Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$955,000
Last sold
26 Sept 2024
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
743.25 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
$955,000
26 Sept 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kotara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,478/m² of land (n=107). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kotara
-10.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,062,500
+0.45 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.02%
Suburb median $1,062,500 from 24 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 $821/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
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Presence Real EstateAuction Location: 2/16 Telford Street, Newcastle East & Live via Buy.Realtair.com
You'll find the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern updates in this delightful weatherboard home. Located just 1200m from Westfield's shopping and rooftop dining, and equally close to the city bypass, this home offers both convenience and character in one attractive package. Sitting on a generous 743.25sqm block, it comes with DA and CC approval to add a duplex at the rear, while keeping the existing home and giving you a fantastic opportunity to maximise your investment.
Step inside, and you'll be greeted by leadlight windows, ornate ceilings, and warm timber floors that add undeniable charm to this two-bedroom gem. The open plan living, dining, and kitchen areas are perfect for modern living, while a north-facing sunroom offers a pleasant view over Kotara Park playground. Both the kitchen and two bathrooms have been stylishly updated, and the covered deck at the rear provides a private spot for alfresco dining and entertaining.
With direct access to Glover Park from your backyard, you can easily stroll to nearby Joslin Street shops and cafes. Living here means being close to everything Kotara has to offer, from excellent shopping at Westfield and the Homemaker Centre to a vibrant rooftop dining scene and an Events cinema. Plus, with sought-after schools, Kotara Station, and the city bypass just moments away, you're perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of the area.
− DA approved plans by ELK Designs to add 2 extra 3 bed, 2 bath, single garage dwellings to the existing home
− Weatherboard and tiled roof home on north facing 743.25sqm block
− Free-flowing lounge and dining with a/c and sunroom/study overlooking park
− Modern island kitchen, stone benches, electric cooktop, wall oven, dishwasher
− Two classically proportioned bedrooms, main with bay window
− Contemporary new bathroom, frameless glass shower, in wall w/c, brushed brass tapware
− Second bathroom/laundry combo with shower over bathtub
− Private and protected rear deck for alfresco entertaining
− Tandem off-street driveway parking for two cars
− Zoned Kotara South Public and Kotara High, St James Primary and St Pius X
− 6.3km – Newcastle Interchange, 6.6km – Merewether Beach
− Approximate return of $650 to $700 per week while construction is in place
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,296.28 approx per annum
*Agent declares interest
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Disclaimer:
All information provided by Presence Real Estate in the promotion of a property for either sale or lease has been gathered from various third-party sources that we believe to be reliable. However, Presence Real Estate cannot guarantee its accuracy, and we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements in the information provided. Prospective purchasers and renters are advised to carry out their own investigations and rely on their own inquiries. All images, measurements, diagrams, renderings and data are indicative and for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. The information provided by Presence Real Estate is general in nature and does not take into account the individual circumstances of the person or persons objective financial situation or needs.
Listing description written by Dale Slater, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.