Islington at a glance
2,320
People
$1,037,500
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$2,010,000
Last sold
2 Dec 2023
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
512 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
$2,010,000
2 Dec 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Islington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,958/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Islington at a glance
2,320
People
$1,037,500
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Islington
+93.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,037,500
-1.66 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.43%
Suburb median $1,037,500 from 28 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 $685/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
Islington at a glance
2,320
People
$1,037,500
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts NewcastleTo register to bid or watch this Auction please follow this link: https://auctionnow.com.au/properties/78894
'Fernhouse' is a majestic freestanding terrace flaunting a beautiful fusion of Victorian grandeur and modern design. Tall ornate ceilings, 6-inch kauri floors, two working fireplaces and of course classic lacework verandahs are gifts of the early 1900s, while crisp décor and sublime styling evoke a modern Australian coastal vibe. This is a hidden treasure that offers a sense of sanctuary away from its vibrant inner-city surrounds.
A striking custom kitchen by Nadin West is a real eye-catcher with its recycled timber joinery, Belling range and marble benchtops. French doors open to a private garden and alfresco with verdant grapevines providing shade. There's a real Mediterranean flavour in this part of the home. This sophisticated mix of styles converge to create a simply stunning inner-city property with 'wow' factor at every turn. Completed by secure gated entry into multi-vehicle off-street parking and finished with one-bedroom self-contained accommodation that's perfect as an Airbnb, the cherry on top is the B4 mixed use zoning, which allows you to run a business from here.
From its timeless street appeal to its ultra-convenient location, this quintessential terrace promises a first-class lifestyle. On the doorstep is Beaumont Street's foodie hub, Islington's eclectic vintage and retro stores, and Hamilton Station offering a quick commute to the transport interchange or a fuss-free trip to Sydney. Newcastle's iconic harbour and its beautiful surf beaches can be reached in under 10 minutes.
- Beautifully renovated and extended dual level terrace on impressive 474sqm block
- Electric gated entry into wide driveway and oversized double garage and workshop
- Fourth bedroom on ground floor offers flexibility as a study or extra living space
- Separate lounge and dining rooms with rumpus upstairs
- Master bedroom with spa ensuite, walk-in robe and access to front verandah
- Two additional bedrooms anchor a toy room and open to rear verandah
- Air-conditioning, winter fire, three-phase power, and rooftop solar panels
- Self-contained accommodation above garage ideal as Airbnb or private let
- B4 Mixed Use zoning allows a mix of commercial/residential options (STCA)
- Stroll or ride your bike to the harbour and Honeysuckle
- 4km to Newcastle Grammar school, 7km to University of Newcastle
* This information has been prepared to assist solely in the
Listing description written by Joel Soldado, Harcourts Newcastle — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.