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NSW › North Manly › Wakefield St

3 Wakefield St, North Manly NSW 2100

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

687 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 687 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in North Manly (last 5 years) with land size: median $5,143/m² of land (n=28). 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 North Manly (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $5,143/m² of land (n=28). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

North Manly at a glance

3,569

People

$3,487,500

Median sale

$917/wk

Median rent

1.37%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full North Manly 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

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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. Soldprice unknown27 Nov 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted6 Nov 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 $917/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

North Manly in one glance

North Manly at a glance

3,569

People

$3,487,500

Median sale

$917/wk

Median rent

1.37%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full North Manly report →

Keep researching

  • Why North Manly? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in North Manly →
  • Other records on Wakefield St →

Listing material

Listed by Cunninghams

Light filled charming home with private garden oasis, flexible living spaces and enviable location

FIND. Perched proudly above the street in a quiet cul-de-sac, this character-rich home nestled in an exclusive enclave of North Manly offers a rare blend of historic charm and inspired versatility. With a flexible dual-level layout and lush, low maintenance garden that widens to the rear, it's a luminous haven that feels worlds away, yet is perfectly placed between Manly and Freshwater. Whether you're a family, downsizer or considering co-living options, this home adapts to your lifestyle with ease and grace.

LOVE. This home is alive with character and soul. Soft morning light filters through the large windows, dancing across surfaces and illuminating all the right places, while reflecting gently off leafy surrounds. The exquisitely renovated bathroom offers a day-spa vibe to your morning, and antique leadlight windows in both the bathroom and dining area add richness, depth and play. Upstairs and down, a flexible layout brims with possibility. Whether it's a parents' retreat, co-living setup or guest quarters, every inch of this home celebrates the joy of light, space and peaceful privacy.

- Dual-level floorplan with separate living, sleeping and working zones, ideal for families, downsizers, co-living or multi-generational living

Read the full description

- Kitchen framed by a breezeway and bathed all day in soft natural light with welcoming café corner, Bosch dishwasher, Smeg gas cooktop, electric oven and casual meals area with scope to reimagine

- Lush and low maintenance garden sanctuary with complete privacy, clever planting, light-diffusing covered pergola and spaces for play or quiet reflection

- Two panoramic picture windows fitted with energy-efficient, insulating glass grace the front, adding comfort throughout the seasons

- Antique leadlight windows in both the dining area and bathroom frame the light and add a beautiful heritage touch

- Gas heating in the lounge, gas hot water system, and a generous laundry with a third toilet provide practical comfort

- Double garage with workshop and extensive under-house storage offering space for hobbies, tools and creative pursuits

LIVE. Wake with the kookaburras and wind down into the lingering golden hour. This home isn't just in a great location; it is a location! Nestled within the picturesque North Manly Hollow, a peaceful green 'amphitheatre' overlooking an expansive open green space with no looming developments, it captures all-day sunshine and celebrates lush natural beauty. The gardens are a true sanctuary, balancing full sun with dappled shade, offering secluded pockets to sit, reflect or play. With leafy outlooks from every angle and no neighbours overlooking, it feels like your own private retreat. Spend weekends wandering to Passmore or Nolan's Reserve, grabbing a loaf from Berkelo or a coffee from Barrel One. From sunrise to sunset, this is where charm, community and lifestyle come together effortlessly.

RATES/SIZE:

Water rates: Approx $204.13 pq

Council rates: Approx $741.70 pq

Size: Approx 687sqm

ABOUT THE AREA

Local Transport:

- Buses to City CBD, Manly Wharf, Westfield Warringah Mall and surrounds

- Manly Ferries to Circular Quay

Shopping & Dining:

- Freshwater village shops, cafes and restaurants

- Westfield Warringah Mall

Schools:

- Manly Vale Public School

- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus

Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus

- St Augustine's College

- Stella Maris College

WHAT THE OWNER LOVES:

- Light playfully dances through the home all day, creating a calm, inspiring energy throughout

- A versatile layout that embraces lifestyle living, entertaining and hosting with ease

- Whether cycling to the beach, strolling along the lagoon, or an outing in Freshie, it feels like resort living

- The garden is a hidden oasis – lush, private and peaceful

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our Vendors, and as such, Cunninghams makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing.

Please be advised that the photographs, maps, images, or virtual styling representations included in this real estate listing are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the current condition or appearance of the property.

Listing description written by Robert Killian, Cunninghams — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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