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NSW › West Wallsend › Carrington St

17 Carrington St, West Wallsend NSW 2286

House

$1,170,000

Last sold

20 Apr 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

1,821.4 m²

Land

245 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 $1,170,000 (20 Apr 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 1,821 m² against a 245 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in West Wallsend (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,343/m² of land (n=103). 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.
  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 1 Sept 2026)

What could make it worth less?

  • FactConservation Area - General intersects 99.7% of this parcel.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 1 Sept 2026)

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Conservation Area - General affects this parcel — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.

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

$1,170,000

20 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Wallsend (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,343/m² of land (n=103). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

West Wallsend at a glance

3,047

People

$860,000

Median sale

$650/wk

Median rent

3.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West Wallsend report →

Vs West Wallsend

+36.0%

Median sale

Suburb $860,000

-1.04 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.93%

Suburb median $860,000 from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightDetected
  • Conservation Area - GeneralDetected — 99.7% of parcel

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: 100593030

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

Detected — official

The official layer maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.7% of it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,170,00020 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 Mar 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,828 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: medium

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 1,828 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. 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 $650/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.

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

Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.

Detail

Official parcel about 1,828 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.

Read more

Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.

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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,828 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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

    Official parcel about 1,828 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.

  • 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

West Wallsend in one glance

West Wallsend at a glance

3,047

People

$860,000

Median sale

$650/wk

Median rent

3.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West Wallsend report →

Keep researching

  • Why West Wallsend? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in West Wallsend →
  • Other records on Carrington St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

CLASSIC STYLE WITH MODERN UPDATES AND LAND TO MATCH!

Property Highlights:

- A stunning renovated 1900's home with beautiful mountain views to enjoy

- 1821.4 sqm parcel of land, offering scope for a granny flat or subdivision (STCA)

Read the full description

- Toshiba ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans, a wood combustion fireplace, a 9.62kW solar system with a 10kW smart inverter, bottled gas, and three phase power

- High ceilings, timber flooring, plush carpet, LED lighting and plantation shutters

- Spacious living and dining area with a built-in study nook

- Impressive kitchen with timber benchtops, ample storage, a breakfast bar, gas cooking and quality appliances

- Four bedrooms, all with built-in robes for convenient storage

- A stylishly updated ensuite featuring floor to ceiling tiles, a floating vanity, a walk-in shower with a built-in recess and a freestanding bath, plus a well appointed family bathroom

- Large undercover timber deck alfresco overlooking the generous grassed yard with a firepit, a fruit orchard and scenic views of the landscape beyond

- A single car garage, plus side access to a double car garage in the yard

Outgoings:

Council rates: $2,425.2 approx. per annum

Water rates: $837.42 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $800-880 approx. per week

Blending classic charm with thoughtful modern updates, this beautifully renovated 1900's home sits proudly on an expansive 1821.4 sqm parcel, offering exceptional space, flexibility and future potential (STCA), all complemented by sweeping mountain views and stunning sunsets.

Set within easy reach of West Wallsend's village centre, this home enjoys a location rich in character and convenience, with local shops and services close by. Cameron Park Plaza is just a short drive for larger retail needs, while Lake Macquarie, Newcastle's coastline and the Hunter Valley's renowned wineries are all within comfortable reach, offering a variety of lifestyle options close to home.

Upon arrival, a grassed front yard with established trees leads to a covered front verandah, creating a welcoming first impression. A single garage sits beside the home, with drive through access to a separate double garage positioned within the backyard.

Inside, the home showcases a refined blend of original character and modern finishes, with high ceilings, timber flooring and plush carpet complemented by plantation shutters, a crisp neutral palette and a mix of pendant and LED lighting. Toshiba ducted air conditioning ensures comfort during all seasons.

The main bedroom includes a ceiling fan and a built-in robe, while the ensuite has been beautifully renovated with floor to ceiling tiles, a floating timber vanity with soft close cabinetry, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower with a built-in recess and glass louvre windows. Three additional bedrooms, all featuring ceiling fans and built-in robes, are serviced by the main bathroom, which offers a practical layout with a bath, a shower, a vanity and a toilet.

The kitchen carries a warm, timeless feel, finished with 20mm timber benchtops, a breakfast bar with pendant lighting overhead and timber cabinetry, along with a built-in pantry. Quality appliances include an LG dishwasher, a 800mm Emilia oven with a gas cooktop and an Ariston rangehood, while a tiled splashback completes the space.

The living and dining area offers generous proportions, centred around a wood combustion fireplace and enhanced by a study nook with a 40mm timber benchtop. Two sets of French doors extend the space outdoors, creating a seamless connection to the alfresco.

The timber undercover alfresco is perfect for outdoor cooking, dining and relaxation, complete with two ceiling fans and power access, providing a comfortable setting for year round use. Beyond, the expansive backyard delivers space in every sense, featuring a firepit area, an established orchard with apple and citrus trees, and a sweeping outlook to the mountains, where sunsets become a daily highlight.

Packed with additional features, this incredible home also includes three phase power, bottled gas and a 9.62kW solar system with a 10kW smart inverter to support your sustainable living.

Offering character, scale and exciting potential in an idyllic location, this West Wallsend home presents a rare opportunity to secure both lifestyle and land in one compelling package. With interest expected from a broad range of buyers, 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;

- Set within moments of West Wallsend's centre, with a range of local shops

- A short 5 minute drive to Cameron Park Shopping Centre

- Within 20 minutes of the shores of Lake Macquarie

- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle

- 30 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards

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 Mikkel Hansen, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Study
  • Toilets: 2

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