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NSW › Maitland › Elgin St

152 Elgin St, Maitland NSW 2320

House

$600,000

Last sold

24 Apr 2026

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

549.89 m²

Land

153 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $600,000 (24 Apr 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Maitland (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,429/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Primary Production (RU1) under the Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 30 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

$600,000

24 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Maitland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,429/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Maitland at a glance

2,169

People

$767,000

Median sale

$515/wk

Median rent

3.49%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Maitland report →

Vs Maitland

-21.8%

Median sale

Suburb $767,000

+0.97 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.49%

Suburb median $767,000 from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

Primary Production

RU1

Jurisdiction

Maitland

Maitland, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Not detected

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 30 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 100550377

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

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$600,00024 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Apr 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Apr 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 Primary Production · RU1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 557 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.

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 $515/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

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.”

Read more

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

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.

4 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Primary Production · RU1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 557 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

    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

    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

    Knownmedium

    No development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.

  • 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

Maitland in one glance

Maitland at a glance

2,169

People

$767,000

Median sale

$515/wk

Median rent

3.49%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Maitland report →

Keep researching

  • Why Maitland? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Maitland →
  • Other records on Elgin St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

LAND, LOCATION AND LIMITLESS POTENTIAL!

Property Highlights:

- An outstanding opportunity for renovators, builders or those looking to secure land in a premium location

- A classic weatherboard and galvanised iron roof home ready for its next chapter

Read the full description

- Prime location directly opposite Maitland Park, Aquatic Centre and sporting fields, close to Maitland's centre and train station

- Handy rear lane access to a separate single bay, double car shed in the yard

- Separate living and dining rooms, both with split system air conditioning, plus a tiled sunroom at the rear of the home

- Spacious kitchen footprint offering the perfect blank canvas for redesign

- Three bedrooms and a bathroom, with scope to reconfigure and modernise

Outgoings:

Rental Return: $300 approx. per week. With a small renovation $650 approx. per week

Set in a standout Maitland location, this classic weatherboard and galvanised iron roof home presents an opportunity that's all about potential. In need of a complete refresh, the value here lies in the land, the position and the possibilities for those ready to bring it back to life.

Positioned directly across from Maitland Park, the Aquatic Centre and sporting fields, this address places lifestyle and convenience side by side. Maitland's town centre and the Levee riverside precinct are within easy reach for cafés, dining and everyday essentials, while Maitland Train Station is close by, making commuting nice and simple.

Arriving at the property, a grassed front yard and covered porch introduce the home, offering a glimpse of its original character.

Stepping inside, the living room sits at the entrance, defined by high ceilings and equipped with split system air conditioning. From here, the layout flows through to the dining room, also fitted with its own split system and positioned opposite the kitchen.

The kitchen itself is generous in size but requires a complete renovation, presenting a blank canvas for those looking to redesign and add value.

At the rear of the home, a tiled sunroom provides an additional space, with sliding door access opening directly to the backyard. The bathroom is located just off this area.

Accommodation is provided by three large bedrooms, offering a straightforward footprint ready for reconfiguration or restoration.

Outside, the property opens up to a grassed yard with two sheds and the added advantage of rear lane access, enhancing both practicality and future potential.

Whether you're looking to renovate, reimagine, or capitalise on the fantastic location, this is an opportunity that rewards vision. With properties in this position rarely offered, 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;

- Across the road from Maitland Park, Aquatic Centre and sporting fields

- A short drive or walking distance to Maitland CBD and the riverside Levee precinct, offering public transport, cafes, bars and retail options for your convenience

- 10 minutes to Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home

- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle

- 25 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards

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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