Freshwater at a glance
9,591
People
$3,685,000
Median sale
$871/wk
Median rent
1.23%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Freshwater › Mcdonald St
$3,825,000
Last sold
5 Apr 2025
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
595 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
$3,825,000
5 Apr 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Freshwater (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $7,709/m² of land (n=22). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Freshwater at a glance
9,591
People
$3,685,000
Median sale
$871/wk
Median rent
1.23%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Freshwater
+3.8%
Median sale
Suburb $3,685,000
-0.05 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.23%
Suburb median $3,685,000 from 10 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 $871/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
Freshwater at a glance
9,591
People
$3,685,000
Median sale
$871/wk
Median rent
1.23%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by CunninghamsFIND. First time ever offered to the market in over 50 years, original residence on an incredible site. This spacious, single-level brick home presents an exceptional opportunity, commanding hilltop position on a generous 595 sqm approx. parcel in a tucked-away, family-oriented enclave of Freshwater. Offering the best of both worlds, it combines easy access to Freshwater's vibrant village and beautiful beach, all while enjoying the benefits of being hushed away in a peaceful street.
LOVE. The light-filled floorplan boasts a spacious living area, dining/family room, and two generous bedrooms with stunning ocean and district views. Immaculately maintained, you can move in now and enjoy the home while you envision its next chapter, whether that's a stylish renovation, an upper-level addition to capture enhanced views, or a complete rebuild (STCA). Be inspired by the expansive views, ocean breeze and explore the endless potential.
-With an east-facing aspect to the front, the interiors are injected with natural light from first thing in the morning.
- This slightly elevated street offers stunning district and ocean views, and offers potential to enhance these views if building up a level (STCA).
- The lounge room is generously proportioned and features a fireplace, extending into a dining/family room that overlooks the backyard.
- Two spacious bedrooms will comfortably accommodate king-sized beds, and each offer ocean and district views.
- High ceilings, polished timber floorboards.
- Private west-facing backyard with near-level lawns.
- Sunny outdoor living on near-level front lawns.
-15m frontage
- Two lock-up garages and a large storage room/workshop are accessed from the backyard, whilst additional parking space is available on the driveway.
LIVE. This peaceful corner of Freshwater offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle, while still providing easy access to a wealth of lifestyle amenities. A short stroll takes you to local shops on Harbord Road for your everyday needs, while Harbord Public School, Warringah Mall, and Freshwater Beach are just minutes away. For dining and shopping, Freshwater Village offers a variety of options, all within easy reach.
RATES/SIZE:
Water rates: Approx $172 pq
Council rates: Approx $769 pq
Size Approx: 595 sqm
Frontage - 15m approx
Rental return - $1,500-$1,600 per week
ABOUT THE AREA
Local Transport:
- Buses to City CBD, Manly, Westfield Warringah Mall and surrounds
Shopping & Dining:
- Freshwater Village shops, cafes and bars
- Pilu Restaurant
- Harbord Diggers
- Harbord Hotel
Schools:
- Harbord Primary School
- St John The Baptist
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
WHAT THE OWNER LOVES:
- This is a very quiet street and it feels really hidden away yet it's just a short walk to everything you need.
- We love the fresh ocean breeze and looking out to the horizon. We love our morning swims.
- The interiors get great light, with light from first thing in the morning and throughout the day.
Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our Vendors, and as such, Cunninghams makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing.
Please be advised that the photographs, maps, images, or virtual styling representations included in this real estate listing are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the current condition or appearance of the property.
Listing description written by Michelle Galletti, Cunninghams — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.