Maitland at a glance
2,169
People
$767,000
Median sale
$515/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Maitland › Ken Tubman Dr
$400,000
Last sold
11 May 2023
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
164.4 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$400,000
11 May 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Maitland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,382/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Maitland at a glance
2,169
People
$767,000
Median sale
$515/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Maitland
-47.8%
Median sale
Suburb $767,000
+3.21 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.49%
Suburb median $767,000 from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, NSW
Not detected
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 maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.7% of it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 2 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 166 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. 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 $515/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 166 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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?
KnownmediumThe listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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
Maitland at a glance
2,169
People
$767,000
Median sale
$515/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by River Realty MaitlandFor exclusive access to River Realty VIP properties please join http://bit.ly/RiverVIPs today, or SMS 'RiverVIPS' to 0428 166 755.
The Agent Loves
"This cosy two-bedroom has an abundance of potential for upgrades and it will provide one savvy buyer with an excellent opportunity to not only get into the market, but to take complete creative control in the exciting and rewarding process of maximising growth through considered updates."
The Location
This property is located within a short stroll to the bustling Maitland CBD, cafés, restaurants and a wide range of amenities. Maitland is also a central location for exploring all the Hunter Region has to offer, such as the wineries of Pokolbin and Lovedale, and the beaches of Newcastle.
Maitland CBD - 2 min (650m); Stockland Green Hills - 10 min (5.2km); Newcastle CBD - 43 min (34.4km).
The Style
This charming Maitland home consists of a two-bedroom weatherboard build with a lovely cottage facade, complimented with pine skirting at the front of the property, tipping its cap to the historic nature of Maitland. This home is primed for first homeowners or investors with a good eye for opportunity, and is ready for some simple updates to maximise your investment.
The Life
Living close to Maitland's CBD offers a unique lifestyle experience that combines the best of urban living with the tranquillity of a regional location. Take a morning stroll left or right out of the home and you'll find yourself at The Riverbank Levee.
You can soak in the morning sun at one of the many boutique cafés, before catching a train from Maitland station right into the heart of Newcastle.
Walking back to the residence, you'll notice that the exterior of the property is constructed with a timeless blend of weatherboard and Colorbond, made complete with a front veranda that is lined with timber lattice – it's the perfect spot to watch the world go by with a cup of tea or glass of wine in hand.
Through the front door, you are greeted by a traditional floor plan that values privacy, with two bedrooms located opposite each other at the front of the property. As you continue your way past the bedrooms, a cosy living room lies to your left and kitchen to the right.
The spacious design of the kitchen allows for shared meals and memories to be made, with ample opportunities for future updates or renovations thanks to the existing layout.
Past the kitchen, you'll find the tiled laundry and the main bathroom. There's a dedicated bathtub providing space to relax after a long day, while an open-facing shower, vanity and toilet complete the space.
At the rear of the residence, you'll be delighted to find a low-maintenance courtyard, bordered by established plants and a small area of lawn, saving countless hours of garden work on the weekends.
With its old-world charm and easy-care rear yard, 21 Ken Tubman Drive presents an excellent opportunity for first-home buyers with an eye for updates. And if you're after an easy investment to begin or add to your portfolio, the long-term tenant, central location, and low-maintenance design make for an outstanding opportunity.
SMS 21Ken to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.
Listing description written by Chad Buckley, River Realty Maitland — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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