Tarro at a glance
1,712
People
$740,000
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
4.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Tarro › Southern Ave
$855,000
Last sold
25 July 2025
5
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
955 m²
Land
249 m²
Building
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
$855,000
25 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Tarro (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,121/m² of land (n=32). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Tarro at a glance
1,712
People
$740,000
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
4.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Tarro
+15.5%
Median sale
Suburb $740,000
-0.57 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.20%
Suburb median $740,000 from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Environmental Living
C4
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 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
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWZoned Environmental Living · C4 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 1,005 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.
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 $597/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
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Environmental Living · C4 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 1,005 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
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 1,005 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
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
Tarro at a glance
1,712
People
$740,000
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
4.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty highlights:
- A spacious family home set on a massive 954.8 sqm block
- Potential for future development or subdivision (subject to Council approval)
- A separate 7.3x7.3m double bay shed, a three car carport, plus wide side access to the yard
- Split system air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
- A 24 panel solar system, instant gas hot water, hardwired security cameras, plus NBN FTTN (FTTP available)
- Timber flooring, 3 metre ceilings and a freshly painted interior
- Open plan living and dining area with direct access to the alfresco
- Kitchen with ample storage, a dual sink, a breakfast bar and quality appliances
- Five bedrooms, the main with a built-in robe, four with ceiling fans
- Bathroom with a shower and a built-in bathtub, plus an additional WC in the laundry
- Covered alfresco area overlooking the large, fully fenced yard, and inground concrete chlorinated pool
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,008 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $820.95 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $680 approx. per week
Set on a large 954.8 sqm parcel of land with wide side access, sweeping views, and scope for future development or subdivision (subject to Council approval), this spacious family home in Tarro delivers an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking space, comfort, and serious potential.
Positioned just moments from everyday conveniences, Tarro offers the kind of lifestyle many dream of. Local schooling, parks, and public transport are all nearby, while Newcastle's CBD and beaches, the heritage charm of Maitland, and the Hunter Valley's vineyards are each just a short 20–30 minute drive away.
From the street, this home presents beautifully with classic Australian charm, including a timeless Colorbond and weatherboard construction, a wraparound timber porch, and a generous grassed lawn. A three car carport and a huge double bay shed with three phase power cater perfectly to tradies, hobbyists or those with big toys, while the wide side access provides plenty of potential for future development possibilities out back.
Step inside to find timber floors underfoot and soaring 3 metre ceilings welcoming you into a home that feels light, fresh and open. A neutral colour palette throughout provides the perfect canvas for any style.
Four bedrooms include ceiling fans for additional comfort, with the main bedroom also featuring a mirrored built-in robe for convenient storage. One of the rooms enjoys updated carpet and direct sliding door access to the yard, while a fifth bedroom or study offers added flexibility for families or those working from home. The bathroom features a built-in bath and a shower, plus there is a separate internal laundry with an additional WC for added convenience.
The open plan kitchen, living and dining zone creates a welcoming space to gather and unwind. There's a ceiling fan and downlights overhead, split system air conditioning, and sliding door access to the alfresco for easy indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen includes a large corner pantry, a double sink, a breakfast bar, a chef oven and a Westinghouse four burner cooktop, with ample storage for all your gadgets and appliances.
Head outside to find a spacious undercover alfresco area, ideal for weekend BBQs or soaking up the views with a cuppa in hand. The yard is low maintenance yet offers plenty of space, with established gardens and a garden shed tucked neatly to the rear.
Taking centre stage in the yard, the generously sized inground concrete pool promises hours of summer fun.
Whether you're upsizing, investing or planning your next big move, this standout Tarro property is not to be missed. 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;
- Within minutes to Tarro Train Station and Tarro Public School
- Located just 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 30 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 20 minutes to Maitland's CBD and riverside Levee precinct
- 30 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.