West Kempsey at a glance
5,160
People
$500,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
4.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › West Kempsey › River St
$945,000
Last sold
3 June 2026
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
35,400 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Last sold
$945,000
3 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
West Kempsey at a glance
5,160
People
$500,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
4.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West Kempsey
+89.0%
Median sale
Suburb $500,000
-2.31 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.91%
Suburb median $500,000 from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Kempsey
Kempsey, NSW
Not detected
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 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
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWZoned General Residential · R1 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 1,016 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $472/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.
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
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 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 1,016 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.
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
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
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 1,016 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
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,016 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
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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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
West Kempsey at a glance
5,160
People
$500,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
4.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Stone Real Estate KempseyThis must be one of the most sought-after rural lifestyle opportunities on the Macleay River. A rare offering, 16 River Street, West Kempsey delivers the ultimate lifestyle blend - 3.54Ha (8.7Ac) of high quality land, 230m of Macleay River Frontage, and a grand family home, all within walking distance to West Kempsey.
The substantial brick and tile residence offers generous proportions with multiple living zones, including a formal lounge on entry and a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area designed for easy family living.
Accommodation includes four spacious bedrooms with built-in robes, plus a private master suite with ensuite and river glimpses. A dedicated study and three bathrooms provide flexibility for growing families or working from home. Comfort is ensured with ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, solar power and a security system.
Outside is where this property truly shines. A terraced backyard overlooking the Macleay River creates the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining, while quality paddocks with vehicle access from Marsh Street and the corner of Elbow and River Street make it ideal for those wanting to run some cattle, keep horses, or enjoy the space of true rural lifestyle.
The land itself is prime cattle-fattening country, offering high-quality fertile ground while still providing endless opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking and boating right from your backyard.
Practical features include multiple carports (including one at the front door), a garage, a huge driveway with easy access, and a separate air-conditioned workshop workshop with built-in benches.
Relax on the veranda taking in peaceful river views, launch a kayak from your backyard, or simply enjoy the space, privacy and lifestyle acreage living in one of West Kempsey's most sought-after location.
All this, located right between Brisbane & Sydney, properties offering this much land, river frontage and convenience are exceptionally hard to find.
* Borders are indicative only
DISCLAIMER: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. We cannot however guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should make and rely on their own enquiries
Listing description written by Carlos Peters, Stone Real Estate Kempsey — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.