Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Caves Beach › Braemar Rd
$1,140,000
Last sold
21 Aug 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
650 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
$1,140,000
21 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Caves Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,226/m² of land (n=109). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Caves Beach
-27.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,580,000
+0.97 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.52%
Suburb median $1,580,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 652 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 $766/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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 652 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 652 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 652 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
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
Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by SOLD Real EstateHidden away in a peaceful cul-de-sac on the flat, this beautifully updated single level home delivers everything buyers love about beachside living. Fresh, light filled and full of warmth, it combines timeless cottage charm with modern convenience, offering multiple living spaces, effortless indoor-outdoor flow and exceptional flexibility for families, retirees, home business owners or hobbyists alike.
Beautiful timber floorboards, crisp white interiors and plantation shutters create an inviting coastal feel from the moment you step inside. The spacious front living room is the heart of the home, where the cosy combustion fireplace provides the perfect place to gather through winter while streams of natural light pour through the plantation shutters. Flowing through to the modern kitchen and dining, the layout then opens to a second living room at the rear, offering the ideal kids' retreat, media room, home office or quiet space to relax while overlooking the backyard. Air conditioning and ceiling fans ensure year-round comfort.
The modern kitchen boasts exceptional storage, generous preparation space and sits perfectly between both living areas, making everyday family life and entertaining effortless. Large sliding doors connect the rear living space to the covered alfresco, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Then there's the feature that truly sets this property apart.
Wide side access leads through to an enormous detached garage complete with a stunning modern bathroom and versatile studio. Currently configured as a salon, it's equally suited as guest accommodation, a home business, creative studio, workshop, gym, teenage retreat or the ultimate hobby space, while still providing exceptional garaging and storage for boats, caravans, trailers and extra vehicles.
Set on a level block just moments from both Caves Beach and Lake Macquarie, you'll enjoy one of the region's most sought-after coastal lifestyles, where morning beach walks, afternoons on the lake and weekends with family become part of everyday life.
• Quiet cul-de-sac location on the flat, moments from the beach and lake
• Fresh, light-filled single level home with timeless beach cottage charm
• Beautiful polished timber floorboards flowing throughout the home
• Spacious front living room featuring a cosy combustion fireplace
• Separate rear family room opening seamlessly to outdoor entertaining
• Plantation shutters, air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
• Modern kitchen with exceptional storage and generous bench space
• Three generous bedrooms, all complete with built-in wardrobes
• Updated family bathroom plus convenient second toilet off the laundry
• Covered alfresco overlooking the level backyard, perfect for entertaining
• Wide side access providing drive-through access to the rear of the property
• Massive detached garage with modern bathroom and versatile studio space
• Ideal for guest quarters, salon, home business, workshop, gym or hobbies
• Excellent parking for boats, caravans, trailers and multiple vehicles
• Level, fully fenced yard offering plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy
*Disclaimer: All information provided, including marketing materials, is for general guidance and indicative purposes only. While deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations to verify the accuracy of details, including property features, inclusions, and availability.
Listing description written by Shanti Page, SOLD Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.