North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › North Rothbury › Lockwood St
$925,000
Last sold
9 June 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
510 m²
Land
249 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
$925,000
9 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in North Rothbury (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,534/m² of land (n=143). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs North Rothbury
+2.2%
Median sale
Suburb $905,000
-0.09 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.36%
Suburb median $905,000 from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Cessnock
Cessnock, 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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 511 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 $759/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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 511 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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 511 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
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A luxuriously appointed, former Domain display home ready to move in and enjoy!
- Fujitsu ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans, a Bosch security system and a security screen to the front door
- High ceilings, premium carpet and tile flooring, LED downlights, roller blinds and sheer curtains throughout
- Open plan living and dining area with direct alfresco access, plus a separate media room
- Pristine kitchen boasting 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a large island bench with a breakfast bar and striking pendant lighting overhead, a walk-in pantry, gas cooking and high end appliances
- Four bedrooms, three with walk-in robes, one with a built-in, offering exceptional storage
- A stylish ensuite and main bathroom, both including vanities with 20mm Caesarstone benchtops and showers with built-in recesses, plus a built-in bath in the main
- Undercover alfresco with non-slip tiles, LED downlights and a ceiling fan overlooking the fully fenced, grassed backyard
- Attached double garage with internal access to the home
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,096 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $730 approx. per week
Formerly a Domain display home, this beautifully appointed residence showcases a contemporary blend of weatherboard, brick and Colorbond exterior finishes, delivering stylish family living with a thoughtfully designed layout and quality inclusions throughout.
Perfectly positioned, this location places local parks, recreation spaces, shops and dining options all close by, while the nearby Hunter Expressway keeps commuting and day to day travel convenient. Beyond everyday living, the Hunter Valley's renowned restaurants and cellar doors are around 15 minutes away, creating the perfect setting for relaxed weekends spent enjoying the region's acclaimed food and wine scene.
From the street, the home immediately impresses with its contemporary façade, grassed front yard and welcoming undercover porch, while the attached double garage offers the convenience of internal access.
Stepping inside, high ceilings enhance the sense of space, complemented by premium carpet and tile flooring, LED downlights, roller blinds, sheer curtains and Fujitsu ducted air conditioning throughout.
Positioned privately at the front of the home, the master bedroom creates a peaceful retreat complete with a ceiling fan, a walk-in robe and a stylish ensuite featuring a twin vanity finished with a 20mm Caesarstone benchtop and a shower with a built-in recess.
The remaining three bedrooms are fitted with ceiling fans and offer excellent storage with walk-in robes to two rooms and a mirrored built-in robe in one. Servicing these rooms, the main bathroom continues the same quality finish with a large vanity topped with 20mm Caesarstone, a built-in bath and a shower with a built-in recess.
The kitchen has been designed for both everyday functionality and entertaining, showcasing 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a large island bench with a breakfast bar and striking pendant lighting overhead, a walk-in pantry, a dual sink, and quality appliances including an oven, a gas cooktop and a dishwasher for easy cleanup.
Adjacent, the open plan living and dining area is fitted with a ceiling fan and connects seamlessly outdoors through a sliding glass door, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow. Positioned separately along the entrance hall, a carpeted media room provides the perfect additional living space to relax and unwind.
Outside, the undercover alfresco is finished with non-slip tiles, LED downlights and a ceiling fan, offering the perfect setting to cook, dine and host guests, all overlooking the fully fenced grassed backyard.
Delivering display home quality with a family focused layout and a standout location, this is an opportunity buyers won't want to miss. A property of this calibre is sure to attract strong interest, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Mere minutes from the local Huntlee shopping complex, the popular Huntlee Tavern, the local dog park, playgrounds and parklands
- A 15 minute drive to the Hunter Valley, boasting restaurants, cellar doors and world class events, close to home
- An hour's drive to Newcastle's city lights and pristine beaches
- A short drive to the Hunter Expressway, connecting you to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with ease
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 Elizabeth Ledger, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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