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161 Marsden St, Shortland NSW 2307

House

$980,000

Last sold

22 May 2026

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

562.8 m²

Land

159 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 $980,000 (22 May 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,281/m² of land (n=101). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012.(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

$980,000

22 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,281/m² of land (n=101). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Shortland at a glance

5,480

People

$860,000

Median sale

$600/wk

Median rent

3.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shortland report →

Vs Shortland

+14.0%

Median sale

Suburb $860,000

-0.45 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.63%

Suburb median $860,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Newcastle

Newcastle, 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: 100569195

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$980,00022 May 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted26 Mar 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted26 Mar 2026

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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 579 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 $600/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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 579 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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 579 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

    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

Shortland in one glance

Shortland at a glance

5,480

People

$860,000

Median sale

$600/wk

Median rent

3.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shortland report →

Keep researching

  • Why Shortland? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Shortland →
  • Other records on Marsden St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

MOVE IN READY WITH A FRESH MODERN FEEL!

Property Highlights:

- A stylishly renovated home ready to move in and enjoy!

- Hitachi split system air conditioning and ceiling fans

Read the full description

- Stylish timber flooring, plush new carpet, LED downlights and a freshly painted interior

- A dedicated living room, plus an open plan living/dining area with direct alfresco access

- Stunning kitchen with a 20mm Caesarstone waterfall benchtop, a breakfast bar, an undermount dual sink, soft close cabinetry, induction cooking and quality Westinghouse appliances

- Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes for extra storage

- A beautifully updated main bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, a shower with a rain showerhead and a built-in recess, a back to wall freestanding bath with a recess, a floating vanity and a separate WC, an updated laundry, plus an additional bathroom for added convenience

- Spacious enclosed alfresco area for year round enjoyment

- Fully fenced, low maintenance yard with landscaped gardens

- Side access to a single car garage in the backyard

Outgoings:

Water Rates: $807.48 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $850 approx. per week

Beautifully renovated throughout, this impressive home delivers a fresh, modern feel with quality finishes, a functional layout and an easy care lifestyle, ready for one lucky new owner to enjoy.

Perfectly positioned, this home offers excellent access to key amenities, with the University of Newcastle just a short drive away and Newcastle's CBD and beaches reached in around 25 minutes. The nearby Inner City Bypass ensures smooth travel towards Maitland, the Hunter Valley and beyond.

From the street, a landscaped front yard with a generous grassed lawn and established gardens creates an inviting first impression, while side access leads through to a single garage positioned within the backyard.

Stepping inside, the home reveals a crisp and contemporary interior, freshly painted and finished with timber flooring and new plush carpet, complemented by LED downlights and Venetian blinds throughout.

At the entrance, the lounge room offers a welcoming space to unwind, complete with a ceiling fan and Hitachi split system air conditioning for extra comfort.

All three bedrooms include ceiling fans with lights and built-in robes, serviced by a beautifully updated main bathroom featuring floor to ceiling tiles, a back to wall freestanding bath with a recess, a shower with a rain showerhead and a built-in recess, a floating timber vanity and an LED mirror, with a separate WC adding extra convenience.

Positioned at the rear, the second bathroom comes complete with a floating vanity, a shower with a rain showerhead and a toilet, while the nearby updated laundry includes a 40mm benchtop and a sink.

The kitchen presents as a standout feature, finished with a 20mm Caesarstone waterfall benchtop, a breakfast bar and soft close cabinetry, complemented by overhead timber cabinets and a tiled splashback. An undermount dual sink with an industrial tap and USB/USB-C outlets add practicality, while Westinghouse appliances include an oven and an induction cooktop with an integrated rangehood overhead.

Opposite, the living and dining area offers a relaxed everyday space, enhanced by a ceiling fan and sliding door access to the alfresco.

The enclosed alfresco provides a versatile extension of the home, offering a comfortable setting for all seasons. Beyond, the fully fenced backyard is low maintenance with a grassed lawn and landscaped surrounds, creating a lovely outdoor space ready to enjoy.

Offering a stunning renovation, modern finishes and a location that keeps everything within easy reach, this Shortland home presents a smart opportunity for buyers seeking style, comfort and convenience. With strong interest expected, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.

Why you'll love where you live;

- 10 minutes to Newcastle University, Callaghan campus

- 25 minutes to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle

- A short drive to Jesmond, Wallsend or Waratah with a range of services, supermarkets and dining options to suit your needs

- 6 minutes to Sandgate Station, connecting you to the city with ease

Disclaimer:

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

Listing description written by Emma Crispin, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
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