Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 169 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Rutherford › New England Hwy
$760,000–$820,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
752.5 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Asking
$760,000–$820,000
Asking range · $1,010/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Rutherford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,233/m² of land (n=175). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 169 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rutherford
-5.0%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
+0.20 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.76%
Suburb median $800,000 from 169 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$32,479 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Rutherford's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
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.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $579/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.0%. 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
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.”
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
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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 169 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- Exceptional commercial or development opportunity in a high-exposure location
- Two established business premises offering flexible investment potential, including:
- Former takeaway shop featuring three spacious rooms, an office, powder room, high ceilings, ceiling fans, and an attached single garage with internal access
- Massage business with three private units at the rear, each with bedrooms, bathrooms, and split-system air conditioning, one also featuring a full kitchen
- Separate single car garage and a fenced yard
Positioned for maximum exposure, this Rutherford property presents an exciting opportunity for investors, business owners, or developers seeking a site with outstanding potential.
With its prime main road frontage, strong local positioning, and the advantage of flexible zoning, this property holds undeniable potential. Whether you're looking to refresh and continue the existing commercial use, lease out for multiple income streams, or transform it into a modern residential project (all subject to Council approval), this site delivers options that are as versatile as they are valuable.
Currently configured as a previous takeaway shop and massage business, this premises occupies a highly visible main road frontage, ensuring strong passing traffic and customer accessibility. With Council rezoning the land from commercial to residential, the future here is wide open, offering flexibility to continue its current use or reimagine the space for residential development (subject to Council approval).
Positioned for convenience, you'll find Rutherford Marketplace just minutes away for shopping and dining, and Maitland's CBD a short drive for additional services and amenities. Newcastle's city and beaches are around 45 minutes away, and the Hunter Valley's world renowned wine region is just a 20 minute drive, keeping both city and country lifestyles within easy reach.
The previous takeaway shop offers generous proportions and character features, including high ceilings, two ceiling fans, and three large rooms that provide flexible layout options. There's also an office space, a WC, and an attached single garage with internal access, adding practicality.
Adjoining the shop, the current massage business is complemented by three additional units located at the rear. Each unit includes a bedroom, a bathroom and split system air conditioning, with one featuring a kitchen.
Outside, the property includes a driveway leading to a separate single garage and a fenced yard, offering practical space and accessibility for vehicles, deliveries or storage.
Opportunities of this scale and location are a rare find, with a large amount of interest anticipated. 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;
- A short drive to Rutherford Marketplace, including all three major supermarkets, retail, dining and services to meet your daily needs
- 10 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct, with a range of barsand restaurants to enjoy
- 15 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options
- 45 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- Just 20 minutes away from 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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