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NSW › North Rothbury › Maher St

15 Maher St, North Rothbury NSW 2335

For saleHouse

$899,000–$979,000

For sale

Asking range

$900,000

Last sold

25 Aug 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

632.9 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $899,000–$979,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $899,000–$979,000(Listing record · 4 June 2026)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in North Rothbury (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,534/m² of land (n=143). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)
  • CalculationAsk is 1% below the North Rothbury median recorded sale ($905,000, n=78, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at North Rothbury's advertised median rent ($759/wk), implied gross yield would be 4.39% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned General Residential (R1) under the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 1 Sept 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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$899,000–$979,000

Asking range · $1,420/m² of land

Last recorded sale $900,000 (25 Aug 2025).

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.

See the full North Rothbury report →

Vs North Rothbury

-0.7%

Median sale

Suburb $905,000

+0.03 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.36%

Suburb median $905,000 from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$899,000
Stamp Duty (New South Wales)
$34,867
Transfer/Registration Fee
$167
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$937,734

$38,734 on top of the price (4.3% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (New South Wales)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with North Rothbury's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
2.89%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-20,765
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.56
Annual rent
$39,468
Operating expenses
$13,485
Loan amount
$719,200
Annual interest
$46,748
Gross yield
4.39%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

General Residential

R1

Jurisdiction

Cessnock

Cessnock, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 183830753

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 1 Sept 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

20252026$900k$899k
  • Sold (recorded)
  • Asking price (not a sale)
  1. Listed$899,000–$979,000available4 June 2026
  2. Sold$900,00025 Aug 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Jan 2001
  4. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Jan 2001

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 General Residential · R1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 637 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 $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.

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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.4%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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 General Residential · R1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 637 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 General Residential · R1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 637 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 637 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

North Rothbury in one glance

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.

See the full North Rothbury report →

Keep researching

  • Why North Rothbury? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in North Rothbury →
  • Other records on Maher St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

MODERN FAMILY LIVING WITH EXCEPTIONAL OUTDOOR SPACE!

Property Highlights:

- A luxuriously appointed contemporary home set on a lovely corner block

- Attached double garage with internal access, plus drive through side access to a concrete parking pad in the yard

Read the full description

- Actron Air ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans

- Tile and cosy carpet flooring, LED downlights, plantation shutters and roller blinds

- Open plan living and dining area and a rumpus room, both with direct alfresco access, plus a handy study nook

- Gourmet kitchen featuring 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a walk-in pantry, soft close cabinetry, a striking window splashback, gas cooking and Fisher & Paykel appliances

- Four bedrooms, the main with a walk-in robe, three with mirrored built-ins

- A private ensuite and main bathroom, both including showers with rain showerheads, vanities topped with 20mm Caesarstone and separate WCs, plus a freestanding bath to the main

- Covered alfresco with non-slip tiles and a ceiling fan overlooking the large fenced grassed backyard

Outgoings:

Water rates: $786.78 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $770 approx. per week

Positioned on a corner block within the popular suburb of North Rothbury, this contemporary brick and Colorbond roof residence delivers a spacious family layout, quality finishes and a backyard with room to move. Designed for comfortable everyday living, this impressive home combines generous living spaces with practical features that make modern family life easy.

Everyday convenience here is close at hand, with local shops, dining options and recreation spaces just minutes away, while the nearby Hunter Expressway keeps commuting simple. For weekends, the renowned restaurants and cellar doors of the Hunter Valley can be reached in around fifteen minutes from home.

Upon arrival, a grassed front yard, a covered front porch, and an attractive street presence create an inviting first impression, while side access to the backyard adds further practicality alongside the attached double garage with internal access.

Stepping inside, a combination of tile and cosy carpet flooring is paired with LED downlights, plantation shutters, roller blinds and Actron Air ducted air conditioning, creating a comfortable and functional environment throughout.

Set at the front of the home, the main bedroom features a ceiling fan with a light and a walk-in wardrobe. The adjoining ensuite is finished with a twin vanity topped with 20mm Caesarstone, a shower with a rain showerhead and a niche, plus a separate WC.

Three additional bedrooms are located further into the home, each including mirrored built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans with lights. Servicing these rooms, the main bathroom showcases a freestanding bathtub, a shower with a rain showerhead and a niche, a vanity with a 20mm Caesarstone benchtop and soft close cabinetry, along with a separate WC for extra convenience.

Adding flexibility for growing families, the study nook features a large built-in desk, creating an ideal space for working from home or helping with homework. Nearby, the rumpus room offers an additional living zone and opens directly outdoors through a sliding glass door.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with everyday functionality in mind, featuring 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a subway tile and window splashback, soft close cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and an undermount dual sink. Quality Fisher & Paykel appliances include a dishwasher, an oven and a five burner gas cooktop, while the generous layout provides ample preparation space and storage, making it equally suited to busy family life and effortless entertaining.

Connecting seamlessly with the kitchen, the open plan living and dining area serves as the central gathering space of the home, complete with a built-in TV niche and a sliding glass door opening to the alfresco.

Outside, the covered alfresco is finished with non-slip tiles and a ceiling fan with a light, creating a comfortable space to relax year round. Beyond, the large fenced grassed backyard offers plenty of room for children and pets to play.

Offering space, functionality and a family friendly location, this is a home designed to be enjoyed from day one. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to secure 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 15 minute drive to the Hunter Valley, boasting restaurants, cellar doors and world class events, close to home

- Under 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 Justin Scoggin, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Living Areas: 3
  • Rumpus Room
  • Toilets: 2
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