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297a James St, Newtown QLD 4350

House

$715,000

Last sold

1 Dec 2025

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

873 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 $715,000 (1 Dec 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 873 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,117/m² of land (n=111). 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

$715,000

1 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,117/m² of land (n=111). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Newtown at a glance

10,761

People

$740,000

Median sale

$487/wk

Median rent

3.42%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 105 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Newtown report →

Vs Newtown

-3.4%

Median sale

Suburb $740,000

+0.12 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.42%

Suburb median $740,000 from 105 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.

For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe↗.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$715,0001 Dec 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted23 Oct 2025

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

Capital growth

QLD

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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $487/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

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

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • 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

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Newtown in one glance

Newtown at a glance

10,761

People

$740,000

Median sale

$487/wk

Median rent

3.42%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 105 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Newtown report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by myhouse Realty Toowoomba

Charming 1950s Character Brick Home on 873m² - Endless Potential in a Highly Sought after Suburb

Step back in time and unlock the future with this solid 1950s brick classic, proudly positioned on a generous 873m² allotment. Bursting with character and offering limitless potential, this property is perfect for renovators, developers (STCA), home-based business owners, or savvy investors looking to capitalise on a high-exposure location.

Inside, you'll find all the charm of mid-century architecture - solid brick construction, high ceilings, and a layout that's ready for your creative touch. Whether you're looking to restore its vintage charm or start fresh with a modern update, the opportunity is undeniable.

Key Features:

Read the full description

- 3 good sized bedrooms plus office/utility room

- Original 1950s brick home with strong bones and timeless appeal

- Large living area with R/C aircon

- Stunning timber floors

- xpansive 873m² block offering room to extend, redevelop, or reimagine (STCA)

- Excellent street frontage - ideal for a home office

- Rear yard access

- Huge backyard with mature trees and plenty of open space

- Close to premier schools, shopping centres, transport, and major arterial roads

Why You'll Love It:

This property's high-profile location ensures constant visibility, making it a standout for those seeking a prominent address for business or redevelopment. With land this size becoming increasingly rare, the value here is in the land, the location, and the limitless possibilities.

Don't miss your chance to secure a slice of the past with serious future potential. Whether you're a first home buyer taking advantage of some wonderful government grants, a renovator, investor, or developer, this is one opportunity that demands your attention.

Inspect today and explore the potential this unique property has to offer!

Listing description written by Justin Pengilly, myhouse Realty Toowoomba — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Toilets: 1
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