Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Thornton › Somerset Dr
$990,000
Last sold
19 Dec 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
913.5 m²
Land
214 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
$990,000
19 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,303/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Thornton
+11.2%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
-0.42 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.11%
Suburb median $890,000 from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 1 Sept 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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 916 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 $703/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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 916 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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 916 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 916 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
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A spacious family home offering luxurious inclusions inside and out!
- Sparkling inground pool framed by landscaped gardens, plus an outdoor spa
- Daikin ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans and an approx. 8kW solar system
- Newly updated floating floors, plantation shutters, plush carpet and a freshly painted interior
- A spacious living room, plus a dining room with direct alfresco access
- Updated kitchen boasting 20mm stone benchtops, a breakfast bar, a stone splashback, gas cooking and quality appliances
- Four bedrooms, all with built-in robes for convenient storage
- Stylishly updated main bathroom and ensuite, both including floor to ceiling tiles, floating vanities with 40mm timber countertops, and showers with built-in recesses, plus a freestanding bath to the main
- Generous covered alfresco area with a timber deck, LED downlights, a gas bayonet, power access and outdoor roller blinds
- Large backyard with a grassed lawn, landscaped gardens, a firepit area, an outdoor shower and a water storage tank
- Attached double garage, a carport, plus a garden shed in the yard
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $3,228 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $858.33 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $780 approx. per week
Set on a spacious 913.5 sqm block in the well established suburb of Thornton, this impressive brick and tiled roof home brings modern updates, generous outdoor living and a sparkling pool together in one inviting package. Fresh, stylish and ready for its next chapter, this home offers relaxed comfort with plenty of room for family enjoyment.
Positioned for everyday convenience, this address keeps life running smoothly. Local schooling, shops and parklands are all moments away, while Green Hills Shopping Centre sits just a short drive for retail, dining and entertainment. With Newcastle's coastline and the Hunter Valley vineyards around 35 minutes in either direction, weekend plans are always easy to make.
A grassed front yard framed by established gardens provides a warm welcome, with an attached double garage and an additional carport offering excellent parking options.
Stepping inside, the freshly painted interior feels light and refreshed, enhanced by newly updated floating floors, soft carpet in the bedrooms and plantation shutters. Daikin ducted air conditioning ensures year round comfort as you move throughout the home.
The main bedroom sits privately at the entrance, finished with a ceiling fan, a built-in wardrobe and its own stylishly updated ensuite. Floor to ceiling tiles, a timber floating vanity with an above mount basin and soft close cabinetry, plus a shower with a rain showerhead, and a recess create a beautifully updated retreat.
Three additional bedrooms each include built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans with lights, serviced by a beautifully renovated main bathroom. Here, floor to ceiling tiles, a walk-in shower with a rain showerhead, a freestanding bath, an LED mirror, and a 40mm timber topped vanity deliver a fresh contemporary feel.
The living room is positioned toward the front of the home, offering a comfortable space to unwind, complete with a ceiling fan and plenty of natural light.
The newly updated kitchen forms a functional and attractive workspace, appointed with 20mm stone benchtops, a breakfast bar, an industrial style tap over a modern sink, a stone splashback, an LG dishwasher, a Westinghouse oven, a 4 burner gas cooktop, a rangehood and a built-in pantry. The dining area sits opposite, complete with a ceiling fan and sliding door access to the alfresco.
The undercover alfresco is designed for year round relaxation and entertaining, featuring LED lighting, timber decking, power outlets, outdoor roller blinds, a gas bayonet and your own outdoor spa.
Beyond this sits the sparkling inground pool, surrounded by a grassed lawn, established gardens and a cabana, delivering the ideal spot to relax through the warmer months. The backyard continues to impress with landscaped gardens, an outdoor shower, a firepit area and a garden shed, along with plenty of lawn for kids and pets to play.
Additional extras include an approx. 8kW solar system for your sustainable living and a water tank to keep the gardens looking great.
Thoughtfully refreshed and ready to enjoy, this home pairs stylish finishes with resort style outdoor extras, offering a lifestyle families will love. With a large amount of interest expected, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short drive to local shopping, schooling and train station
- Located just 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 20 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle, or 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 Mikhaela Enright, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.