Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Caves Beach › Caves Beach Rd
$1,885,000
Last sold
18 July 2024
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
661 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
$1,885,000
18 July 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Caves Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,207/m² of land (n=109). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Caves Beach
+19.3%
Median sale
Suburb $1,580,000
-0.41 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.52%
Suburb median $1,580,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 659 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 $766/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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 659 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 659 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 659 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
Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by SOLD Real EstateVery rarely, does a home come on the market in Caves Beach, with genuine knockout beach views, where the views are from the key living areas of the home, and where you see so much more than just blue ocean.
Here the entire upper level drinks in views of so much more, here you see breaking waves and wonderful white wash, set against golden sand, with beautiful headland and horizon views over Moon Island and beyond to Redhead Bluff and Port Stephens in the distance.
Even more rare in Caves Beach, are homes that are totally renovated, and offer contemporary, polished living from the front door to the backdoor, where everything has been attended to from the driveway to the roof and beyond to the backyard.
All the hard work has been done for you, so you can slide on in and immediately start weekending here, or you can escape Sydney and live here full time, living life like you're on holidays 24/7.
Either way, you won't beat the overall very broad appeal of this home, from its easy stroll to the Surf Club and Mylo's Cafe location, to its amazing waterviews, and its enticingly renovated interior and exterior ...
Here's what you're going to love:
• Boasting a commanding position at the top of a very well regarded, quiet cul-de-sac, set against a beautiful leafy backdrop, promising big beach views and fabulous privacy
• This home's elevated setting, takes full advantage of the panoramic North Easterly beach views, while still promising a lovely flat backyard, not side of the hill steepness
• The layout lets you spend your days up top, embracing the views and sliding between the front deck, through your choice of living and dining options, and the new kitchen
• While downstairs delivers stunning second living, with a great connection to the backyard, both spaces embracing more big beach and ocean vistas, even though you're downstairs
• The ground floor also accommodates the bedrooms and bathrooms wing, with none of the views unnecessarily wasted on bathrooms and bedrooms
• The oversized double garage is a very pleasant surprise, with so much more room than you'd guess from outside and easy internal access not far from the new kitchen up top
• We just can't say too much about the views, panoramic from up or down, enjoy ever-changing expansive vistas across sparkling water and savour spectacular sunrises and storms
• Upstairs features stunning open-plan living, thoughtfully renovated to capture the essence of modern living, with new fixtures and finishes throughout, and lovely different lounge and dining options.
• A brand spanking new custom designer kitchen, enjoys an outlook to everything, from the views, to your guests, promising a timeless elegance and refinery that is hard to find
• The generous island bench with its sublime curves, beckons family and guests to join you as you whip up a culinary delight, allowing you ample preparation and servery space
• Boasting sleek, modern cabinetry and stunning tapware, banks of soft close drawers feature, with a walk in style pantry adding the right amount of practical, as well as beautiful
• Recessed lighting complements the plentiful natural light that floods in through the large windows, perfectly highlighting the kitchen's clean sexy lines, and minimalist design.
• A practical layout with ample storage and preparation areas, along with easy access to the adjacent dining and living spaces, makes this kitchen as functional as it is beautiful.
• The living area is designed with dual spaces, allowing for a separate lounge and dining experience while maintaining the airy feel of an open layout.
• End to end generous windows and doors ensure the space is bathed in views, natural light, cool summer sea breezes and warm winter sun, enhancing the coastal ambiance of the home.
• Seamless new flooring leads the way through all the living spaces, offering both durability and a contemporary aesthetic that complements the home's beachside location.
• The ground floor living exudes contemporary elegance, with its soaring ceilings and its bright and airy open-concept design, it flows effortlessly to the outdoor living space.
• Skylights punctuate the ceiling, bathing the area in natural light and enhancing the room's spacious feel, while providing a glimpse of the clear blue sky above.
• Sliding glass doors open to a well manicured level lawn, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor experience ideal for entertaining or relaxation with a water view of the ocean horizon.
• The house boasts a brand new bathroom, featuring a sophisticated three-way design with a separate toilet and an additional stone tops vanity for added convenience and privacy.
• Modern finishes include a frameless glass shower and a sleek, wall-mounted vanity with ample storage, all complemented by tasteful tiling and recessed lighting.
• The intelligent layout maximizes space and function, offering a separate area for showering, a standalone bath, and separate toilet and vanity, ensuring easy living for families and guests
• The ground floor master suite is a spacious retreat, complete with a walk-in robe and a luxuriously appointed brand new very generous ensuite.
• The ensuite bathroom features contemporary finishes, including a frameless glass shower and modern vanity, emphasizing the suite's modern and clean aesthetic.
• Expansive windows in the bedroom flood the space with natural light, offering a serene view that enhances the peaceful ambiance of the master suite.
• Designed with comfort in mind, the master suite provides a private and sophisticated sanctuary within this beautiful home.
• The additional spacious bedrooms feature plush carpeting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, further enhanced by modern downlights for a bright and airy feel.
• Ducted air conditioning in each room ensures optimal comfort, while the large windows allow for ample natural light and provide serene views of the lush outdoor landscape.
• The home's north-east facing backyard is a sun-soaked haven, offering stunning ocean views that create a perfect backdrop for relaxation and outdoor activities.
• An expansive undercover area provides a versatile space for year-round entertaining, allowing for alfresco dining and leisure with the added benefit of ocean vistas.
• The wrap around backyard is complemented by a well-maintained lawn and garden, enhancing the home's broad appeal, providing a tranquil outdoor escape.
The location is sublime, with coastal walks through the National Park so close to home, explore all the way down to Catherine Hill Bay via Pinny Beach, or slip down to nearby puppy and kiddy friendly Spoon Rocks Beach.
Just as easily wander down to Caves Beach patrolled surf and sand and kick back and enjoy some live music and a beer on Sunday afternoons at the Surf Club, or magic coffee and breakfast or lunch at delicious Mylo's Cafe.
Or simply kick back at home, outdoors on your front deck or ground floor al fresco area, and enjoy listening to the birds, the gentle hum of the bees happily pollinating, and the rhythmic sounds of the ocean, and just forget city living and the frantic pace of life in the big smoke altogether, or at least until you have to go back.
A true retreat and a true treat, nestled in a super quiet cul-de-sac, in an extremely desirable, and very well regarded part of Caves Beach, you won't get nicer neighbours or a better, close to nature and beautiful beaches location, just an hour North of Sydney!
Promising so much already, with still more potential to explore, take your first step to better living today, and feel the difference and watch the stress levels just melt away!
Listing description written by Shanti Page, SOLD Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.