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WA › North Fremantle › Staples St

16 Staples St, North Fremantle WA 6159

House

$1,561,000

Last sold

21 May 2025

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,561,000 (21 May 2025).(Recorded sale)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Industrial (722) under the FREMANTLE.(Landgate SLIP · 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

$1,561,000

21 May 2025 · derived via latest_sale

North Fremantle at a glance

4,934

People

$1,900,000

Median sale

$765/wk

Median rent

2.09%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full North Fremantle report →

Vs North Fremantle

-17.8%

Median sale

Suburb $1,900,000

+0.46 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.09%

Suburb median $1,900,000 from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

FREMANTLE

Zone

Industrial

722

Jurisdiction

Fremantle

Fremantle, WA

Planning overlays

  • bushfireNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Landgate SLIP
  • Dataset: Local Planning Scheme — Zones and Reserves (DPLH-071)
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 674900

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

i

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 detected — official

The official layer was queried and no bushfire risk zone was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Heritage

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,561,00021 May 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Mar 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Mar 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $765/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

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.

2 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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 1,665,311 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

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

North Fremantle in one glance

North Fremantle at a glance

4,934

People

$1,900,000

Median sale

$765/wk

Median rent

2.09%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full North Fremantle report →

Keep researching

  • Why North Fremantle? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in North Fremantle →
  • Other records on Staples St →

Listing material

Listed by Yard Property

Timeless Charm Combined with Contemporary Living

Tucked away in one of North Fremantle's most desirable pockets, this beautifully renovated cottage offers a unique blend of historic elegance and contemporary comfort. Perfectly positioned just a short stroll to Leighton Beach, the river, and lush parklands, this property offers the best of coastal living with all the convenience of city amenities.

The home boasts spacious, light-filled rooms with original jarrah and pine flooring, high ceilings, and timeless features including exposed brick fireplaces and intricate pressed tin detailing. Tastefully renovated with generous, clever storage throughout.

Two generously sized bedrooms are located at the front of the house. Both have been elegantly modernised with built in robes, while retaining their character features.

Read the full description

The open-plan living space combines modern design with historical charm. The recently updated kitchen offers plenty of storage and quality appliances. The charming Metters stove nestled in an exposed brick fireplace retains the character to the space. The living spaces open up to the deck and garden through French doors creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

The newly renovated bathroom is a true sanctuary, featuring a freestanding bath, rain shower, European laundry, and a custom American oak vanity. The treetop views through the corner windows provides a serene backdrop.

Upstairs there is a flexible and private space perfect for a third bedroom or home office. Complete with built-in storage, a desk, and double doors leading to a breezy deck offering stunning views across North Fremantle. The easily accessible roof space provides further storage options.

The elevated timber deck, with its high-pitched roof and outdoor blinds, creates an ideal space for entertaining year-round. The lush, low-maintenance garden includes a lawn, fruit trees (lemon, lime, orange, olive and avocado), plus an outdoor shower and clawfoot bath for ultimate relaxation.

Positioned perfectly between the river and the sea, this home is just a short walk from the beach, parks, cafes, and the train station. Experience the quiet tranquility of this exclusive North Fremantle enclave while still being close to everything you need.

Ample off-street parking for two cars in tandem and a weatherboard shed that complements the cottages original style.

This exceptional property combines historic charm with modern living, set in one of North Fremantle's most coveted locations. Whether you are seeking a beachside retreat or a stylish family home, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Features:

Charming cottage with a blend of modern living

Great location with close knit community

Fantastic yard space with established fruit trees

Off street parking

Air conditioned

Garden reticulation

Short stroll to transport, entertainment, beach and river

A rare opportunity for North Fremantle

3 Bed 1 Bath 2 Car

Contact Nathan for further details.

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by third parties and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.

Listing description written by Nathan Hewitt, Yard Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Toilets: 1

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