Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Shortland › Kestrel Circuit
$700,000
Last sold
20 Mar 2023
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
363.6 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
$700,000
20 Mar 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,281/m² of land (n=101). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Shortland
-18.6%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
+0.83 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.63%
Suburb median $860,000 from 31 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 $600/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
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Presence Real EstatePrepare to fall in love with this stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouse, which boasts a multitude of fabulous features that will make your heart skip a beat. From the impeccable house size proportions to the brand new, top-quality carpet and fresh décor throughout, this home exudes a sense of space and style that is hard to resist.
The convenience of having the master bedroom and ensuite on the ground floor is just the beginning. Tucked away at the rear of the quiet and exclusive 'Kingfisher Grove Estate,' this home offers a serene and peaceful environment that is perfect for unwinding after a long day. The huge rear deck provides the ideal space for alfresco entertaining, while the wide expanse of Tuxford Park provides a verdant backdrop.
The layout of this home is bright, stylish, and requires minimal upkeep, making it easy to maintain the low-maintenance lifestyle that you desire. The open-plan living area captures the essence of modern living with its gas-equipped kitchen and direct access to the alfresco zone. Upstairs, the two oversized bedrooms are serviced by a full-size bathroom and an east-facing verandah, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Generous storage, a double garage with internal access, and a guest powder room add to the allure of this appealing property.
Despite the tranquil setting, this home is in a hugely convenient location on the edge of Hunter Wetlands, bringing abundant birdlife and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities less than 3km from Newcastle University and 2km from Shortland Waters Golf Club. The Shortland shopping precinct and Jesmond Central are just minutes away, and the Inner City Bypass provides easy access to Maitland or Newcastle.
- Dual level townhouse on 363.3sqm block with only the garage as a common wall
- Oversized master bedroom with ceiling fan, built-in robe and ensuite on ground floor
- Double garage with the convenience of internal access
- Air-conditioned open plan living connects to large deck with park views
- Kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher
- Two upper level robed bedrooms, one with a/c the other with verandah served by full-size main bathroom
- Private, quiet leafy estate with residents' BBQ area and visitors parking
- 11km to Newcastle Interchange, 13km to Bar Beach
OUTGOINGS
Council rates: $1,835.85 approx. per annum
Water rates: $754.98 approx. per annum
Community Title rates: $503.10 per quarter
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Disclaimer:
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Listing description written by Natalie Tonks, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.