Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$807,000
Last sold
18 Aug 2026
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
677.4 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Last sold
$807,000
18 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,100/m² of land (n=122). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Metford
-1.6%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
+0.07 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.80%
Suburb median $820,000 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $600/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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.
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
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.”
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
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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts NewcastleSet on a north-facing 677.4sqm block in a quiet Metford cul-de-sac, this well-kept four-bedroom brick and tile home delivers easy single-level living with one standout advantage for anyone who needs serious space for cars, tools or storage. Parking starts with a secure tandem carport, then onto a freestanding 6m x 7m workshop/garage at the rear. Whether you're a tradie, car enthusiast, hobbyist or simply have a lot of gear to store, there's room here to keep everything secure and organised. Metford continues to appeal to families and investors for its quiet suburban setting and excellent connections to trains and major health and retail hubs.
Inside, the practical layout is comfortable and easy to live in, with a separate lounge, adjoining dining area and modern kitchen opening to the covered outdoor entertaining area. All four bedrooms are grouped together with the family bathroom, while plantation shutters give the interiors a fresh, cohesive finish. Split-system air conditioning to three bedrooms and the dining area adds year-round comfort. Outside, the covered entertaining area stretches across the rear of the home, overlooking a generous, level backyard with plenty of lawn for kids and pets. There's also a garden shed for the everyday bits and pieces, leaving the big workshop free for bigger plans.
Metford Public School and Hunter River Community School are just a 220m stroll from home, while Maitland Hospital and Stockland Green Hills are both less than 2.5km away. With local rail services nearby and straightforward access across the wider Hunter, this is a well-connected address with plenty of practical appeal.
- Single level brick and tile home on 677.4sqm north facing cul-de-sac block
- Secure tandem carport 9.6m long with direct access into 6m x 7m garage/workshop
- Light-filled north facing lounge room, open plan dining and electric-equipped kitchen
- 4 x split system a/c, ceiling fans and plantation shutters throughout
- Full size bathroom with bath, shower and separate w/c
- Covered alfresco entertaining area overlooks fenced backyard with garden shed
- Close to daycare centre, Maitland Christian School, Metford recreational park and skate park
- 9 mins drive to Chisholm schools and upcoming Chisholm Plaza
- 9 mins drive to Morpeth's boutique shopping and cafes
- Metford Public – 220m, HV Grammar – 2.8km, Maitland Grossman High – 5.4km
* This information, including but not limited to photographs (which may show boundaries), copywriting, floorplans, and site plans, has been prepared solely for the purpose of marketing this property. While all care has been taken to ensure accuracy, we do not accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. We strongly recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries and seek independent advice, including speaking with their conveyancer regarding boundaries and, where appropriate, obtaining a surveyor's report, to verify the information provided.
Listing description written by Brad Thornton, Harcourts Newcastle — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.