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.
NSW › Lorn › Roxburgh St
$1,600,000
For sale
Asking
5
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,410 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
Asking
$1,600,000
Asking · $1,135/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
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
+37.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,162,500
-0.74 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.
$73,879 on top of the price (4.6% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Lorn's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
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 Valley'Flagstaff' is one of Lorn's earliest surviving residences, designed and built by renowned local architect James W. Scobie circa 1888.
Held within the same family for an extraordinary 138 years, this landmark estate stands as a rare piece of Maitland's architectural history.
Behind tall brick walls and established gardens lies a grand home where soaring ceilings, pressed metal detailing, cedar joinery and marble fireplaces evoke a bygone era of craftsmanship.
Set across a substantial 1,410sqm parcel with a second frontage to Nillo Street, Flagstaff offers not only remarkable heritage charm, but also flexibility and scale for the next chapter of its story.
- Built by James W. Scobie Circa 1888, grand, historic Flagstaff is one of Lorn's earliest homes
- Held within the same family for 138 years, this is your chance to own a unique legacy property
- Commanding street appeal with brick and hedge fencing framing the stately two-storey facade
- Set on 1,410sqm L-shaped block which also fronts Nillo St, with opportunity to subdivide (STCA)
- Traditional brick residence with a second storey added in 1904, with several renovations since
- Charming front porch, sandstone window sills & original entry details showcase period charm
- Double entry gates open to a long driveway leading to a convenient double carport for vehicles
- Character, warmth and historic elegance combine in interiors that blend comfort and grandeur
- 10ft high ceilings, leadlight doors & windows, pressed metal ceilings & cedar accents abound
- Elegant marble and Italian tile fireplaces form centrepieces within several rooms of the home
- Rich cedar joinery reflect the craftsmanship of the builder, which is rarely seen in modern homes
- The formal entry hall is framed with pressed metal ceilings, picture rails and antique light fittings
- Arched openings guide you through the home revealing a free flowing and traditional floorplan
- Formal sitting room drenched in deep blue tones creates a dramatic yet intimate & quiet space
- Ornamental fireplace with classic timber mantle forms a stunning focal point in the sitting room
- The grand billiard room retains original timber floors, pressed metal ceiling & heritage fireplace
- An original Scobie-built cedar cabinet is a feature of the room, which will retain the billiard table
- Spacious formal dining room designed for elegant entertaining and memorable family gatherings
- Renovated kitchen features brush box flooring and a striking feature orange glass splashback
- Westinghouse electric cooktop, wall oven and LG dishwasher complement the functional kitchen
- Butler's pantry and generous cabinetry provide excellent storage for modern family living needs
- Casual dining nook captures leafy garden outlooks creating a relaxed space for everyday meals
- The generous master suite is positioned privately at the front of the historic home for comfort
- Master suite includes a large walk-in robe and private ensuite with shower over bath and vanity
- Bedroom 2 is known as 'the pink room' and features floor-to-ceiling robes and period-style light
- The main bathroom is styled with period tiles, a walk-in shower and mirrored storage cabinetry
- Up to 5 bedrooms in total, including a guest room with its own ensuite and two on the upper level
- The upper level was once configured as apartments and adds fantastic versatility for the home
- The old kitchen still stands with plumbing and electricity available, or turn into a functional study
- It includes a third living area once used as an art studio with cedar lined ceilings and a fireplace
- Wraparound balcony with decorative fretwork overlooks lush gardens & established trees below
- Split system air conditioning ensures comfort within the dining and living spaces all year around
- Lush garden oasis brimming with frangipani trees, rose bushes, lavender plants and much more
Council Rates $4,200pa
Water Rates $751pa
Disclaimer: All information herein has been sourced by parties we deem to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations to satisfy themselves of all aspects of such information including, but not limited to, any income, dimensions, areas, zoning and permits.
Listing description written by Charlie Lund, The Agency Hunter Valley — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.