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NSW › Emerald Beach › Smiths Rd

160 Smiths Rd, Emerald Beach NSW 2456

House

6

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

20,000 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 20,000 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Emerald Beach (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,504/m² of land (n=70). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Emerald Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,504/m² of land (n=70). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Emerald Beach at a glance

2,718

People

$1,035,000

Median sale

$779/wk

Median rent

3.91%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Emerald Beach report →

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

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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 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. Soldprice unknown27 June 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted11 May 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted11 May 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 $779/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

Emerald Beach in one glance

Emerald Beach at a glance

2,718

People

$1,035,000

Median sale

$779/wk

Median rent

3.91%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Emerald Beach report →

Keep researching

  • Why Emerald Beach? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Emerald Beach →
  • Other records on Smiths Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Coffs Harbour

Unique Coastal and Rural Retreat with income and subdivision potential

Where the coastline meets the mountain ranges, this extraordinary property offers a rare blend of natural beauty, architectural charm, and lifestyle versatility. Set on just over two hectares of elevated land, the property borders the serene Orara State Forest and is only a 6 min drive (approx) from the vibrant coastal hub of Emerald Beach. From the street, the picture perfect gabled and clad home features front gardens framing the covered porch, moving through to solid hardwood entry doors with leadlight features, giving a hint of yesteryear charm with a modern coastal twist.

From the moment you enter the unique design and soaring raked ceilings make a lasting impression. The home features exposed wooden beams, richly coloured mixed hardwood floors, and an expansive open-plan living and dining space that seamlessly connects to the outdoors. A wall of glass bi-fold doors flood the home with natural light and open onto an oversized covered deck that captures ocean views to the East and peaceful bushland vistas to the North and West. The entertainer's kitchen is the heart of the home, recently renovated, complete with granite benchtops with island bench and 2-pack finish, 900mm gas stove, electric oven, dishwasher and plenty of storage. Even the kitchen sink boasts a spectacular outlook over the rolling green landscape and a central fireplace creates warmth and ambiance.

Each of the three guest bedrooms is thoughtfully designed with their own ensuite, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, and direct access to the wrap-around verandah, which flows down to the sparkling freshwater Bionizer pool and landscaped gardens beyond. A curved hardwood staircase leads to a spacious rumpus/games room upstairs, perfect for families or guests. Last but not least the master bedroom offers a luxurious retreat of its own, tucked away in the western wing of the home, with private external access and deck, ensuite with spa bath, walk-in-robe, air-conditioning, ceiling fan and plantation shutters.

Read the full description

The property also includes a fully renovated and council-approved two-bedroom granny flat with its own expansive deck and breathtaking views - ideal for rental income, guest accommodation, or a manager's quarters. This structure also features a separate air-conditioned office and large shed with a 3.5m (approx) high-clearance roller door, workshop, and storage space, providing an excellent backdrop for a home business or serious hobbyist. Additional infrastructure includes a single garage under the main house, chicken coop, citrus orchard, large fenced (pet proof) paddock currently home to friendly goats, animal shelter, fenced dam, solar power system, 3 x poly water tanks, 3 x gas instantaneous HWS, and a circular concrete driveway.

Zoned R5 large lot residential, the property offers exciting potential for subdivision into 1-hectare lots (STCA). Originally designed as an upscale bed and breakfast, it could easily return to that purpose or operate as a high-end Airbnb. Whether you're looking for a spacious family home, a lifestyle property with income, or an opportunity to develop, this property delivers endless possibilities in an idyllic setting. Private, peaceful, and packed with features, this is the ultimate lifestyle retreat just minutes from the sand and surf, award-winning dining, and local cafes of Emerald Beach. Book your private inspection today and experience a home unlike anything you have seen before on the Coffs Coast.

Disclaimer: All information disclosed herein has been provided from sources we believe to be reliable however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. It is respectfully advised that interested parties carry out their own due diligence.

Listing description written by Clara Seymour, Ray White Coffs Harbour — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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