Fennell Bay at a glance
1,860
People
$805,500
Median sale
$661/wk
Median rent
4.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Fennell Bay › Margaret St
$750,500
Last sold
23 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
739.8 m²
Land
95 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
$750,500
23 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Fennell Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,119/m² of land (n=41). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Fennell Bay at a glance
1,860
People
$805,500
Median sale
$661/wk
Median rent
4.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Fennell Bay
-6.8%
Median sale
Suburb $805,500
+0.31 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.27%
Suburb median $805,500 from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $661/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.
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
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.”
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
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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Fennell Bay at a glance
1,860
People
$805,500
Median sale
$661/wk
Median rent
4.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A prime development or renovation project set within moments of the Lake!
- Spacious 739.8 sqm corner block, zoned R3 Medium Density Residential - providing plenty of opportunity for the astute buyer
- Existing original home, with a current tenancy in place
- Three spacious bedrooms and a living room with a decorative fireplace
- Kitchen featuring plenty of storage, 20mm benchtops, a dual sink, a freestanding Chef oven and space for a dining zone
- Bathroom with a shower/bath combination and a separate WC
- Large yard with established gardens and banana trees
- Gas hot water, and NBN fibre to the premises
Presenting an incredible opportunity in Fennell Bay, this classic fibro and tiled roof home sits on a generous 739.8sqm corner block, offering outstanding development potential or a rewarding project for keen renovators. With R3 Medium Density Residential zoning, this site lends itself to a variety of future possibilities, including the potential for up to three townhouses (subject to Council approval). Currently tenanted, it also provides an ideal holding income while plans take shape.
Just moments from the shimmering shores of Lake Macquarie, this location promises an easy lakeside lifestyle with foreshore walks and leafy reserves mere minutes away. Toronto's shopping, dining and essential services are just 5 minutes from home, while Warners Bay's vibrant café strip is a quick 15 minute drive. Newcastle's coastline can be reached in around 35 minutes, and the Hunter Valley vineyards are only a 45 minute drive, ensuring your weekends are always full of choice.
Stepping inside, this home immediately reveals its old world charm, with soaring ceilings, coved cornices and picture rails adding character throughout. The living room sits at the front and offers a decorative fireplace as a nostalgic focal point, creating a warm, homely feel.
The kitchen includes an eat-in dining area, 20mm benchtops, generous storage, a dual sink and a freestanding Chef oven with a stovetop and a range hood overhead. A handy rear door leads straight outside, ideal for easy access to the backyard.
All three bedrooms are comfortably sized and carpeted, offering a blank canvas for renovation or redesign depending on your long term vision. The bathroom includes a built-in bath and shower combination, a shaver cabinet and a separate WC for everyday practicality.
Outdoors, the spacious yard includes established gardens and mature banana trees, offering endless scope, whether you're considering development, planning a future extension (subject to Council approval), or simply wanting ample green space to enjoy.
Added features include gas hot water and NBN fibre to the premises, offering additional convenience.
An opportunity of this calibre, combining generous zoning, a sizable corner block and unbeatable proximity to Lake Macquarie, is bound to attract a large volume of interest. Whether you're looking to develop or transform the current home, this property offers exceptional potential in a convenient lakeside suburb. 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;
- Set within moments of the sparkling shores of Lake Macquarie
- 5 minutes to Toronto, with a range of services, dining options and recreational spaces
- A 15 minute drive to Warners Bay with shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy
- 10 minutes to Speers Point Park with cafes, a playground, and lakeside walking tracks to explore
- 35 minutes from Newcastle's city and beaches
- 45 minutes to the sights and 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 Troy Graham, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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