Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Balgowlah › Griffiths St
$4,300,000
Last sold
6 Sept 2025
6
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
765.1 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
$4,300,000
6 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Balgowlah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $6,690/m² of land (n=19). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Balgowlah
+9.8%
Median sale
Suburb $3,915,000
-0.12 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.30%
Suburb median $3,915,000 from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches, 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 maps a heritage listed area touching the boundary of this parcel — at the edge, not across it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 30 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 General Residential · R1 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 775 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 $976/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 General Residential · R1 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 775 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 General Residential · R1 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 775 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 775 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
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
Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Whitehouse Real EstateKnown as Wisteria Cottage, this charming six-bedroom treasure has stood proudly since the 1920s, carrying the character of a golden age. Ornate detailing, stained glass windows and soaring ceilings highlight its enduring appeal, while generous proportions invite modern imagination. Set on a 765.1m² parcel with subdivision potential, the possibilities are vast, whether a grand restoration, investment or development. The flexible layout includes a four-bedroom main home and a two-bedroom flat below, ideal for extended family or additional income (STCA). Framed by leafy district views and a sunlit north-facing rear, it's a home rich with history and opportunity. Moments to Balgowlah Shopping Centre, cafés, golf courses, schools, vibrant Manly restaurants and express city buses.
- Wisteria Cottage, a charming six-bedroom treasure since 1920s
- Ornate detailing, stained glass and soaring ceilings throughout
- 765.1m² parcel with rare subdivision potential
- Flexible layout with four-bedroom home and two-bedroom flat
- Generous proportions offer plenty of opportunity to reimagine
- North facing timber kitchen with electric appliances and views
- Living spaces with soaring ceilings, fireplaces, and home office
- Four bedrooms with high ceilings, carpet, two with built in robes
- Master suite features ensuite, timber floors and balcony access
- Self-contained two-bedroom downstairs flat with two bathrooms
- Two neat bathrooms, both featuring showers, one including bath
- Leafy district views and a prized north-facing rear capturing sun
- Includes mezzanine storage, plenty of off-street parking options
- Endless potential for renovation, investment, or development
- Two double auto lock-up garages with workbench for flexibility
- Stroll to shops, cafés, schools, golf, and express city transport
"All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable, however we cannot guarantee or give any warranty to the information provided. We kindly encourage all interested parties to perform their own due diligence regarding each property they are contemplating purchasing."
Listing description written by Angus White, Whitehouse Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.