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28 Smart St, Waratah NSW 2298

House

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

158 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 158 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Waratah (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,954/m² of land (n=106). 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,954/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Waratah at a glance

4,957

People

$1,040,000

Median sale

$516/wk

Median rent

2.58%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Waratah report →

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

i

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. Soldprice unknown9 May 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted30 Apr 2024

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 $516/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

Waratah in one glance

Waratah at a glance

4,957

People

$1,040,000

Median sale

$516/wk

Median rent

2.58%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Waratah report →

Keep researching

  • Why Waratah? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Waratah →
  • Other records on Smart St →

Listing material

Listed by Century 21 Novocastrian

Your Blank Canvas Awaits- Affordable Living in Waratah

Are you a first-home buyer looking to establish roots in the property market? Or an investor looking to expand your portfolio? Then look no further, this one's for you!

This property provides a blank canvas which opens a world of creativity and freedom for you to tailor the space according to your vision. From choosing paint colours to selecting fixtures and fittings, every decision contributes to shaping a home that embodies your individuality. Whether you prefer a minimalist aesthetic, a cozy cottage vibe, or a modern, sleek design, the versatility of this house enables you to bring your dream home to life. With each addition and alteration, the house becomes a reflection of your unique tastes and preferences, transforming into a sanctuary where you can truly feel at home.

This home allows you to enjoy a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city in a quiet neighbourhood whilst remaining centrally located to essential amenities including Waratah Shopping Village, Calvary Marter Hospital. Educational institutions such as the University of Newcastle and Hamilton TAFE are made easily accessible via the various forms of public transport within walking distance of the property.

Read the full description

Internally, the property features two spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. The kitchen combines a large breakfast bench for dining, and ample cupboard space. The living area is located at the front of the home, offering a comfortable space with the convenience of a new reverse cycle air conditioner.

The small yard is level and fenced, with concrete paths down both sides, a large garden shed, and a small grass area perfect for your four-legged friends to enjoy.

Complete with a single carport for off-street parking, this property offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle for its new owners.

Zoning: R3 Medium Density Residential

Land Area: 158sqm approxc

Council: Newcastle

Land Rates: $2012pa approx

'PREVIEW'

This means the property has just been listed and is in the first weeks of marketing. If you inspect the home, you will be amongst the first buyers to view the property. The sellers have not yet formally set a price for the property as they want to obtain feedback from the market prior to promoting a price. Century 21 will provide you with information on recently sold properties in the area whilst the property is being promoted for sale by Preview. You can definitely buy a property during the 'Preview' promotion, there is no barrier to making an offer to purchase the property. The seller can accept an offer at any time.

We have obtained all information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. Photos maybe digitally edited and include virtual furniture.

Listing description written by Casey Healey, Century 21 Novocastrian — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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