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25 Macquarie Grove, Caves Beach NSW 2281

House

$1,650,000

Last sold

8 Nov 2023

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

600 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,650,000 (8 Nov 2023).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 600 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Caves Beach (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,207/m² of land (n=109). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,650,000

8 Nov 2023 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Caves Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,207/m² of land (n=109). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Caves Beach at a glance

3,906

People

$1,580,000

Median sale

$766/wk

Median rent

2.52%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Caves Beach report →

Vs Caves Beach

+4.4%

Median sale

Suburb $1,580,000

-0.11 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.52%

Suburb median $1,580,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,650,0008 Nov 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 Jan 2023

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $766/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

Caves Beach in one glance

Caves Beach at a glance

3,906

People

$1,580,000

Median sale

$766/wk

Median rent

2.52%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Caves Beach report →

Keep researching

  • Why Caves Beach? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Caves Beach →
  • Other records on Macquarie Grove →

Listing material

Listed by SOLD Real Estate

Quiet Location, Off the Main Road, Oh So Close to Cafes & Beach Scene, Renovated Inside & Out, Full Granny Flat Downstairs, Pool, Views & N/E aspect!

When it comes to locations, they don't come much better than this, smack bang in the "go to" zone for many beachside buyers, this property enjoys an almost cul-de-sac like quiet away from the crowds and traffic feel, yet it is literally just one street back from the Caves Village cafes scene and an easy stroll to the beach.

Boasting the perfect North-East aspect, you're so close to the beach, you can feel the cool summer sea breezes, whether you're entertaining out on the big back deck or you're back inside, as the breeze flows beautifully through the home and air conditioning is rarely ever turned on.

The fantastic deck living is where you want to be morning, noon and night, breakfast lunch and dinner, it's the outdoor living we all dream about, with snippets of ocean view on the horizon, the sunrises are gorgeous and the strong blues of the ocean tantalise you on long summer afternoons, well into the evening.

Read the full description

The aspect means the deck is also the perfect place to be in winter, with warm morning sun a welcome guest, with pull down blinds you can keep in the warmth in winter as the day goes on and block out the early morning sun in summer too, it's a wonderful all season extra living dimension everyone will enjoy.

With an outlook to the backyard and pool, you can kick back and relax, keeping an eye on the kids, grandkids and pets, as they entertain themselves all day long.

Join them for a quick dip in the pool to cool off and enjoy some lunch together around the pool for something different or back up on the deck if you prefer.

Up top has been renovated, in all the must have areas, with a contemporary modern kitchen, ensuite, main bathroom and deck.

The master suite has been substantially extended to give the owners of the home a lovely bedroom to retreat to with wonderful space and deck access, along with a new ensuite and walk in robe.

The upstairs living is open and free flowing, rolling off the very well-appointed designer kitchen, breezing from the beautiful big back deck to a lovely summer morning and winter afternoon front patio.

Head downstairs and discover a whole other dimension of self-contained living.

A very inviting and expansive space, offering open style living, with a lovely connection to outdoor living and its very own dedicated lounge, dining, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom.

A perfect Air BNB option to help cover the mortgage or a wonderful in laws, adult child living at home and saving to move out, or guest accommodation.

Upstairs and downstairs have their own separate outdoor living options and easy access to the backyard and pool, where everyone can come together if you're family and friends.

Set in a premier location, extensively renovated, there's still a little scope for you to play with, out front if you want to add a bit of your own stamp too!

- Genuine brick & tile, with rendered brick out back & a totally rejuvenated roof

- Extended upstairs to incorporate a big master, ensuite & also a renewed deck

- This small section of extension features beachy style cladding for extra effect

- Covered, with pull down blinds, the big entertainment deck's North east facing

- Flowing from the kitchen, living & master bedroom, down to the pool/backyard

- There's room for lounging & dining deck-side & it's weather perfect year round

- The tiled deck's lined with downlights, so it's as perfect at night as it is daytime

- Inside the designer kitchen boasts stone tops & a plenty of room breakfast bar

- There's a massive bank of drawers & room for a big 2 door plumbed in fridge

- A full size pantry & gas-lift overhead cupboards offer plenty of shortage options

- Enjoy a raised wall oven, separate grill, dishwasher & double sink & drainer too

- Timber floorboards feature throughout the open kitchen, dining, living & hallway

- Downlights complement the kitchen with its views to the deck, pool & backyard

- Split system air kicks in on rare days when the breeze or sun refuse to play ball

- Decorative 50s/60s wide cornices star in the open living along with a ceiling fan

- A dedicated hallway houses the 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom & linen cupboard too

- All 3 bedrooms boast built in robes & fans, with room for double or queen beds

- The spacious master suite easily accommodate a king bed & enjoys deck access

- With a well laid out walk in robe & new ensuite, it's a great place to escape/relax

- Head down & discover a self-contained, very generous & inviting 1 bedroom flat

- Boasting its own covered outdoor living & two way access via kitchen or dining

- There's open style living with a big separate bedroom with built ins off the living

- Separate lounge & dining feature along with a modern kitchenette & bathroom

- Outside the backyard's beautifully flat & enjoys the same magic Nor/East aspect

- Fully fenced, there's enough grass for kids & puppies without too much mowing

- The pool has plenty of room around it for entertaining & relaxing poolside too

- Teenagers can come & go from the beach/pool without coming inside the home

- Dual side access means there's no sand/mates traipsing through the inside ever

- Large auto door garaging offers parking for 2 car plus bikes & storage/workshop

- Tastefully landscaped the front yard is welcoming & ripe for transformation too

- Solar panels keep the bills down, letting you run the pool filter whenever you like

- Perfectly located, great neighbours & a quiet cul-de-sac feel are huge drawcards

- Move in ready to enjoy for the summer holidays, there's a lot of lovable options

This has been a very happy and versatile family home for the current owners and their boys, who have enjoyed their teenage years by the beach and in adulthood have been able to live at home and save, while mum and dad travelled.

Now the boys are all set and mum and dad are on the move, it's your lucky day to get beachside, deckside and poolside in one of Lake Macquarie's premier desitinations, just 1 hour North of Hornsby.

Our pristine sands and waterways are legendary and being off the freeway and developed a lot later on, there's not the over development we have seen happening down on the central coats, instead we still promise a real village feel with a permanent "on holidays" vibe, where new comers are welcome and the outdoors beckons ....

Listing description written by Shanti Page, SOLD Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • In-Ground Pool
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