Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Katoomba › Letitia St
$1,015,000
Last sold
1 Oct 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
676 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
$1,015,000
1 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Katoomba
+10.9%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
-0.30 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.06%
Suburb median $915,000 from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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
NSWPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $539/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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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 (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Purcell Property Blue MountainsSet on a quiet, family-friendly street in the heart of the Blue Mountains, this beautifully presented four-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and sustainability. Recently updated with a focus on energy efficiency and passive solar design, the property provides a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by established garden beds, productive fruit trees, and a welcoming community, just a short drive to Katoomba and local amenities.
Step inside to discover light-filled interiors with generously proportioned living and dining areas. The stylish kitchen is appointed with an Electrolux induction cooktop, a Bosch oven, and ample cupboard space. The recently renovated living room, featuring double-glazed doors and windows and a cosy woodfire burner, opens to an outdoor entertaining area with merbau decking, perfect for hosting gatherings or relaxing in the fresh mountain air.
Accommodation includes four spacious bedrooms and two original bathrooms, comfortably catering to family living. Energy-efficient upgrades include a 5kW solar panel system, iStore heat pump hot water, and Earthwool R4.0 ceiling insulation. The recently updated single garage offers a flexible layout with large glass doors opening to the garden, perfect for use as a workshop or creative studio. Additional features include an internal laundry, ample storage, and a powered studio, ideal for artistic pursuits, a teenage retreat, or a functional home office.
Outdoors, the established edible garden is a true highlight. Offering a range of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum, citrus, mulberry), raspberry beds, red currants, rhubarb, and herbs. A 5000L water tank supports sustainable gardening, while a charming chook shed, cool-climate plantings, flowering climbers, and a fruiting kiwi vine add to the appeal. This productive sanctuary provides both beauty and functionality across every season.
Summary of Features:
- 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 original bathrooms, ideal for family living
- Modern kitchen with Electrolux induction cooktop and new Bosch oven
- 5kW solar panel system and iStore heat pump hot water for energy efficiency
- Ducted gas heating and wood fire burner ensuring year-round comfort
- Earthwool R4.0 insulation and passive solar design for year-round comfort
- Single garage, workshop, and powered studio for creative or home office use
- Established edible garden with fruit trees, berries, herbs
- 5000L water tank, chook shed, and lush landscaping in a quiet location
Listing description written by Joanne Larkin, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.