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168 Lawson St, Hamilton South NSW 2303

House

$2,250,000

Last sold

28 Feb 2026

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

408 m²

Land

165 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 $2,250,000 (28 Feb 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Hamilton South (last 5 years) with land size: median $3,188/m² of land (n=71). 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 · 30 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

$2,250,000

28 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Hamilton South (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,188/m² of land (n=71). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Hamilton South at a glance

3,846

People

$1,460,000

Median sale

$350/wk

Median rent

1.25%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Hamilton South report →

Vs Hamilton South

+54.1%

Median sale

Suburb $1,460,000

-0.44 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.25%

Suburb median $1,460,000 from 15 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

Not detected

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 30 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 100695078

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 30 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$2,250,00028 Feb 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted29 Jan 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted29 Jan 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 413 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 $350/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 413 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.

4 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 413 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

    Knownmedium

    No development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.

  • 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

Hamilton South in one glance

Hamilton South at a glance

3,846

People

$1,460,000

Median sale

$350/wk

Median rent

1.25%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Hamilton South report →

Keep researching

  • Why Hamilton South? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Hamilton South →
  • Other records on Lawson St →

Listing material

Listed by First National Real Estate Newcastle City

The White House Pairing Federation Elegance & A Stunning Contemporary Renovation

Commanding attention on Lawson Street and affectionately known as The White House, this circa-1915 Federation icon is the kind of home locals admire and families aspire to own. Rich in period detail yet confidently contemporary, it's been beautifully reimagined to deliver scale, light, and lifestyle in equal measure.

Recent upgrades, including Havwoods flooring throughout the ground floor, a striking new island kitchen, and a fully renovated upstairs bathroom, elevate the home further, layering Hamptons-inspired elegance over a layout built for modern family life. Multiple decks, seamless indoor–outdoor flow, and a Compass self-cleaning pool set the stage for year-round entertaining with zero compromise.

Inside, the character hits immediately. Leadlight windows, ornamental fireplace, and soaring 11-foot ceilings give the home presence and soul, while three separate living and dining zones let family life unfold without friction. The stunning new kitchen is the heart of it all. It's bold, functional, and designed to perform anchored by dual Neff ovens and a dual fuel 900mm cooktop that turns everyday meals and hosting into second nature. Parents are treated to a ground floor master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite, offering privacy and ease, while upstairs becomes a dedicated kids' domain with two oversized bedrooms, a beautifully finished family bathroom, and a private deck made for downtime. Light pours in from every angle, with skylights and tall louvre windows creating constant crossflow ventilation and an airy, uplifting feel throughout.

Read the full description

Step outside and the lifestyle keeps delivering, just 70m to Learmonth Park's sports fields, tennis courts, and playground, moments to Beaumont Street and The Junction for cafés and dining, and within easy reach of Newcastle's best beaches, the CBD, and a standout selection of schools. This is a family home that doesn't just impress, it leaves a lasting mark.

- 6-zone ducted a/c and gas heating

- Oversize single garage and ample secure driveway parking

- Main bedroom with marble floor tiles and under-floor heating

- Renovated main bathroom with bath and shower

- Laundry with stone benchtops, 2-pac cabinetry and handy powder room with pool access

- 10kw solar system and 10kw battery

- Hamilton South Public – 900m, SFX – 1km, Newcastle High – 1.5km

- Water rates are approximately $961 per year

- Council rates are approximately $3,244 per year

- Rental potential of $1,300 - $1,400 per week

Disclaimer: We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.

Listing description written by Damon Sellis, First National Real Estate Newcastle City — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Ducted Heating
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Pool
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Secure Parking
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