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NSW › New Lambton › Russell Rd

143 Russell Rd, New Lambton NSW 2305

House

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

980 m²

Land

112 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 980 m² against a 112 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in New Lambton (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,709/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.
  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 31 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in New Lambton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,709/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

New Lambton at a glance

10,909

People

$1,400,000

Median sale

$701/wk

Median rent

2.60%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full New Lambton report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Newcastle

Newcastle, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightDetected
  • heritageNot detected

Planning constraints

  • 98.5

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 100699889

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not detected — official

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

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown29 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted20 Feb 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted20 Feb 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 1,004 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $701/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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 1,004 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.

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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

What is known for this property

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

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 1,004 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

    Unknown

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 1,004 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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

New Lambton in one glance

New Lambton at a glance

10,909

People

$1,400,000

Median sale

$701/wk

Median rent

2.60%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full New Lambton report →

Keep researching

  • Why New Lambton? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in New Lambton →
  • Other records on Russell Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Lisa Macklin Property

Elevated Family Living with Views, Pool & Rare 4-Car Garage

This expansive and beautifully designed home on 980m2 block delivers space, flexibility and lifestyle on an impressive scale. With breathtaking rear views of the city and ocean that captures the morning sun, a rare four-car garage with rear lane access, and a stunning inground pool, this is a home that truly stands apart.

Designed for the modern family this home blends timeless character with resort-style living. This home is privately positioned, offering generous proportions and comfort for every member of the household with all the living areas offering views and a backdrop of Newcastle city. During summer, watch as the Jacaranda trees come into bloom and pops of purple appear between the houses.

Step outside and you'll discover what truly sets this property apart — a large backyard sanctuary complete with a sparkling inground pool and stunning elevated views. The rear of the home is perfectly positioned to soak in the morning sunshine, creating a peaceful and energising start to every day.

Read the full description

The ground floor offers expansive open-plan living and dining areas with a bar, 4th bedroom, laundry and bathroom that flow effortlessly into the tiered back garden.

The outdoor entertaining space and pool area is perfect for hosting family and friends. Sit in the cabana or around the pool when summer celebrations call. With plenty of room for gatherings, this is a home designed with entertaining in mind.

Car enthusiasts, tradies or families needing extra storage will appreciate the rare four-car garage with two additional off street parking spaces as well as space for the trailer or boat all with convenient rear lane access — a standout feature seldom found in this location.

This home falls in the zoning for New Lambton Public School & Lambton High School. It's also a short walk away from the New Lambton Village, recreational parks and close to the John Hunter hospital.

This exceptional home offers the complete lifestyle package in sought after New Lambton. Homes with this level of space, views, parking and outdoor appeal are tightly held and rarely offered.

What you'll love:

• 4 generous bedrooms including a private master retreat

• 3 well-appointed bathrooms

• Oversized four-car garage with valuable rear lane access

• Large inground swimming pool

• Elevated rear outlook with beautiful morning sun

• Spacious two-level floorplan with multiple living zones

• Large walk in kitchen pantry

• 6min walk to New Lambton Public School (450m)

• 4min drive to Lambton High School (2.2km)

• 5min drive to John Hunter Hospital (1.9km)

• 7min walk to the New Lambton Village (600m)

• 15min drive to Newcastle CBD & beaches (7.4km)

• Local enrolment area for New Lambton Public School & Lambton High School

Disclaimer:

While Lisa Macklin Property has taken all care preparing this advertisement and the information contained has been obtained from sources that we believe to be reliable, Lisa Macklin Property does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the information. Lisa Macklin Property accepts no liability for any loss or damage from reliance on this information.

Listing description written by Lisa Macklin, Lisa Macklin Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Ensuites: 1
  • Living Areas: 2
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