Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,385,000
Last sold
14 Mar 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
999 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
$1,385,000
14 Mar 2025 · 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 Lorn (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,641/m² of land (n=42). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lorn
+19.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,162,500
-0.44 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.72%
Suburb median $1,162,500 from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 31 Aug 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 591 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 $608/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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 591 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 591 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?
KnownmediumNo 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
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by The Agency Hunter ValleyHistoric charm and contemporary luxury combine effortlessly at this grand family home, where an opulent lifestyle awaits even the most discerning of buyers.
Built in the early 1900s by JW Pender, and brimming with heritage features, an absolute highlight of Mericourt L'Abbe are its stunning decorative ceilings, which feature angels, cherubs, celtic designs and Australian flora.
Set on a 999sqm block on one of Lorn's most coveted, Jacaranda-lined streets, this is a truly special property that will steal your heart from the moment you arrive.
- Lead an idyllic lifestyle close to the village shops, cafes, the Hunter River and the CBD
- Elegant street appeal, with formal gardens and hedges creating a landscaped sanctuary
- A picket fence and wraparound verandah frames the tuck-pointed, double-brick facade
- Period features abound with a leadlight front door and windows along with carriage light
- Inside awaits 11-foot high, decorative ceilings depicting angels, cherubs and Australian flora
- Polished floors, cast iron fireplaces, leadlight French doors create an opulent ambience
- Tranquil living and dining, with French doors to the verandah, perfect for summer nights
- Gourmet kitchen impresses with its butler's pantry, custom cabinetry, soft-close drawers
- There's also a long island bench with breakfast bar, 900mm oven and Bosch dishwasher
- Pendant lighting and cast iron fire, with Italian tiles, create a focal point in the living room
- Split-system heating and cooling, plus ceiling fans keep you comfortable all year around
- The dining space is large and light-filled, ideal for family dinners or larger dinner parties
- At the rear of the home is a second living area that flows seamlessly to a covered deck
- The deck is the ideal location to enjoy drinks after work or a BBQ with family and friends
- Watch the children run and play in the fully-fenced, landscaped backyard, with a pergola
- The home has four generously proportioned bedrooms including a luxurious master suite
- The master is a true retreat with plush carpet, built-in wardrobes and an opulent ensuite
- True luxury awaits in the ensuite with marble floor tiles and decorative wall sconce lights
- Wash away a long week at work in the double shower with Rinnai temperature controller
- Bedroom 2 has French doors to the veranda, plush carpet, as well as plantation shutters
- It also offers a cast iron fireplace, while bedroom 3 boasts French doors to the verandah
- Bedroom 4 provides a built-in robe and the home has plenty of storage for linen as well
- The bathroom has a striking leadlight feature window, and a stone-topped timber vanity
- Other features include a shower above the bath and a quaint, original medicine cabinet
- The large laundry is cleverly located off the kitchen and features a convenient third toilet
- Picture perfect cottage gardens, brimming with fragrant lavender, surround the property
- There's also a private side courtyard, which is perfect for enjoying a lazy Sunday brunch
- Modern comforts include split-system A/C and Daikin three-zone ducted air-conditioning
- Double gated side access leads to ribbon driveway with parking for the boat or caravan
- There's also a double garage with an automatic roller door for your car accommodation
Council Rates $3,589pa
Water Rates $751pa
Listing description written by Charlie Lund, The Agency Hunter Valley — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.