The Hill at a glance
2,243
People
$1,910,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
1.66%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › The Hill › Menkens Ln
$1,725,000
Last sold
2 Mar 2021
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
265 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
$1,725,000
2 Mar 2021 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in The Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $5,745/m² of land (n=11). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
The Hill at a glance
2,243
People
$1,910,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
1.66%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs The Hill
-9.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,910,000
+0.18 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.66%
Suburb median $1,910,000 from 7 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 $610/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
The Hill at a glance
2,243
People
$1,910,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
1.66%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Presence Real EstateSecretly tucked away on a private road behind Church Street, a row of heritage-listed terraces known as 'The Boltons' are perfectly positioned to take in northerly views over the city's iconic harbour. A creation of Newcastle's leading architect at the time, Frederick Menkens, and built by GW Brewer in 1904, these homes are beautiful with ornate timber facades each painted different colours and serve as a unique part of Newcastle's local architecture.
On offer for only the third time, 3 The Boltons offers an uplifting sense of space and privacy that's rare to find in the heart of the city. Tasteful updates to the kitchen and master ensuite, as well as the addition of a pool, have revived the heart and soul of this Federation residence allowing its period features to shine. Pressed metal ceilings, Kauri pine floors and original fireplaces are beautiful hallmarks of the home's heritage, while grandly proportioned rooms offer versatility as living or bedroom accommodation. It's currently configured as a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with formal and casual living spaces, a choice of alfresco areas and parking for up to three vehicles,
Truly a rare opportunity to secure a piece of the area's unique architecture, this magnificent home is set amidst the beauty and history of The Hill with stunning beaches, magnificent coastal walks, Darby Street's cafes, and the harbour and Honeysuckle all on your doorstep.
- Four sister houses bring a hint of San Francisco's cosmopolitan charm to The Hill
- All four north-facing terraces have the same ornate timber facades but are painted different colours
- The Boltons private lane runs off Church Street between 108 and 110 with residents only parking
- Formal lounge and dining rooms and four rooms upstairs are interchangeable as living and bedroom accommodation
- Family bathroom with shower over clawfoot bath; contemporary master ensuite
- Caesarstone topped kitchen with Smeg gas stove, oven, microwave and dishwasher
- Private deck and saltwater pool; classic upper level verandah with harbour views
Outgoings:
Council rates: $2,470.45 approx. per annum
Water rates: $797.16 approx. per annum
*Health & Safety Measures are in Place for Open Homes & All Private Inspections
*All inspection attendees will have to answer a health and safety survey to qualify for the inspection of the property
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 Chasse Ede, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.