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NSW › North Rothbury › Dunnett Ave

16 Dunnett Ave, North Rothbury NSW 2335

House

$1,275,000

Last sold

21 May 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

750 m²

Land

316 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,275,000 (21 May 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • 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)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Mixed Use (MU1) under the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 31 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

$1,275,000

21 May 2026 · 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.

See the full North Rothbury report →

Vs North Rothbury

+40.9%

Median sale

Suburb $905,000

-1.26 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 and development

Planning scheme

Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

Mixed Use

MU1

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: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 172639325

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

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,275,00021 May 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 Apr 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 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 Mixed Use · MU1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 751 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 $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

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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Mixed Use · MU1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 751 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

    Official parcel about 751 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 Dunnett Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

EXPANSIVE FAMILY HOME WITH STUNNING LANDSCAPING!

Property Highlights:

- An exceptional family home, boasting luxurious inclusions and resort style living in the yard

- A fenced pool area with a sparkling inground pool, plus an additional covered BBQ area

Read the full description

- 8kW solar system, three phase power, instantaneous gas hot water and NBN fibre to premises

- ActronAir ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans, high ceilings, tiled and plush carpet flooring, freshly painted, LED downlights, plantation shutters, plus surround sound and built in speakers

- Spacious open plan living and dining, a media room and a rumpus with a study nook

- Chef's kitchen featuring 40mm Caesarstone benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a mirrored splashback, gas cooking, Fisher & Paykel appliances and a well appointed butler's pantry

- Four bedrooms, the main with direct alfresco access, a pool view and twin walk-in robes, three with built-ins

- Luxurious ensuite and main bathroom, both including showers with built-in recesses, built-in baths, and 20mm Caesarstone topped vanities, plus a separate powder room

- Covered timber deck alfresco with a ceiling fan, retractable shades, LED downlights, a gas bayonet and power access, overlooking the fully fenced, low maintenance yard with an outdoor TV, plus a fully intergrated sprinkler system in the front yard

- Attached double garage with internal access, a workshop area, side access to the yard and a garden shed

Outgoings:

Council Rate: $2,220 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $900 approx. per week

Positioned on a generous corner block, this 2017 built residence delivers scale, style and a true sense of lifestyle, combining brick and weatherboard finishes with a tiled roof and a Truecore steel frame. With striking landscaping, a substantial footprint and resort style living in the yard, this home immediately sets itself apart as a place designed for both everyday living and standout entertaining.

Located in North Rothbury, this address keeps everyday convenience within easy reach, with local shops and dining options nearby, along with the well loved Huntlee playground and dog park. The Hunter Expressway is easily accessible for smooth connections across the region, while the Hunter Valley's acclaimed wineries sit just a short drive away, perfect for relaxed weekends close to home.

From the street, manicured gardens and a grassed front lawn create a polished first impression, while the attached double garage with internal access plus a workshop area, adds everyday convenience.

Stepping inside, high ceilings and a combination of tiled and plush carpet flooring create an immediate sense of space and comfort, complemented by LED downlights, freshly painted, plantation shutters and ActronAir ducted air conditioning throughout.

Positioned at the entrance of the home, the living and dining zone offers a light filled setting with with built in ceiling speakers, and two sets of sliding doors opening to the alfresco, creating a natural flow between indoor and outdoor living. Close by, a separate media room featuring surround sound provides an additional, cosy space to unwind.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with both function and impact in mind, featuring 40mm Caesarstone benchtops and an island bench with a breakfast bar and pendant lighting above. A mirrored splashback reflects light through the space, while a dual sink with a mixer tap and a water filter, along with quality Fisher & Paykel appliances including a 900mm oven with a gas cooktop, an integrated rangehood and a dishwasher, ensure everyday ease. A butler's pantry sits just behind, complete with additional storage, a sink and its own Caesarstone benchtop.

Privately set to one side, the main bedroom offers a quiet retreat, featuring a ceiling fan, a twin walk-in robe and sliding door access to the alfresco, where views extend across the pool. The ensuite continues the sense of luxury, complete with a twin vanity topped with a Caesarstone benchtop, a built-in bath and a shower with a recess and a rain showerhead.

Three additional bedrooms each include built-in robes and ceiling fans, and are serviced by the main bathroom featuring a built-in bath, a shower with a recess and a 20mm Caesarstone topped vanity, along with a separate powder room for added convenience. Within the bedroom wing, a rumpus room provides additional flexibility, complete with a built-in study nook, a ceiling fan and sliding door access to the backyard, making it ideal as a kids' retreat or a secondary living zone.

Stepping outside, the undercover timber deck alfresco is well appointed with LED downlights, a ceiling fan, ceiling speakers, retractable shades, a gas bayonet and power access, creating a space that can be enjoyed in all seasons.

The pool area delivers a true highlight, with glass fencing framing the inground concrete chlorinated pool, complemented by an additional covered entertaining area with a BBQ, forming a complete outdoor oasis.

The backyard remains fully fenced and low maintenance, featuring a grassed lawn, a garden shed for extra storage, an outdoor TV for added enjoyment, plus a fully intergrated sprinkler system in the front yard.

Additional features include an 8kW solar system, three phase power, instantaneous gas hot water and NBN fibre to the premises, rounding out a home that balances lifestyle, functionality and comfort.

Offering generous proportions, premium inclusions, and an outdoor setting that elevates everyday living, this North Rothbury residence is a standout opportunity for families seeking space, flexibility and a home designed to be enjoyed. With strong interest expected, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay 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 15 minute drive to the Hunter Valley

Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 3
  • Outside Spa
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Rumpus Room
  • Toilets: 2

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