West Kempsey at a glance
5,160
People
$500,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
4.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › West Kempsey › Short St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,766 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Kempsey (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $696/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
West Kempsey at a glance
5,160
People
$500,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
4.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Kempsey
Kempsey, NSW
Not detected
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 2 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 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 1,772 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 $472/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 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 1,772 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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 1,772 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 1,772 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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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
West Kempsey at a glance
5,160
People
$500,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
4.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Kelly Flanagan Real EstateA truly special space for someone to love!
This is one of the most amazing properties I've ever seen in town – you really wouldn't think you are in town but rather out on your own small acreage sanctuary.
This is a wonderful fairytale oasis only 3 blocks from shopping in West Kempsey or a 5 minute walk to the hospital.
However, it's not just the enchanting block with its stone walls and arched bridge over the trickling water way or its gorgeous trees filtering the sunlight down to the lush green lawns….its also the amazing house.
This is one home that will definitely stand the test of time and outshine most others…this original home was built the good old fashioned way – a true craftsmen built this home! The brickies, the concreters, the carpenters, the tilers and the landscapers were all individually selected by the owner to build this 'one-off', 'unique' home. All care and proper timing went into the building of this home – there was no rush, there were no short cuts. As well as strength and soundness the home is stylish and boasts top quality fittings, finishes and features.
- Picturesque 1,766sqm (approx. ½ acre) block.
- Upstairs living but with the option to convert the very large double garage underneath into another living room/or studio (perhaps even a work-from-home office).
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining, lounge room upstairs.
- Large king size main bedroom with walk-in robe and en-suite.
- Built-in robes to other bedrooms.
- Exquisite 6' Grey Ironbark polished timber floors.
- Stylish kitchen: dishwasher, gas stove/electric oven, stainless steel range hood.
- Very smart and spacious main bathroom: claw foot bath, large shower,
- Stunning timber windows offering delightfully green garden views into the home.
- Reverse cycle air conditioning, stainless steel ceiling fans.
- Double lock-up garage/workshop + double carport.
- A good level section of yard fenced for dogs/kids + an undulating fringe providing a wonderful private sanctuary from the surrounding suburban landscape.
- Solar hot water.
- Stainless steel veranda balustrading.
- Timber blinds.
If you want a quality home close to town with space, privacy and stunning scenery around you then call us any day, anytime!
Listing description written by Kelly Flanagan, Kelly Flanagan Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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