North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › North Rothbury › Newsham St
$810,000
Last sold
21 Aug 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
612 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
$810,000
21 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in North Rothbury (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,534/m² of land (n=143). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs North Rothbury
-10.5%
Median sale
Suburb $905,000
+0.51 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.36%
Suburb median $905,000 from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Cessnock
Cessnock, 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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 614 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 $759/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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 614 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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 614 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 614 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
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Century 21 NovocastrianThis beautifully presented four-bedroom home offers a relaxed, low-maintenance lifestyle with all the comforts of modern living. Thoughtfully designed with an open-plan layout and family-focused spaces, it's ideal for those stepping into the market or savvy investors seeking a reliable rental performer.
* Open-plan tiled family and dining area, filled with natural light
* Stylish kitchen with a large island bench, perfect for casual dining and entertaining
* Separate home theatre – a great retreat for movie nights or a kids' playroom
* Master bedroom features a walk-in robe and private ensuite
* Three additional bedrooms, all with built-in robes
* Covered alfresco area overlooks a spacious, secure yard – perfect for kids and pets
* Reverse-cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort
* Double garage with internal access and great storage
* Approx. 8 years old with a strong rental history and appealing modern finishes
Set in a quiet, family-friendly pocket close to parklands, shops, and everyday conveniences, this home offers an effortless lifestyle with exceptional versatility. Whether you're buying your first home, upsizing for family needs, or adding to your investment portfolio, this property ticks all the boxes.
A fantastic blend of comfort, location, and proven rental return, this one's a standout in both livability and long-term value.
Zoning: R1 General Residential
Land Area: 612sqm approx
Council: Cessnock Council
Land Rates: $2108pa approx
Water Rates: $965pa approx
'PREVIEW'
This means the property has just been listed and is in the first weeks of marketing. If you inspect the home, you will be amongst the first buyers to view the property. The sellers have not yet formally set a price for the property as they want to obtain feedback from the market prior to promoting a price. Century 21 will provide you with information on recently sold properties in the area whilst the property is being promoted for sale by Preview. You can definitely buy a property during the 'Preview' promotion, there is no barrier to making an offer to purchase the property. The seller can accept an offer at any time.
We have obtained all information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. Photos maybe digitally edited and include virtual furniture.
Listing description written by Robert Russell, Century 21 Novocastrian — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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