Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$855,000
Last sold
10 July 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
792.9 m²
Land
244 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Last sold
$855,000
10 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,105/m² of land (n=122). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Metford
+4.3%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
-0.15 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.80%
Suburb median $820,000 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, NSW
Not detected
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
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
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWZoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 799 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 799 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.
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
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
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 799 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
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 799 m² — land size can look like optionality. 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
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- An impressive family home set on a spacious 792.9sqm block in an ideal cul-de-sac location
- A self contained studio featuring open plan living, dining and a kitchenette, split system air conditioning, a spacious bedroom with a built-in robe and a well appointed bathroom
- Expansive backyard with potential for a shed, pool or secondary dwelling (STCA), overlooked by the undercover entertaining area
- Teco split system air conditioning, an electric Rinnai fireplace and ceiling fans throughout
- Laminate and carpet flooring, LED downlights and venetian blinds
- Living and dining room positioned at the entrance of the home
- Kitchen featuring 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, soft close cabinetry, a stained glass splashback, a dual undermount sink, gas cooking and quality appliances
- Three bedrooms, two fitted with built-in wardrobes for handy storage
- Bathroom with a built-in bath, a shower with a rain showerhead and a separate WC in the laundry
- Enclosed double carport providing handy off street parking
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,636 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $837.42 approx. per annum
Rental Return:
Main Home: $650 approx. per week
Studio: $480 approx. per week
Total Rental Return: $1,130 approx. per week
Positioned on a spacious 792.9sqm block within an ideal cul-de-sac setting, this impressive brick and tiled roof home delivers comfortable family living with the added bonus of a fully self contained rear studio. Offering flexibility for multigenerational families, guest accommodation, or a home business, this is a property that stands apart from the crowd.
Enjoying a highly convenient Metford location, everyday essentials are always close at hand. Local schooling, public transport and recreational facilities are all nearby, while Green Hills Shopping Centre is only around 10 minutes away for major retail and dining. Maitland's CBD is reached in approximately 15 minutes, with Newcastle's city centre and beaches comfortably accessible for weekends by the coast.
A grassed front yard and established gardens create a welcoming introduction to the home, while the enclosed double carport positioned alongside provides spacious vehicle accommodation.
Stepping inside, laminate flooring, carpet, LED downlights and venetian blinds combine to create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.
Positioned at the entrance of the home, the living and dining room offer a comfortable space to relax, complete with a ceiling fan with a light, Teco split system air conditioning and an electric Rinnai fireplace for your winter gatherings.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed to balance style and practicality, showcasing 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a dual undermount sink, soft close cabinetry, a built-in pantry and a sleek stained glass splashback. Quality appliances include a Euromaid dishwasher, a Siemens oven, a five burner gas cooktop and an integrated rangehood, while a sliding glass door provides direct access outdoors.
All three bedrooms are fitted with ceiling fans with lights, while two include built-in wardrobes for extra storage. These rooms are serviced by the nearby bathroom featuring a vanity, a built-in bathtub and a shower with a rain showerhead, with the convenience of a separate WC positioned within the laundry.
Outside, the expansive backyard presents endless potential for a future pool, large shed or secondary dwelling (STCA), with the undercover alfresco providing the perfect vantage point to overlook the generous grassed grounds. A garden shed adds immediate practicality to this versatile outdoor space.
A standout feature of the property is the fully self contained studio featuring an open plan living, dining, and kitchenette area finished with vinyl flooring, LED downlights, Mitsubishi split system air conditioning and two sets of sliding doors opening to the yard. The kitchenette is well appointed with 40mm benchtops, a tiled splashback, soft close cabinetry and a sink. A spacious bedroom with a ceiling fan and a built-in robe is serviced by the bathroom, complete with a shower, a vanity, a toilet and a shaver cabinet.
A property offering this level of flexibility is bound to attract a large amount of interest in today's market. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located just minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the riverside Levee precinct
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 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 Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.