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 › Grinsell St
$1,450,000
Last sold
2 May 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
986 m²
Land
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
$1,450,000
2 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kotara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,478/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
+36.5%
Median sale
Suburb $1,062,500
-1.08 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
Environmental Management
C3
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 Environmental Management · C3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 993 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
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 Environmental Management · C3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 993 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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 993 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
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 Spillane PropertyPositioned in a sought-after pocket of Kotara, this inviting home delivers a versatile layout, generous living spaces and effortless indoor-outdoor flow, perfectly suited to growing families and modern lifestyles.
The main level reveals two separate living areas, enhanced by ducted air conditioning and an abundance of natural light filtering through louvred windows. Timber floorboards flow throughout the main living spaces, while the second living area, which overlooks the expansive backyard, is comfortably carpeted, creating a warm and relaxed retreat. The well-appointed kitchen connects seamlessly to a spacious covered rear deck, with both the second living area and deck enjoying a peaceful outlook over the yard, ideal for entertaining or everyday family living.
Accommodation comprises three well-sized bedrooms, each fitted with built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans for year-round comfort. The main bathroom services this level, while the lower level offers the added convenience of a second shower and toilet, ideal for busy households or guests.
Downstairs further enhances the home's flexibility with a generous multipurpose room, perfect as an additional living area, home office, kids' retreat or even a guest space, along with ample under-house storage.
Practicality is well covered with parking for three vehicles, including a lock-up garage and double carport, while solar panels help to reduce ongoing energy costs and improve efficiency.
Beyond the home itself, the location is what truly sets this property apart. Kotara is widely regarded as one of Newcastle's most family-friendly suburbs, offering a blend of convenience, community and lifestyle. Just moments away is Westfield Kotara, providing major retail, dining and entertainment options, while the vibrant village atmosphere of New Lambton offers an array of boutique shops, cafes and everyday conveniences.
Everyday family living is made easy with essential amenities all within close reach. John Hunter Hospital is just a short drive away, while nearby arterial roads provide seamless access to the Newcastle CBD and throughout the wider Hunter Region, making commuting and weekend plans equally convenient.
A well-rounded offering of space, flexibility and location, this is a home designed to grow with you while keeping everything you need close at hand.
Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources. While we believe this information to be reliable, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or currency. Prospective purchasers and their advisers should make their own enquiries and investigations in relation to this information and the property to which it relates.
Listing description written by Donna Spillane, Spillane Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.