Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Metford › Wakehurst Cres
For sale
For sale
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
632.3 m²
Land
Districts View
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
Asking
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $600/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
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A neatly presented brick and tiled roof home ideal for first home buyers and investors alike
- Attached single garage plus drive through access to a double car garage at the rear
- Split system air conditioning to the living and one bedroom, plus ceiling fans
- Carpet and tile flooring, roller blinds and an appealing neutral paint palette
- Living and dining area with feature archways, LED downlights and a gas bayonet
- Spacious kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a tiled splashback and a freestanding Chef oven
- Three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes for convenient storage
- Three way designed bathroom with a built-in bathtub, a shower, a large vanity and a separate WC
- Large undercover timber deck overlooking the fully fenced grassed backyard with a dedicated fire pit area
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,700 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $851.37 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $650 - $670 approx. per week
Neatly presented and offering an appealing opportunity for first home buyers and investors alike, this brick and tiled roof residence delivers practical living, a generous outdoor entertaining area and excellent garaging, all within a convenient Metford location.
Metford offers a wonderfully connected base for everyday life, with Green Hills Shopping Centre only five minutes away for retail, dining and entertainment, and Maitland's CBD around 15 minutes from home. For those travelling further afield, Newcastle is also within comfortable reach, making its vibrant city centre and coastline an easy option for work, dining or a day by the beach.
A grassed front yard and established hedges create a welcoming arrival while providing added privacy. An attached single car garage is complemented by drive through access to a double car garage positioned at the rear, providing plenty of space for vehicles and storage.
Inside, the home is neatly presented with a neutral paint palette creating a fresh and versatile backdrop throughout. A combination of carpet and tile flooring adds practicality across the living spaces and bedrooms, while roller blinds complete the comfortable, easy care interior.
All three bedrooms are appointed with built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans with lights, with one bedroom also featuring Daikin split system air conditioning for additional comfort.
The bathroom offers a practical three way design comprising a built-in bathtub, a shower and a large vanity, along with a separate WC for extra functionality.
The kitchen is equipped with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar and a tiled splashback, with a Chef freestanding oven including a four burner electric cooktop completing the space.
Feature archways add character to the living and dining area, which is enhanced by LED downlights, a ceiling fan, LG split system air conditioning and a gas bayonet. A glass sliding door provides a seamless connection to the rear deck, extending the living space outdoors.
Ready for relaxed afternoons and entertaining family and friends, the large undercover timber deck overlooks the fully fenced backyard. A grassed lawn provides room to enjoy the outdoors, while a dedicated fire pit area creates an inviting spot to gather as the evening sets in.
Whether you are searching for a well presented first home or an investment opportunity in a convenient location, this Metford property delivers plenty of appeal inside and out. With a large amount of interest expected, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.