East Maitland at a glance
12,227
People
$850,000
Median sale
$566/wk
Median rent
3.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › East Maitland › Lawes St
$691,000
Last sold
24 Apr 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
809.4 m²
Land
147 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
$691,000
24 Apr 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in East Maitland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,308/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
East Maitland at a glance
12,227
People
$850,000
Median sale
$566/wk
Median rent
3.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs East Maitland
-18.7%
Median sale
Suburb $850,000
+0.80 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.46%
Suburb median $850,000 from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. 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.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $566/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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
East Maitland at a glance
12,227
People
$850,000
Median sale
$566/wk
Median rent
3.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A charming heritage home ready for it's next chapter
- Large 809.4 sqm block of land in a prime location
- Walking distance to Lawes Street shopping precinct and Victoria Street Train Station
- Separate living and dining rooms, plus a sunroom
- Three bedrooms, two with direct access to the front porch, another to the sunroom
- Original kitchen and bathroom ready to be rejuvenated
- Original brick fireplace in the living and a combustion fireplace in the dining room
- Soaring ceilings and floorboards throughout
- Large verandah overlooking the spacious fully fenced yard with established trees and a separate 2nd WC
- Drive through access to a separate single shed
Step back in time with this stunning heritage home, offering an exciting renovation opportunity in the heart of East Maitland. Set on a generously sized 809.4 sqm block on Lawes Street, this character filled residence is brimming with potential, ready for a creative touch to restore it to its former glory.
Perfectly positioned for a lifestyle of convenience, this home is just a short stroll to Lawes Street's café and retail scene, and with Victoria Street Train Station a short drive or walk away, commuting is a breeze. Green Hills Shopping Centre is an easy 5 minute drive, while Maitland's CBD is just 10 minutes from home. Whether heading to Newcastle's pristine beaches or the world class wineries of the Hunter Valley, you'll enjoy easy access to the best the region has to offer.
Built with a classic brick and tiled roof construction, this home is rich with original features and set behind a spacious front lawn with established trees. Double gated drive through access leads to a single shed, while a charming wrap around undercover front porch welcomes you inside. Once through the door, you'll appreciate the timeless appeal of high ceilings and timber floorboards that run throughout the home.
At the front of the home, you'll find the dedicated living room, complete with an original brick fireplace, setting the stage for cosy evenings. The separate dining room adds another touch of charm with a combustion fireplace, perfect for the cooler seasons.
The original kitchen holds a retro charm with its 30mm laminate benchtops, offering a fantastic base for a modern transformation. The main bathroom also remains in original condition, featuring a built-in bath, ready for a stylish update.
The home offers three generously sized bedrooms with unique features. The main bedroom enjoys its own private access from the front porch, while the second bedroom connects directly to a study or sunroom, providing flexible options for work or relaxation.
Stepping outside, the large veranda overlooks the fully fenced backyard, dotted with established trees. A garden shed and the single shed with its own WC provide plenty of storage and workshop potential.
With NBN already connected, you'll have modern connectivity while you bring your renovation vision to life.
Whether you're looking to restore, renovate, or reimagine, this East Maitland gem is ready for its next chapter. With a large amount of interest expected, 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;
- Walking distance to Lawes Street shopping precinct and Victoria Street Train Station
- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep
- A short drive from Maitland Private Hospital, the new Maitland Hospital, gyms, pubs, restaurants, cinemas & so much more!
- 10 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- Less than 10 minutes to the charming village of Morpeth, offering boutique shopping, gourmet providores and coffee that draws a crowd
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 30 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
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Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.
Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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