Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Metford › Larkspur Pde
$820,000
Last sold
23 Jan 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
560.3 m²
Land
207 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
$820,000
23 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,100/m² of land (n=122). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Metford
0.0%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
0.00 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.80%
Suburb median $820,000 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 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
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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 556 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 $600/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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 556 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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 556 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
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
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A spaciously designed family home set in a popular Metford location
- LG ducted air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and split system air conditioning
- LED downlights, tile and carpet flooring, plus a mix of vertical and roller blinds
- Multiple living areas, including two lounge rooms, a dining room, plus a versatile office/living area
- Well appointed kitchen with ample storage, 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a dual sink with a water filter, a Dishlex dishwasher and a freestanding Euromaid oven
- Three bedrooms, one with a skylight, another with a built-in robe
- Family bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, a built-in bath and a shower with a dual/rain showerhead
- Spacious covered outdoor entertaining area overlooking the large grassed backyard
- Side access to a large double shed and carport in the yard
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,676 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $858.33 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $680 approx. per week
Set on a generous block, this brick and tiled roof home offers a spacious floor plan with handy side access to a large shed and the added benefit of dual living spaces. Well suited to families, first home buyers or those needing room to spread out, this is a property that combines everyday comfort with flexibility both inside and out.
Positioned in a convenient pocket of Metford, this home makes daily life easy. Green Hills Shopping Centre is just 5 minutes away for major retail and dining, while Maitland's CBD is within a comfortable 15 minute drive. When the weekend arrives, Newcastle's beaches and city lights are around 40 minutes from home, and the Hunter Valley's vineyards are only half an hour away for relaxed lunches and winery visits.
Arriving at the home, a grassed front yard framed by established gardens creates a welcoming first impression. A strip driveway runs alongside the home, providing excellent side access through to the backyard and leading to a large double shed, ideal for tradies, storage or weekend projects.
Inside, the home opens to a comfortable interior featuring LG ducted air conditioning, LED downlights and a mix of tile and carpet flooring. Roller blinds, sunshades and vertical blinds throughout add privacy and light control, creating a relaxed and functional atmosphere.
The three bedrooms are well positioned and serviced by the central bathroom. Bedroom one includes a built-in wardrobe, while bedroom three benefits from a skylight that draws in natural light. The bathroom is finished with floor to ceiling tiles, a built-in bath, a vanity, a toilet and a shower with a dual and rain showerhead for a touch of everyday luxury.
At the front of the home, the lounge room offers a quiet retreat with a large window overlooking the front yard and its own split system air conditioner. Off the kitchen, an additional tiled space provides flexibility as a home office, second dining area or extra living zone, adapting easily to changing needs.
The kitchen is practical and well equipped with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a dual sink with a water filter, a Dishlex dishwasher, a freestanding Euromaid oven with a four burner cooktop and an integrated Westinghouse rangehood. Opposite, the dining area connects seamlessly for easy everyday meals. At the rear of the home, a second living room includes built-in storage and opens directly to the alfresco, creating a natural flow to the outdoors.
Outside, the large undercover area overlooks the spacious grassed backyard, offering plenty of room for relaxation and entertaining, with space for the kids and pets to play.
A home offering this level of spacious family living, set in such a popular location, is bound to attract a large amount of interest. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- A short drive to Metford train station and Metford Public School
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the riverside Levee 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.
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