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NSW › Fairlight › Clifford Ave

17 Clifford Ave, Fairlight NSW 2094

House

$4,250,000

Last sold

6 Dec 2024

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

354 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $4,250,000 (6 Dec 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 354 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Fairlight (last 5 years) with land size: median $9,471/m² of land (n=18). 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

$4,250,000

6 Dec 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Fairlight (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $9,471/m² of land (n=18). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Fairlight at a glance

6,640

People

$4,425,000

Median sale

$1,080/wk

Median rent

1.27%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Fairlight report →

Vs Fairlight

-4.0%

Median sale

Suburb $4,425,000

+0.05 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.27%

Suburb median $4,425,000 from 7 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

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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. Sold$4,250,0006 Dec 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 Nov 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 Nov 2024

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 $1,080/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

Fairlight in one glance

Fairlight at a glance

6,640

People

$4,425,000

Median sale

$1,080/wk

Median rent

1.27%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Fairlight report →

Keep researching

  • Why Fairlight? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Fairlight →
  • Other records on Clifford Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Cunninghams

Timeless Federation Home with Breathtaking Harbour Views

FIND. Nestled in a peaceful Fairlight cul-de-sac, this stunning Federation semi exudes timeless elegance while delivering contemporary luxury. Spread over two expansive levels, this home boasts breathtaking harbour views that stretch out to Sydney Heads. Beautifully preserved period details blend seamlessly with modern touches, offering an exceptional backdrop for entertaining or relaxed family living. From the expansive master suite to the wrap-around terrace, every corner of this home is designed to captivate.

LOVE. This home's allure begins the moment you step through the decorative glass door into a haven of style and sophistication. On the entry level, three generously sized bedrooms create a sanctuary of comfort, including a grand master suite with serene harbour glimpses, a walk-in robe, and an ensuite. Upstairs, the open-plan living and dining areas are designed to impress, seamlessly connecting to the wrap-around terrace with breathtaking views through Sydney Heads.

- Expansive wrap-around terrace with distinct zones for dining and relaxation

Read the full description

- Stone-topped kitchen with Bosch appliances, gas cooktop, and stunning harbour vistas

- North-facing balcony offering all day warmth and sunlight

- Under-floor wine cellar with capacity for 1,000 bottles

- Versatile family room, perfect for work, play, or quiet retreat

- Double lock-up garage with internal access and large attic storage

- Under-floor heating in bathrooms, security alarm, and ducted gas heating

LIVE. Life in Fairlight is the ideal blend of peace and convenience. Just steps to the sandy shores of Fairlight Beach and a short walk to Manly, this home offers the ultimate Northern Beaches lifestyle. Begin your day with a scenic harbourfront stroll or a refreshing dip in the ocean pool and spend your afternoons soaking up the views from the terrace. Tucked away in a quiet enclave, this home promises a serene family retreat, perfectly positioned to enjoy the relaxed harbourside living this area is renowned for.

RATES/SIZES

Water Rates Approx $244.80 pq

Council Rates Approx $899.10 pq

Size: Total Approx 354 sqm

ABOUT THE AREA

Local Transport:

- Buses to city CBD, Westfield Warringah Mall and surrounds

- Manly Wharf ferries to Circular Quay

Shopping & Dining:

- Fairlight shops and The Butchers cafe

- Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre

- Manly Corso and Wharf shops and restaurants

Schools:

- Manly West Primary school

- Mackellar Girls Campus

- Balgowlah Boys Campus

- St Pauls High School

- Stella Maris College

- St Augustine's College

WHAT THE OWNER LOVES

- The ever-changing harbour views – watching ferries, yachts, and cruise ships glide by is pure magic.

- Being just steps from Fairlight Beach and a 15-minute stroll to Manly, with shops close by too.

- The quiet cul-de-sac location, spacious bedrooms, flowing upstairs spaces, and incredible storage, all wrapped in timeless heritage charm.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our Vendors, and as such, Cunninghams makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing.

Please be advised that the photographs, maps, images, or virtual styling representations included in this real estate listing are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the current condition or appearance of the property.

Listing description written by Georgi Bates, Cunninghams — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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