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NSW › Katoomba › York St

18 York St, Katoomba NSW 2780

House

$845,000

Last sold

20 Mar 2026

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

0

Car spaces

626 m²

Land

86 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 $845,000 (20 Mar 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 626 m² against a 86 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.
  • FactZoned General Industrial (E4) under the Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 1 Sept 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

$845,000

20 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Katoomba at a glance

8,487

People

$915,000

Median sale

$539/wk

Median rent

3.06%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Katoomba report →

Vs Katoomba

-7.7%

Median sale

Suburb $915,000

+0.26 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.06%

Suburb median $915,000 from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015

Zone

General Industrial

E4

Jurisdiction

Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains, 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: 101590242

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$845,00020 Mar 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted7 Mar 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted7 Mar 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 Industrial · E4 (Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015). Official parcel area about 612 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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 $539/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.

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

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.”

Read more

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

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 Industrial · E4 (Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015). Official parcel area about 612 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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 612 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

Katoomba in one glance

Katoomba at a glance

8,487

People

$915,000

Median sale

$539/wk

Median rent

3.06%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Katoomba report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Purcell Property Blue Mountains

Comfortable Family Living in a Quiet South Katoomba Setting

Positioned in a quiet, leafy and private pocket of South Katoomba, this well-maintained home offers a comfortable lifestyle in a peaceful setting just 700 metres from Katoomba Train Station and the vibrant town centre. With a practical layout designed for easy living, the property presents an excellent opportunity for first-home buyers, investors, or those seeking a relaxed Blue Mountains lifestyle close to nature. One of the home's most appealing features is its privacy, with calming views of surrounding greenery enjoyed from every window, creating a tranquil and secluded atmosphere.

The home features a light-filled open-plan layout that seamlessly connects the lounge, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a welcoming space for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen includes a compact dishwasher and overlooks the living space, while a slow combustion fireplace provides warmth and ambience during the cooler months. Carpet throughout enhances the cosy feel of the interiors, and ceiling fans ensure year-round comfort.

The home offers three comfortable bedrooms, two of which feature built-in wardrobes for added convenience. The bathroom is well configured for family living and includes a separate toilet. Additional improvements include updated electrical work and new underfloor insulation, while a Bosch washer and heat pump dryer are also included. Beneath the home there is a generous amount of storage space, offering practical room for tools, equipment, or additional household storage.

Read the full description

Outdoor living is well catered for with a north-facing entertainment balcony that captures natural sunlight and provides an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining guests. A second balcony at the front of the home, along with a covered entertaining area at the rear, offers multiple outdoor spaces to enjoy. Surrounded by established, low-maintenance native gardens and greenery at every outlook, the home enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently close to the natural attractions, village amenities, and lifestyle offerings of Katoomba.

Summary of Features:

- Three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes

- Light-filled open-plan living, dining, and kitchen layout

- Kitchen with compact dishwasher overlooking the living space

- Slow combustion fireplace and ceiling fans for year-round comfort

- Private setting with calming leafy outlooks from every window

- North-facing entertainment balcony plus additional front balcony and rear covered entertaining area

- Updated electrical work, new underfloor insulation, and Bosch washer and heat pump dryer included

- Approximately 700m to Katoomba Train Station and the town centre

Listing description written by Tom Pinney, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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