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 › Coulter St
$970,000
Last sold
5 Sept 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
646.9 m²
Land
285 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
$970,000
5 Sept 2025 · 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
+7.2%
Median sale
Suburb $905,000
-0.29 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
Low Density Residential
R2
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 1 Sept 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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 643 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 643 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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 643 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 643 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
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, brand new McDonald Jones home ready to enjoy
- ActronAir 2 zone ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Tile and plush wool carpet flooring, 2.7m ceilings, roller blinds and LED downlights
- Instantaneous gas hot water and a 6.6kW solar system
- Stunning gourmet kitchen featuring 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a walk-in pantry, soft close cabinetry, a dual undermount sink, plumbing for the fridge, an island with a breakfast bar, gas cooking and high end Fisher & Paykel appliances
- Large open plan living and dining area, a media room, plus a rumpus with a study nook
- Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, the master with a walk-in
- Stylish ensuite and family bathroom, both including showers with built-in recesses and floating twin vanities with 20mm Caesarstone countertops, a separate WC to the ensuite, a built-in bath to the main, plus a powder room
- Covered alfresco area with non-slip tiles, LED downlights, outdoor power access and a gas bayonet, overlooking the spacious, fully fenced grassed yard
- Attached double garage with internal access to the home, plus an electrical car charger
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $1,488 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $800 approx. per week
Brand new and brimming with style, this luxuriously appointed McDonald Jones home offers the very best in modern family living. With its Hebel and Colorbond roof construction, north facing aspect and premium inclusions throughout, this is a home designed to impress from the very first glance.
Set in the growing suburb of North Rothbury, you'll find local shops, dining options, and the popular Huntlee Playground and dog park just minutes from your door. The nearby Hunter Expressway keeps commuting easy, while the Hunter Valley's world class vineyards are only 20 minutes away, making long lunches and wine country weekends a simple pleasure.
From the street, a lush green lawn frames the covered front porch, while the attached double garage offers internal access and the added benefit of an electric car charger. Step inside to a well appointed mudroom and nearby laundry, complete with 20mm Caesarstone benchtops.
Step inside to an extra wide entryway, where a mix of tiles and plush wool carpet leads you through a home finished with 2.7m ceilings, LED downlights, roller blinds, and ActonAir 2 zone ducted air conditioning for year round comfort.
The master bedroom comes complete with a ceiling fan, a walk-in robe, and a luxurious ensuite featuring a shower with a dual/rain shower head and a built-in recess, a twin floating vanity with a 20mm Caesarstone benchtop, and a separate WC.
Three additional bedrooms, each including a built-in robe and ceiling fan, are serviced by the stylish main bathroom with a built-in bath, a shower with a recess, a twin floating vanity topped with 20mm Caesarstone, and a nearby powder room.
The rumpus room, positioned in the bedroom wing, is ideal for kids or teens, with a wall niche for a TV and a large built-in study nook for homework in the afternoon. A separate media room with cavity sliding doors and its own TV niche is perfect for family movie nights.
The kitchen will delight the home chef, offering 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a dual undermount sink, soft close cabinetry, a subway tile splashback, and a walk-in pantry. Premium Fisher & Paykel appliances include a 900mm oven, a 5 burner gas cooktop, an integrated range hood, a dishwasher, and a microwave, plus there is plumbing for your fridge.
The spacious open plan living and dining area flows seamlessly to the outdoors through dual glass sliding doors, leading to an undercover alfresco fitted with non-slip tiles, LED downlights, outdoor power, and a gas bayonet. The fully fenced grassed backyard is generously sized and ready for you to add your own landscaping touch.
Additional features include instantaneous gas hot water, a pump out septic system, and a 6.6kW solar system for your sustainable living.
With its premium finishes, thoughtful design, and unbeatable location, this is a home you'll be proud to call your own. 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;
- Mere minutes from the local Huntlee shopping complex, the popular Huntlee Tavern, the local dog park, playgrounds and stunning parklands
- A short 20 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 Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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