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NSW › Balgowlah Heights › Tutus St

16 Tutus St, Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093

House

$5,375,000

Last sold

5 Feb 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

696 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $5,375,000 (5 Feb 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 696 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Balgowlah Heights (last 5 years) with land size: median $6,766/m² of land (n=30). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013.(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

$5,375,000

5 Feb 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Balgowlah Heights (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $6,766/m² of land (n=30). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Balgowlah Heights at a glance

3,464

People

$5,050,000

Median sale

$2,013/wk

Median rent

2.07%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Balgowlah Heights report →

Vs Balgowlah Heights

+6.4%

Median sale

Suburb $5,050,000

-0.12 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.07%

Suburb median $5,050,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightDetected
  • heritageNot detected

Planning constraints

  • 98.5

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: 102199973

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$5,375,0005 Feb 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted9 Jan 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted9 Jan 2025
  4. Soldprice unknown20 Feb 2024
  5. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Feb 2024
  6. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Feb 2024

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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 699 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.

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 $2,013/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

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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 699 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.

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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

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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 699 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

    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 699 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

Balgowlah Heights in one glance

Balgowlah Heights at a glance

3,464

People

$5,050,000

Median sale

$2,013/wk

Median rent

2.07%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Balgowlah Heights report →

Keep researching

  • Why Balgowlah Heights? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Balgowlah Heights →
  • Other records on Tutus St →

Listing material

Listed by Cunninghams

Northeast-facing gem with postcard-perfect Harbour views

FIND. Taking pride of place in an exclusive dress-circle setting, this full-brick residence boasts postcard-perfect views stretching to Manly Wharf and beyond. In pristine original condition, this 696sqm property with a prized northeast rear aspect invites you to create your masterpiece (STCA). Just one house from a bushland reserve and 300m to Forty Baskets Beach, this serene address promises a lifestyle of breathtaking beauty and boundless potential.

LOVE. This inspiring property blends timeless charm with spectacular harbour vistas, offering endless potential to renovate or rebuild (STCA). The flowing floorplan features generous living spaces, all perfectly positioned to embrace the views. Relax on the northeast-facing deck, enjoy the privacy of a lush rear lawn, or take advantage of the easy access to beaches and parks. This truly is the opportunity of a lifetime.

- Iconic views to North Head, Manly Cove, and St Patrick's Estate

Read the full description

- Expansive living/dining area opening to an elevated harbour-view deck

- Original kitchen with open-plan dining and panoramic vistas

- Spacious bedrooms, two with built-ins, plus a media room/fourth bedroom

- Private, near-level lawn framed by manicured gardens

- Double garage with rear storage and convenient internal access

LIVE. Picture yourself waking to uninterrupted harbour views, sunlight streaming through your windows, and the harbour foreshore just moments away. Start your mornings with a stroll to Forty Baskets Beach or Wellings Reserve and spend your afternoons enjoying the serene privacy of your lush, landscaped backyard. With Balgowlah Heights Public School, village shops, and harbourside parks all nearby, this property offers a lifestyle of unparalleled convenience, natural beauty, and coastal charm.

RATES/SIZES:

Water rates: Approx $169.03 pq

Council rates: Approx $1,305 pq

Size: Approx 696 sqm

ABOUT THE AREA

Local Transport:

- Buses to City CBD

- Warringah Mall and Manly

- Hop Skip Jump bus to Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre

Shopping & Dining:

- Balgowlah Heights Village shops, cafes and restaurants

- Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre

- Westfield Warringah Mall

Schools:

- Balgowlah Heights Primary School

- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

- Balgowlah Boys High School

- Mackellar Girls High School

WHAT THE OWNER LOVES:

- The breathtaking harbour views, especially watching the ferries glide into Manly Wharf.

- The peaceful setting, just steps from Forty Baskets Beach and bushland reserves.

- The northeast aspect flooding the home with sunlight, making every corner feel warm and inviting.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our Vendors, and as such, Cunninghams makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing.Please be advised that the photographs, maps, images, or virtual styling representations included in this real estate listing are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the current condition or appearance of the property.

Listing description written by Georgi Bates, Cunninghams — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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