Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Rutherford › Melbee St
$718,000
Last sold
19 Dec 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
601 m²
Land
95 m²
Building
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
$718,000
19 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Rutherford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,233/m² of land (n=174). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rutherford
-10.2%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
+0.43 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.76%
Suburb median $800,000 from 170 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
Not detected
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 30 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 604 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 $579/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 604 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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 604 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 604 m² — land size can look like optionality. No 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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Thompson & Clarke Real EstatePositioned in a quiet, family-friendly street, this beautifully presented 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home delivers unbeatable value for buyers seeking comfort, space, and practicality. Whether you're an investor chasing a low-maintenance, high-demand rental, or a first-home buyer wanting an affordable entry into a thriving suburb, this one ticks every box.
Step inside and instantly feel at home. All three bedrooms feature built-in robes and ceiling fans, with the main also offering air-conditioning for year-round comfort. The open kitchen and dining area creates a welcoming hub for everyday living, while the separate air-conditioned lounge room provides the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Designed for easy living, the floorplan flows effortlessly throughout, filled with natural light and offering a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's a home that suits families, downsizers, and investors alike.
Outside, the property continues to shine. Wide side access leads to a covered carport—ideal for cars, trailers, or boats. A large shed plus an additional garden shed give you incredible storage options for tools, equipment, hobbies or weekend projects. The generous backyard offers endless potential: create an entertaining area, start a garden, or let the kids and pets enjoy the space.
Rutherford is one of the Hunter Region's most in-demand suburbs, offering great schools, shops, childcare, transport links, and easy access to Maitland CBD. With strong rental appeal and long-term growth, properties like this are rarely on the market for long.
24 Melbee Street is an investor's dream and the perfect opportunity for first-home buyers looking for a solid, well-maintained home in a premium location.
Disclaimer:
Information contained on any marketing material, website or other portal should not be relied upon and you should make your own enquiries and seek your own independent advice with respect to any property advertised or the information about the property.
Listing description written by Ryan Clarke, Thompson & Clarke Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.