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2 Wards Way, Salamander Bay NSW 2317

House

$1,200,000

Last sold

20 Sept 2024

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

696 m²

Land

187 m²

Building

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,200,000 (20 Sept 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Salamander Bay (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,781/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

$1,200,000

20 Sept 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Salamander Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,781/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Salamander Bay at a glance

4,903

People

$1,147,500

Median sale

$700/wk

Median rent

3.17%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Salamander Bay report →

Vs Salamander Bay

+4.6%

Median sale

Suburb $1,147,500

-0.14 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.17%

Suburb median $1,147,500 from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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 retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,200,00020 Sept 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted20 July 2024

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?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $700/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • 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?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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

    Development applications have not been queried 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

Salamander Bay in one glance

Salamander Bay at a glance

4,903

People

$1,147,500

Median sale

$700/wk

Median rent

3.17%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Salamander Bay report →

Keep researching

  • Why Salamander Bay? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Salamander Bay →
  • Other records on Wards Way →

Listing material

Listed by PRD Port Stephens

CHARMING COTTAGE ONLY METRES TO THE WATER

Just 100 meters from the water's edge, this delightful 3-bedroom cottage is nestled on a spacious 696m² flat lot in the highly sought-after pocket near Foreshore Beach. Offering both comfort and style, this home is perfect for those seeking a tranquil coastal lifestyle.

Inside, the cottage features three cozy bedrooms, including a main bedroom with an ensuite, providing a private retreat for the homeowner. Each bedroom is designed with comfort in mind, ensuring restful nights and peaceful mornings.

The heart of the home is the kitchen, a true culinary delight, equipped with 90cm SMEG gas cooktop and ample counter space, perfect for those who love to cook and entertain.

Read the full description

The living areas are equally inviting, with a warm and cozy ambiance that makes you feel right at home, thanks to its internal fireplace. Large windows throughout the house allow natural light to flood the space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The open-plan design of the living and dining areas ensures a seamless flow, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining guests. For added convenience, a stylish powder room is perfectly situated, offering practicality and elegance.

Step outside to discover the private balcony overlooking the beautifully maintained grassy front and back yards. These expansive outdoor spaces provide ample room for children to play, pets to roam, or for hosting memorable gatherings with family and friends.

With its proximity to the water and level block, the possibilities are endless.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own your slice of coastal paradise. Embrace the seaside lifestyle you've always dreamed of!

Please contact Kalum Wright on 0422 142 817 to arrange your own private appointment.

Disclaimer:

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Listing description written by Kalum Wright, PRD Port Stephens — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Ensuites: 1
  • Toilets: 3
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