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NSW › East Branxton › Durham Rd

20 Durham Rd, East Branxton NSW 2335

House

$590,000

Last sold

14 Aug 2023

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

536.9 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $590,000 (14 Aug 2023).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 537 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in East Branxton (last 5 years) with land size: median $881/m² of land (n=48). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 1 Sept 2026)

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?

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$590,000

14 Aug 2023 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in East Branxton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $881/m² of land (n=48). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

East Branxton at a glance

1,936

People

$830,000

Median sale

$641/wk

Median rent

4.02%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Branxton report →

Vs East Branxton

-28.9%

Median sale

Suburb $830,000

+1.63 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.02%

Suburb median $830,000 from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Cessnock

Cessnock, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 153850309

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 detected — official

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

Property history

  1. Sold$590,00014 Aug 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 July 2023
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 July 2023

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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 538 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $641/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

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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 538 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.

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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

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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 538 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

    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?

    Knownmedium

    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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    No DA adapter returned applications 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

East Branxton in one glance

East Branxton at a glance

1,936

People

$830,000

Median sale

$641/wk

Median rent

4.02%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Branxton report →

Keep researching

  • Why East Branxton? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in East Branxton →
  • Other records on Durham Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

SECURE YOUR HOME IN THE HUNTER!

Property Highlights:

- Contemporary home with spacious living area + open plan kitchen/dining.

- Large kitchen featuring quality appliances including brand new DeLonghi oven and Bosch dishwasher, gas cooking, 40mm benchtops + ample storage.

Read the full description

- 2 x split system air conditioners, tiled flooring, plus premium carpet in the bedrooms.

- Newly installed Merbau timber deck overlooking the low maintenance yard, with a dedicated fire pit area in place + irrigated veggie patch.

- Double garage with internal access, drive through access to the yard + a garden shed for any extras!

- 2007 build.

Outgoings

Council rates: $1,864 approx per annum

Rental Return: $650 approx. per week

For those seeking a contemporary home set in a semi-rural location, then look no further than this modern three bedroom residence, set in the lovely township of East Branxton. This ideally located suburb enjoys easy access to the world famous Hunter Valley Vineyards within 15 minutes, and with the Hunter Valley expressway only moments away, you'll be connected to Newcastle's city and pristine coastline with ease!

Arriving at the home, an appealing brick and Colorbond roof façade, coupled with beautifully presented gardens, offers plenty of curb appeal. Stepping inside the home, a tiled entrance, a neutral paint aesthetic, and an airy open floor plan continue to deliver a pleasing first impression.

Designed for relaxed family living, there is a spacious lounge room at the entrance to the home, enjoying views across the front and side yards via the large windows in place. Located nearby is the open plan kitchen/dining zone, with a split system air conditioner, ensuring you'll relax in comfort during all seasons.

Set at the heart of the home is the family kitchen, offering ample storage in the surrounding cabinetry, a tiled splashback, and 40mm benchtops, providing space for all your food preparation needs.

The home cook will be pleased to find quality appliances already in place, including a newly installed Bosch dishwasher, and a new DeLonghi oven with a four burner gas cooktop, ready to start creating your gourmet meals straight away!

There are three bedrooms located throughout the home, the master suite is privately set at the end of the hall, with a large walk-in robe, split system air conditioner, and a well appointed ensuite, completing this ideal parent's retreat.

The further two bedrooms both enjoy the convenience of built-in robes and enjoy the cosy feel of premium carpet underfoot. These rooms are serviced by the main family bathroom located along the hall which boasts a separate built-in bathtub, a spacious corner shower, and an extra large vanity.

Sliding doors in the living room provide a lovely connection to the outdoors, opening out to an impressive, newly installed Merbau timber deck, offering the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee, or kick back with your drink of choice at the end of the day.

The low maintenance 536.9 sqm parcel of land provides a lovely grassed backyard that wraps around the home, with a dedicated firepit area, citrus trees, and a veggie patch, ready for the family gardener to call their own.

Storage of your cars and big kids' toys will present no issue in this home, with an attached double garage complete with internal access, handy drive through access to the yard, and a garden shed for any extras!

This lovely home is ideal for those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle, whilst still enjoying easy access to the conveniences of city living, with world-class food and wine experiences just around the corner in the Hunter Valley to enjoy.

Modern homes set on low maintenance blocks such as these met the needs of first home buyers, investors and downsizers alike, with a large volume of interest expected. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to secure their viewing.

Why you'll love where you live;

- A short 15 minute drive to the Hunter Valley, boasting restaurants, cellar doors and world class events, right at your doorstep!

- Less than an hour's drive to Newcastle's city lights and pristine beaches.

- 30 minutes to Maitland's heritage CBD and revitalised riverside Levee precinct, offering all the services, retail and dining options you could need.

- Moments to the Hunter Valley expressway, connecting you to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the M1 Motorway with ease.

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Disclaimer:

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.

Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Ensuites: 1
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Toilets: 2
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