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NSW › Chisholm › Pondsitter St

18 Pondsitter St, Chisholm NSW 2322

House

$1,050,000

Last sold

20 Feb 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

514.3 m²

Land

225 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,050,000 (20 Feb 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Chisholm (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,687/m² of land (n=147). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned General Residential (R1) under the Maitland 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

$1,050,000

20 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Chisholm (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,687/m² of land (n=147). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Chisholm at a glance

7,072

People

$1,050,000

Median sale

$966/wk

Median rent

4.78%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 100 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Chisholm report →

Vs Chisholm

0.0%

Median sale

Suburb $1,050,000

0.00 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.78%

Suburb median $1,050,000 from 100 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

General Residential

R1

Jurisdiction

Maitland

Maitland, 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: 173869248

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$1,050,00020 Feb 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 Jan 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 Jan 2026

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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 514 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 $966/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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 514 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 514 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

    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

Chisholm in one glance

Chisholm at a glance

7,072

People

$1,050,000

Median sale

$966/wk

Median rent

4.78%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 100 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Chisholm report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

A BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED FAMILY HOME DESIGNED FOR EASY LIVING!

Property Highlights:

- A beautifully presented McDonald Jones built home, set in a highly sought after Waterford Estate location

- ActronAir 2 zone ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans and a Regency fireplace

Read the full description

- A 7.7kW solar system, instantaneous gas hot water and a water tank

- Stylish hybrid and premium carpet flooring, plantation shutters and LED downlights

- Large open plan living and dining area, a media room, plus a versatile sunroom

- Gourmet kitchen boasting 40mm Caesarstone benchtops, a kitchen island with a breakfast bar, soft close cabinetry, a stained glass splashback, gas cooking and high end Fisher & Paykel appliances

- Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, the main with a twin walk-in robe and sliding door access to the sunroom

- An ensuite and family bathroom, both including showers with recesses and vanities with 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a built-in bathtub to the main and a separate WC to the ensuite

- Enclosed sunroom, plus a fully fenced grassed yard with stunning landscaped gardens

- Attached double car garage with internal access to the home

Outgoings:

Council Rates: $2,650.99 approx. per annum

Water Rates: $858.33 approx. per annum

Rental Returns: $770 approx. per week

Built by McDonald Jones, this beautifully presented family home combines a brick and Colorbond roof construction with a True Core Steel frame to deliver comfort, durability and modern style. Set directly beside a lovely playground, this home offers an ideal setting for young families seeking space to grow in a highly regarded estate.

Life in Chisholm is all about ease, and this address delivers it in spades. Local schools, including St Bede's Catholic College and St Aloysius Catholic Primary, are close at hand, with the upcoming shopping village set to add another layer of day to day convenience. Green Hills Shopping Centre is just minutes away for larger shopping trips, while weekends can easily take you from vineyard lunches in the Hunter Valley to a coastal escape in Newcastle.

Arriving at the home, you'll be greeted with landscaped gardens and a lush grassed front lawn, complemented by an attached double garage with internal access. Stepping inside, a calm and polished atmosphere is immediately felt, with stylish hybrid flooring, premium carpet, plantation shutters and LED downlights throughout. ActronAir two zone ducted air conditioning ensures year round comfort across the home.

The main bedroom offers a peaceful retreat, featuring a ceiling fan, twin walk-in robes and a glass sliding door with a security screen opening directly to the sunroom. The ensuite is thoughtfully appointed with a shower including a built-in recess, a floating twin vanity topped with 20mm Caesarstone and a separate WC.

Three additional bedrooms are each fitted with built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans, making them ideal for children, guests or a home office setup. The main bathroom continues the quality finishes with a built-in bath, a shower with a recess and a vanity topped with 20mm Caesarstone.

The kitchen is both functional and visually striking, showcasing 40mm Caesarstone benchtops, a large island bench with a breakfast bar, soft close cabinetry, a dual undermount sink, and a stained glass splashback. Fisher & Paykel appliances include an integrated microwave, a 900mm oven, a five burner gas cooktop and a rangehood, making this space perfect for daily living and entertaining alike.

The living and dining zone feels warm and inviting, enhanced by a Regency fireplace, a ceiling fan, a wall niche for the TV and a striking pendant light over the dining area. A separate media room sits just off this space, offering flexibility for movie nights or a quiet retreat.

Flowing from the home, the tiled sunroom provides a relaxed all season space to enjoy, with a ceiling fan and LED lighting, overlooking the fully fenced yard with a grassed lawn and beautifully presented landscaping.

Additional features include a 7.7kW solar system, instantaneous gas hot water and a water tank to keep the grounds looking great.

Homes offering this level of quality, comfort and family-friendly positioning are always in strong demand. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to arrange their inspections.

Why you'll love where you live;

- Walking distance to quality local schooling, including St Bede's Catholic College and St Aloysius Catholic Primary, plus the newly approved shopping plaza

- Located just 10 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 Levee riverside precinct

- 40 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 Jade Perryman, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
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