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NSW › East Maitland › Newcastle St

280 Newcastle St, East Maitland NSW 2323

House

$780,000

Last sold

17 Oct 2025

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

747 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 $780,000 (17 Oct 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 747 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in East Maitland (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,308/m² of land (n=138). 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

$780,000

17 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in East Maitland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,308/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

East Maitland at a glance

12,227

People

$850,000

Median sale

$566/wk

Median rent

3.46%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Maitland report →

Vs East Maitland

-8.2%

Median sale

Suburb $850,000

+0.31 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.46%

Suburb median $850,000 from 121 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$780,00017 Oct 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Sept 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 $566/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

East Maitland in one glance

East Maitland at a glance

12,227

People

$850,000

Median sale

$566/wk

Median rent

3.46%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Maitland report →

Keep researching

  • Why East Maitland? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in East Maitland →
  • Other records on Newcastle St →

Listing material

Listed by Raine & Horne Maitland and Cameron Park

Unlock potential in East Maitland - Renovate, Develop, or Invest

Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of East Maitland with this charming 1920's 3-bedroom home, set on a large block with dual road access. Offering outstanding potential, it's an ideal choice for savvy first-home buyers, investors, and developers alike.

Step inside to discover a versatile study or sunroom, perfect for a bright home office, inspiring hobby space, or quiet, sun-filled retreat. The home's ornate ceilings, elegant original fireplace, and large front-facing windows create a warm, inviting atmosphere, flooding the space with natural light while retaining its classic character and charm.

At the heart of the home is a bright, open-plan living and dining area, flooded with natural light from large windows, creating an inviting space for both everyday living and entertaining. Year-round comfort is ensured with reverse cycle air conditioning, while the area's timeless character and elegant design provide both style and flexibility to suit your lifestyle or investment goals.

Read the full description

Positioned on a generous block with exciting development possibilities-including potential for a granny flat (STCA), extension, or subdivision (STCA)-this home is a standout opportunity for investors and homebuyers alike.

Whether you're seeking a smart starter, a home to personalise, or an opportunity to capitalise on its investment potential, this property effortlessly blends timeless charm, modern comfort, and long-term growth prospects. Ideally positioned close to schools, shops, and transport, it not only offers a strategic investment but also places you at the heart of East Maitland's vibrant and expanding community. With scope to renovate, expand, or develop, the home provides numerous opportunities to enhance value while combining character, functionality, and enduring appeal in one exceptional package.

Property Feature Highlights

• Spacious living areas - So you have room to relax, entertain, and personalise your home

• Generous bedrooms - Comfortable spaces for family, tenants, or guests

• Functional kitchen - Ready for renovation or modernisation to suit your lifestyle

• Large backyard - Potential for extensions, a secondary dwelling, or outdoor entertaining

• Development potential (STCA) - Ideal for investors or developers to unlock future value

• Prime location - Close to schools, transport, shops, and local amenities

Geographical Highlights

• Schools: 1.5 km to East Maitland Public School, 2.0 km to Maitland High School

• Medical: 1.8 km to Maitland Hospital, 2.2 km to Maitland Medical Centre

• Transport: 1.5 km to East Maitland Train Station, close to local bus routes

• Shops: 1.2 km to East Maitland CBD, 5.0 km to Stockland Green Hills shopping precinct

• Employment: Easy access to Maitland business hubs and Newcastle via Hunter Expressway

• Entertainment & Leisure: Local parks, cafés, and restaurants within walking distance

Disclaimer:

Information contained on any marketing material, website, or other portal should not be relied upon.

You should make your enquiries and seek your independent advice about any property advertised or the information about the property.

All additions, changes, and developments are subject to council approval.

Distances are approximate.

Listing description written by Stephen Logan, Raine & Horne Maitland and Cameron Park — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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