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NSW › Cooks Hill › Railway St

26 Railway St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300

House

$956,000

Last sold

3 Apr 2025

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

73.16 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 $956,000 (3 Apr 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 73 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Cooks Hill (last 5 years) with land size: median $7,199/m² of land (n=52). 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

$956,000

3 Apr 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cooks Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $7,199/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Cooks Hill at a glance

4,103

People

$1,830,000

Median sale

$672/wk

Median rent

1.91%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cooks Hill report →

Vs Cooks Hill

-47.8%

Median sale

Suburb $1,830,000

+1.75 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.91%

Suburb median $1,830,000 from 17 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$956,0003 Apr 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted5 Mar 2025

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 $672/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

Cooks Hill in one glance

Cooks Hill at a glance

4,103

People

$1,830,000

Median sale

$672/wk

Median rent

1.91%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cooks Hill report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cooks Hill? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cooks Hill →
  • Other records on Railway St →

Listing material

Listed by Presence Real Estate

Fall In Love With Its Character – Revel In Its Urban Fabulousness

Nestled in the heart of Cooks Hill's historic row, just a stone's throw from Darby Street's fabulous dining and bar scene, this captivating terrace offers an irresistible mix of heritage character and modern convenience. Whether you're looking to own a piece of history or capitalise on the thriving short-stay market, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Greeting you is an enchanting period façade, complete with wrought iron lacework and a tessellated tile terrace – the ideal spot to kick back with a perfectly brewed coffee. In the open-plan living and dining area, natural light pours through the tall sash windows, casting a soft glow over the wide Kauri floorboards and the elegant cast iron fireplace. High ceilings amplify the sense of space and light. The kitchen, the hub of this home, combines sleek cabinetry and deep drawers with generous bench space and quality appliances, inspiring your inner chef. At the rear, the spacious bathroom elegantly blends heritage details with contemporary flair.

Ascend the stairs to find two generous bedrooms, including an air-conditioned master with pleasant views of St Andrew's spire. The second bedroom, also spacious, opens to a charming wrought-iron balcony – an inviting spot to enjoy a glass of wine under the stars as the gentle coastal breezes waft by.

Read the full description

At the rear, the brick courtyard offers a private haven for entertaining guests, with the added bonus of off-street parking via a convenient roller door.

This is the perfect home in an unbeatable location – whether you like breezy coastal walks and a refreshing dip in the ocean by day, or a leisurely stroll to the city's most sought-after eateries, trendy bars, and bright theatre lights by night – every element of the ultimate lifestyle is within easy reach. Plus, all your practical needs are met with Harris Farm Markets just a stroll away and Marketown a short drive from your doorstep.

For those with a love of Newcastle's preserved beauty, this home strikes the perfect balance of classic character with modern style. Don't miss your chance to inspect this stunning property.

Features include:

- Iconic terrace offering timeless character and contemporary style, perfectly located in the heart of sought-after Cooks Hill.

- Open-plan living and dining room, light-filled, featuring wide Kauri floorboards, ornate cast iron fireplace, and lofty ceilings.

- Custom kitchen with deep drawers and ample bench space, along with quality appliances and integrated laundry facilities.

- Two generous bedrooms include an air-conditioned master with pleasant views of St Andrews spire. The second bedroom includes access to a lovely wrought-iron balcony.

- Good-sized bathroom with heritage-inspired details, incorporating a shower over a deep bath, mirrored cabinet, and ample storage.

- The brick courtyard with roller door is perfect for entertaining, and also provides handy off-street parking.

- From this unbeatable location, you can enjoy coastal walks, ocean swims, and vibrant nightlife. Harris Farm Markets and Marketown are also nearby.

Outgoings:

Council Rates: $2,588 approx. per annum

Water Rates: $807.48 approx. per annum

Disclaimer:

All information provided by Presence Real Estate in the promotion of a property for either sale or lease has been gathered from various third-party sources that we believe to be reliable. However, Presence Real Estate cannot guarantee its accuracy, and we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements in the information provided. Prospective purchasers and renters are advised to carry out their own investigations and rely on their own inquiries. All images, measurements, diagrams, renderings and data are indicative and for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. The information provided by Presence Real Estate is general in nature and does not take into account the individual circumstances of the person or persons objective financial situation or needs.

Listing description written by Diana Apostolovski, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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