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18 Cooma St, Abermain NSW 2326

House

$620,000

Last sold

10 July 2024

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

1,012 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $620,000 (10 July 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 1,012 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Abermain (last 5 years) with land size: median $694/m² of land (n=61). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 31 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

$620,000

10 July 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Abermain (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $694/m² of land (n=61). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Abermain at a glance

2,634

People

$770,000

Median sale

$508/wk

Median rent

3.43%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Abermain report →

Vs Abermain

-19.5%

Median sale

Suburb $770,000

+0.83 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.43%

Suburb median $770,000 from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Cessnock

Cessnock, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

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: 101816237

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

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$620,00010 July 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted11 Mar 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted11 Mar 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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 1,015 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 $508/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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 1,015 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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 1,015 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

    Official parcel about 1,015 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

    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

Abermain in one glance

Abermain at a glance

2,634

People

$770,000

Median sale

$508/wk

Median rent

3.43%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Abermain report →

Keep researching

  • Why Abermain? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Abermain →
  • Other records on Cooma St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

A HOUSE TO CALL HOME!

Property Highlights:

- Spacious family home with a dedicated living room, sunroom + an open plan kitchen/dining area.

- Three bedrooms, two with built-in robes.

Read the full description

- Stylishly updated kitchen with ample storage, a breakfast bar, a vertical subway tiled splashback, a freestanding Westinghouse oven + a Dishlex dishwasher.

- Split system air conditioning + a freestanding combustion fireplace.

- Timber floorboards, a raked ceiling + freshly painted throughout.

- Covered alfresco area overlooking the sparkling, freshly resurfaced inground salt water magnesium pool.

- Stunning mountain views + rear lane access.

- Established native gardens, ponds and water features + a 1000L water storage tank.

- 3.3kW solar system with 11 panels, plus a new heat pump hot water system.

- Single car garage with direct access to the alfresco + a large garden shed.

- 1970 build.

Outgoings:

Council Rate: $1,744 approx per annum

Water Rate: $811.98 approx per annum

Rental Return: $550 approx per week

Tucked away in the lovely township of Abermain, this impressive home is set on a huge 1012 sqm parcel of land, with a spacious floor plan and plenty of room for the family to thrive. This property is a must for your inspection list!

Perfectly located, Abermain is a short 10 minute drive from the bustling city of Cessnock and a 15 minute drive to the gourmet delights and sights of the Hunter Valley vineyards. In addition, you'll find the busy centre of Kurri Kurri less than 10 minutes away, connecting you to all your everyday needs with ease.

Set back from the street behind lovely established gardens, trees and native plants, this Weatherboard and Colorbond roof home is packed with extras and premium additions.

Stepping inside via the large front patio and charming stained glass door you'll arrive at the inviting living room, with carpeted floors, a fresh paint palette, and a raked ceiling adding an adding sense of space. There is a newly installed freestanding combustion fireplace on offer for those cool winter nights, and a new split system air conditioner to keep you comfortable during all seasons.

You'll be pleased to find an additional living area in the enclosed sunroom at the rear of the home, complete with carpet floors, and a large window offering a view of the yard and the mountains beyond.

The open plan kitchen and dining area presents the perfect space to cook and dine with your loved ones. The updated kitchen includes plenty of bench space, ample storage in the surrounding cabinetry, a vertical subway tile splashback and a breakfast bar for your casual mealtimes. There is a Westinghouse oven in place, along with a Dishlex dishwasher for ultimate convenience.

There are three bedrooms tucked away along a private hallway, all featuring lovely timber floorboards, with two enjoying the convenience of built-in robes. The stylishly renovated bathroom services these rooms boasting modern tiles, a floating vanity with a 20mm Caesarstone countertop and top mount basin, a WC and a large shower.

The backyard is accessed via the dedicated laundry, here you will find a covered paved alfresco area with a second WC and a sink located close by.

Taking centre stage in the yard is the sparkling inground salt water and magnesium pool, freshly resurfaced and ready to provide endless hours of fun for the young and young at heart.

The generously sized 1012 sqm block offers rear lane access and stunning mountain views behind the home. There are beautiful established native gardens through the rear of the property, with zantharea, grass trees, banksias, bottle trees and grevilleas, plus orchids, succulents and so much more. Lovely small ponds and water features complete this ideal outdoor oasis.

Storage of your car and tools will present no issue in this home, with a single car garage with a door to the alfresco, a shipping container in the yard, and a large garden shed behind the pool for any extras!

Packed with added features this home also includes a 3.3kW solar system with 11 panels, a new heat pump hot water system, and a 1000L water storage tank to keep the grounds thriving.

Make no mistake, a home of this nature, set in such an idyllic setting is sure to attract a large volume of interest. We encourage our clients to secure their inspections with the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay.

Why you'll love where you live;

- A large 1012 sqm parcel of land to call your own, within easy reach of city conveniences.

- Located within an easy 15 minute drive to award winning restaurants and cellar doors of the Hunter Valley.

- 10 minutes to the city of Cessnock with shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, recreational facilities and so much more.

- A short 8 minute drive to Kurri Kurri, for all your everyday needs.

- 15 minutes away from the M15 freeway connecting you to Newcastle CBD, beaches and the shores of Lake Macquarie with ease.

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Disclaimer:

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.

Listing description written by Michael Kirwan, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Living Areas: 2
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Shed
  • Toilets: 1
  • Water Tank
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