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NSW › East Maitland › Lawes St

160 Lawes St, East Maitland NSW 2323

House

$691,000

Last sold

24 Apr 2025

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

809.4 m²

Land

147 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $691,000 (24 Apr 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 809 m² against a 147 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in East Maitland (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,308/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

$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.

See the full East Maitland report →

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 and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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 retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$691,00024 Apr 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 Mar 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 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

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

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.

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

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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • 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?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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

    Development applications have not been queried 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

East Maitland in one glance

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.

See the full East Maitland report →

Keep researching

  • Why East Maitland? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in East Maitland →
  • Other records on Lawes St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

RESTORE, RENOVATE, REIMAGINE!

Property Highlights:

- A charming heritage home ready for it's next chapter

- Large 809.4 sqm block of land in a prime location

Read the full description

- 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

***Health & Safety Measures are in Place for Open Homes & All Private Inspections

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.

Property features

  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Shed

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