Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Sawtell › Royal Palm Dr
$1,400,000
Last sold
7 Mar 2025
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
825 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
$1,400,000
7 Mar 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Sawtell (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,669/m² of land (n=67). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Sawtell
+12.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,250,000
-0.27 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.48%
Suburb median $1,250,000 from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data temporarily unavailable
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
NSWZoning is not available (source_error). 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 (source_error). 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 $596/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
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
UnknownZoning is not available (source_error).
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 (source_error). 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
Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Sawtell Real Estate CoPositioned on a large, elevated corner block, this magnificent master-built home offers dual street frontage and combines wonderfully established gardens with timeless period style design elements to offer an exceptionally unique home.
Internally, the period style theme continues, offering many attractive features such as high ceilings, marble tiled entry, lead light windows and ornate cornice/ceiling roses. The stunning timber kitchen is very spacious, boasting ample storage cabinetry, numerous power outlets and plenty of bench space, while offering connection to the dining area and living area via its open plan design. Polished hardwood flooring features in this whole area.
The covered outdoor entertainment deck is located just off this space, offering great connection between the indoor and outdoor living zones of the home. The outdoor deck is spacious, with room to host larger gatherings with friends and family and a feature spa is built into the deck. The Northern yard is easy to maintain with established garden beds.
The upper level consists of a huge Master bedroom offering the perfect parents retreat. An abundance of windows provides views and natural light/airflow, all year round. A large walk-in wardrobe and additional wardrobes provide plenty of storage, while the spacious ensuite bathroom offers a large spa bath, double shower, and double basin vanity. A private Juliet balcony adds the finishing touch to the top floor.
The remaining 3 bedrooms are all spacious, with large built-in wardrobes and quality carpet. There are two bathrooms servicing the additional bedrooms located at either end of the home for convenience. The laundry is much larger than most, offering an entire wall of storage cupboards.
A large office / study with external access boasts views overlooking Bongil, Bongil National Park and the Mountains. This room serves as a convenient home office or could be utilised as a large 5th bedroom. It is adjoined by an additional single car garage which could be easily converted into more living space if desired.
It's important to mention that the floorplan could also allow for the home to be split into two distinct areas to suit a shared living arrangement, with the rear of the home having potential to be configured into a self-contained space for a live-in family member if desired.
There is no shortage of garage space for this property, offering a very generous 4 bay garage accessed via Sabal Drive, with a large workshop/storage area. A rumpus room lies just off the garage on the lower level, which is serviced by a small bathroom. There is also a covered parking space adjoining the garage on the western side of the home for a caravan or larger boat storage.
Overall, this home offers wonderful character and a generous floorplan with an abundance of living space to suit any size family, all while positioned in a very highly regarded, family friendly pocket of Sawtell.
Key Features:
- Brand New 6.6kw Solar System
- Positioned on a large corner block with beautiful established gardens.
- Timeless period style design elements and character
- North facing, open plan living/kitchen/dining area.
- Solar Hot Water, Air Conditioning throughout (split system).
- Bore water pump
- Mountain and Forest views offer peaceful outlook.
- Spacious Master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe, private balcony and large ensuite bathroom.
- Beautiful timber kitchen with polished timber floorboards.
- Generous sized additional bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes.
- Multiple internal living zones to accommodate large families.
- Designated office which can be another living zone/bedroom.
- Oversized garage will accommodate 4 cars plus large work shop area.
- Large, covered outdoor entertainment deck with spa.
- Only 4 minutes' drive from Sawtell Village, Cafes, Beaches.
- Close drive to Bonville Boat ramp/estuaries and close walking distance to Bongil, Bongil National Park.
- Close to multiple local schools, pre-schools, and day care centres.
Council Rates: $3,281 Per Annum
Land Size: 825m2
Zoning: R2 Low Density Residential
Listing description written by Barry France, Sawtell Real Estate Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.