or tenants cool over summer
- Great high speed NBN internet connection - perfect for anyone working from home or to use as an office!
- Easy access to public transport - Short stroll to major bus stop on Myall Road or short drive to Kotara minor train station (4 min) or Cardiff major train station (5 minutes)
- Conveniently located to major employment bases - drive or bus trip in minutes to Westfield Kotara, Charlestown Square shopping centres, John Hunter Hospital
- Highly sought after, family friendly Kotara location! Short walk to lovely Garden Suburb Primary School and in great zones for high schools too, and relatively short drive to Newcastle University.
- Central And conveniently location in Newcastle - means with easy access to bypass and major roads, like Charlestown Rd/Myall Road, you can be nearly anywhere in Newcastle in 15 minutes or less!
NOTE: attention to anyone attending open home. Feel free to park in one of the two uncovered concreted parks directly in front of house, else park in Johnson Street across the road just off the little round about nearby. Please no parking blocking access to main driveway as we need to keep clear to ensure safe entry and exit of open home attendees and also to not inconvenience the residents to the rear of the property.
VIDEO LINK BELOW:
https://youtube.com/shorts/kyxTOe-qpjE
Property Code: 1597
Listing description written by Sale By Home Owner, SaleByHomeOwner.com.au — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.