Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Cooks Hill › Bruce St
$1,900,000
Last sold
15 Mar 2025
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
233 m²
Land
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$1,900,000
15 Mar 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cooks Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $7,199/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cooks Hill
+3.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,830,000
-0.07 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.91%
Suburb median $1,830,000 from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, 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 maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.7% of it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 234 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. 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 $672/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 234 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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?
KnownmediumThe listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
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
Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Simon Wall PropertyOpportunities like this rarely come onto the market for sale in this tightly held, inner city location where it is all about the fabulous lifestyle and convenience. Recently built in 2003 this unique residence is sitting on a prime parcel of land with a 17.93sqm frontage offering space for two cars or, if you prefer room for a caravan or boat.
As soon as you step inside this character filled residence you are welcomed by the high ceilings, cleverly designed architectural features and an abundance of natural light that streams throughout the home via the oversized windows and skylights. Due to the clever design and positioning of the windows you will certainly appreciate the cross ventilation and beautiful ocean breezes that flow through the home all year round.
Deceptive in size the spacious, open plan living areas on the entry level are beautifully appointed, with the sunken lounge room showcasing a seamless indoor to outdoor flow towards the private yard. Sitting within the loungeroom and enjoying the desirable North facing aspect, established gardens and private yard is a real delight within this residence and could soon become your favourite place to relax and recharge.
Resting within the heart of the home and adjacent to the dining area is the well-appointed kitchen which is perfectly placed for families who love to entertain. This Spanish inspired kitchen is equipped with gas cooktop, electric oven, plenty of bench space, ample storage and space for more than one person to cook and enjoy hosting family and friends.
Moving on upstairs is where you will appreciate the opulent stairwell and abundance of natural light that soaks through the oversized windows. The master bedroom rests at the front of the home and enjoys two Romeo and Juliet balconies, a walk-in robe and spacious ensuite that has been recently renovated to boast an oversized shower, separate bath, toilet and vanity.
The hallway upstairs is framed by a floor to ceiling linen cupboard, pull down attic ladder that can provide access onto the roof for your own enjoyment to see the expansive views and a main bathroom with everything you need. The main bathroom is perfectly placed to service the double sized, generous bedrooms that both feature floor to ceiling wardrobes, ceilings fans and downlights.
Conveniently located a pleasant 500m stroll from Darby Street's cafes, Harris Farm, 800m from The Junction Shopping precinct or only 900m from Bar Beach and some Newcastle best beaches this lifestyle opportunity ticks all the boxes for those seeking a convenient inner city life where everything you need is on your doorstep.
- Oversized single lockup garage with internal access
- Under floor heating and cooling on the ground level
- Cooling and heating within the ceiling of ground level
- Gas hot water installed 2024
- Back to base security surround system
- NBN Internet connection throughout home
- 5.28 Kilowatt solar panel system with battery invertor
- Reverse cycle split air conditioning in master bedroom
- Gas cooking in kitchen and gas bayonet in loungeroom
- Land size 233sqm, Council $3,450per annum, Water $915.73 per annum
Disclaimer: All information contained herein is collected from property owners or third-party sources which we believe are reliable, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. All interested person/s should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Simon Wall, Simon Wall Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.