Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$2,580,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
480.6 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Asking
$2,580,000
Asking · $5,368/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Sawtell
+106.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,250,000
-1.28 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.48%
Suburb median $1,250,000 from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$127,779 on top of the price (5.0% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Sawtell's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
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.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $596/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.2%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Verdict
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.”
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
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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
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
Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Sawtell Real Estate CoPositioned directly opposite the dunes of Sawtell Beach, 17 Park Street delivers a truly special coastal lifestyle in one of the most tightly held and sought-after pockets on the Coffs Coast.
Just 150m to the sands of Sawtell Beach, and only moments from Bonville Estuary/Headland for kayaking, fishing & scenic walking trails with views along this pristine coastline, this is true walk-to-the-water living at its finest.
Equally impressive is the home's proximity to Sawtell Village, just a relaxed 6-minute stroll away. Enjoy morning coffees, boutique shopping, restaurants, pubs, clubs and the vibrant community atmosphere that makes Sawtell such a beloved destination - all without needing the car.
Tastefully updated for modern living, the home offers a flexible and spacious layout with multiple indoor and outdoor living zones, making it equally suited to families, downsizers or those seeking a premium holiday retreat. Three modern bathrooms provide excellent convenience for families, while 3 internal living spaces allow for separation and room to breathe, with scope to easily create a 4th bedroom off the kitchen for larger families needing the extra bed.
Currently operating as a successful holiday letting investment, it is one of only a handful of entire homes available for short-term letting in the village, presenting a unique option to generate strong income as one of the region's most desirable holiday locations when you're not enjoying the space yourself.
Low-maintenance yards and easy upkeep ensure more time enjoying the coastal lifestyle and less time on chores, while the inground plunge pool provides the perfect private retreat after a day at the beach.
The front balcony looks out over the littoral rainforest backing the dunes, providing an exceptionally private and appealing outlook for entertaining guests or enjoying meals with the family.
Standout Features:
• Premier position directly opposite Sawtell Beach dunes
• Easy 6-minute walk to Sawtell Village cafes, restaurants, pubs and boutique shopping
• Close to Bonville Estuary & Headland for fishing, Kayaking and walking paths
• Flexible floorplan to suit either families, downsizers or holiday accommodation
• Tastefully updated interiors with multiple internal and external living areas
• Good-sized bedrooms and three well-appointed bathrooms
• Split system air conditioning plus cooling ocean breeze provides year-round comfort
• Low-maintenance yard and easy-care upkeep
• Solar Power System and Hot Water System
• Proven, successful holiday letting investment with excellent lifestyle/income balance
• Large double garage, plus off-street parking for a caravan, boat or additional vehicles
A truly rare chance to secure a versatile coastal home in one of Sawtell's most tightly held beachfront positions - enjoy it yourself, invest, or do both.
Approx Council Rates: $5,957 Per Annum
Please contact Barry France to arrange your private inspection or for additional information.
Listing description written by Barry France, Sawtell Real Estate Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.