North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › North Rothbury › Emerton Rd
$850,000
Last sold
17 June 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
493 m²
Land
191 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
$850,000
17 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in North Rothbury (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,534/m² of land (n=143). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs North Rothbury
-6.1%
Median sale
Suburb $905,000
+0.28 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.36%
Suburb median $905,000 from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Cessnock
Cessnock, NSW
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.
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
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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 494 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 $759/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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 494 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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 494 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?
KnownmediumNo 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty highlights:
- A stylishly presented brick and Colorbond roof home with premium inclusions throughout
- Carrier split system air conditioning, a gas point and ceiling fans
- Tile and plush carpet flooring, LED downlights and vertical blinds
- Spacious open plan living and dining area, plus a separate media room
- Kitchen with 40mm benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a built-in pantry, gas cooking and quality appliances
- Four bedrooms, the main with a walk-in robe, three with mirrored built-ins
- A private ensuite plus a main bathroom with a shower, a built-in bath and a separate WC
- An elevated back porch with non-slip tiles overlooking the fully fenced, grassed backyard
- Attached double garage with internal access to the home
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,088 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $923.76 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $670 - $700 approx. per week
Designed for comfortable modern living, this brick and Colorbond roof residence delivers a well considered family layout paired with a highly convenient North Rothbury location, creating an excellent opportunity for families, first home buyers and investors seeking both lifestyle and practicality in one impressive package.
Positioned within easy reach of local shops, dining options and recreation spaces, this home enjoys the convenience of a Huntlee lifestyle while remaining well connected to the broader region via the nearby Hunter Expressway. Beyond day to day living, the Hunter Valley's renowned restaurants and cellar doors are less than 20 minutes away, perfect for relaxed weekends enjoying the region's acclaimed food and wine scene.
From the street, this home is introduced by a grassed front lawn and a covered front porch, while the attached double garage provides the practicality of internal access.
Inside, tile flooring combines with plush carpet, LED downlights and vertical blinds to create a warm and welcoming feel throughout.
The main bedroom includes a ceiling fan, a walk-in robe and an ensuite complete with a shower, a vanity and a toilet. The remaining three bedrooms are all fitted with ceiling fans and mirrored built-in robes, serviced by a family bathroom featuring a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a separate WC for added convenience.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen features 40mm benchtops, a large island bench with a breakfast bar and pendant lighting overhead, a tiled splashback and a built-in pantry. Quality appliances include a Chef oven, a four burner gas cooktop, an integrated rangehood and a Dishlex dishwasher, while the dual sink and generous preparation space make everyday living and entertaining easy.
The open plan living and dining zone forms a comfortable central gathering space, fitted with a matte black ceiling fan, Carrier split system air conditioning and a gas point for seasonal comfort. Positioned separately at the entrance of the home, the media room offers an additional living area complete with its own ceiling fan, creating the perfect retreat for movie nights or relaxed evenings away from the main living space.
A sliding glass door extends the living and dining area onto the elevated back porch, finished with non-slip tiles and overlooking the fully fenced grassed backyard, providing a lovely space to relax outdoors.
Combining a family friendly design with a highly convenient Huntlee location, this home is certain to attract a large amount of interest. We encourage buyers seeking comfort, convenience and lifestyle to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents to arrange their inspections without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Mere minutes from the local Huntlee shopping complex, the popular Huntlee Tavern, the local dog park, playgrounds and stunning parklands
- A 15 minute drive to the Hunter Valley, boasting restaurants, cellar doors and world class events, close to home
- A short drive to the Hunter Expressway, connecting you to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with ease
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 Chantel Roulston, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.