Toormina at a glance
6,220
People
$800,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Toormina › Sawtell Rd
$1,060,000
Last sold
9 July 2026
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
3,250 m²
Land
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
$1,060,000
9 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Toormina (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,008/m² of land (n=126). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Toormina at a glance
6,220
People
$800,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Toormina
+32.5%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
-0.83 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.41%
Suburb median $800,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour, 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 3,180 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 $525/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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 3,180 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 3,180 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 3,180 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
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
Toormina at a glance
6,220
People
$800,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Sawtell Real Estate CoAfter more than seven decades in the same family, 196 Sawtell Road, Toormina is finally being offered to the market.
Presenting an extraordinary opportunity to secure a substantial parcel of land in one of the area's most convenient locations. Set on an expansive 3,250m2 block, this property delivers a unique combination of privacy, space and lifestyle rarely found so close to town.
The four-bedroom residence remains in its original condition, providing the perfect blank canvas for its next chapter. Renovate and restore, reimagine the site with a brand-new build, or simply move in and enjoy the charm and character of a home that has been lovingly held for generations. With land of this size and position, the future possibilities are truly exciting.
One of the most captivating aspects of the property is its magnificent established gardens. Years of dedication have created a flourishing oasis that will immediately capture the attention of anyone with a green thumb.
From productive fruit trees to colourful flowering species and thriving vegetable beds, the grounds feel like your own private botanical retreat. Whether you need space for the kids to play, room for large shedding or simply wish to retain the beautiful garden in its entirety, the the potential here is undeniable.
Property highlights include:
• Generous 3,250m2 of land offering space rarely seen in such a convenient location.
• Four-bedroom home in original condition with renovation potential.
• Beautifully established gardens and ample lawned space for the kids to play.
• Productive fruit trees including bananas, mangoes, citrus, grape vines, pineapples and mulberry, including multiple vegetable patches and chicken coop, ideal for homegrown produce and those seeking more self-reliance.
• A vibrant collection of flowering plants including Orchids, Roses, Crepe Myrtles, Tibouchinas and Camellias just to name a few.
• Excellent privacy, elevated from the rear neighbours and adjoining a large council reserve with a peaceful native forest outlook.
• Only 2 minutes to Toormina Shopping Centre, schools and medical facilities.
• Just 6 minutes to Sawtell Village, famous for its cafes, restaurants and pristine beaches.
Offering the rare combination of space, privacy and convenience, this remarkable property feels like a hidden sanctuary while still being moments from everything you need. With room to create your dream lifestyle and gardens that have been decades in the making, 196 Sawtell Road is a once-in-a-generation opportunity not to be missed.
Please Note: Inspection for this property is by appointment only. Please phone or email to organise a viewing.
Land Size: 3,250 m2
Approximate Council Rates: $4,008 Per Annum
Building Construction: 1954
Zoning: R2
Listing description written by Barry France, Sawtell Real Estate Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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