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.
$670,000
Last sold
4 Oct 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
573.2 m²
Land
139 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$670,000
4 Oct 2024 · 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
-18.3%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
+0.86 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 Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- Impressive family home packed with premium features, set in an ideal location.
- Large open plan living and dining area, with newly installed split system air conditioning.
- Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes and ceiling fans.
- Family kitchen boasting 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a dual sink with a mixer tap, subway tiled splash back, gas cooking, plus quality INALT appliances.
- Stylishly updated bathroom featuring floor to ceiling tiles, a floating vanity with soft close cabinetry, a shaver cabinet, a shower with a rain shower head, a built-in bathtub and a separate WC.
- Floating floorboards, a contemporary paint palette, plus LED downlighting throughout.
- 8kW solar system,a newly installed instant gas hot water system, plus 5000 and 3000 litre water tanks.
- Covered entertainers deck with outdoor power access, plus a firepit area.
- Large fully fenced grassed yard enjoying views and direct access to a reserve.
- Attached single car garage with drive through access to the yard.
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,356 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $811.98 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $590 approx. per week
Boasting a family friendly floor plan and quality features throughout, this impressive home provides a space for everyone to call their own. Ideally located in the popular suburb of Metford, this home is a short drive or walk to Metford station, 5 minutes from Green Hills shopping centre, and a short 15 minutes by car to Maitland's CBD, delivering all your everyday needs within easy reach.
On arrival, the home's brick and Colorbond roof facade, together with the sweeping grassed lawn and established gardens provide a lovely first impression. There is a large driveway leading to the home, with an attached single car garage that provides convenient drive through access to the yard.
Stepping inside the home you'll enter the spacious open plan living and dining area, revealing the home's stylish floating floorboards, contemporary paint palette, the LED downlighting found throughout, along with a newly installed split system air conditioner and ceiling fan for your year round comfort.
Set along the hallway are three bedrooms, all featuring ceiling fans and built-in robes for convenient storage. The beautifully updated bathroom services these rooms, boasting floor to ceiling tiles, a floating vanity with soft close cabinetry, a shaver cabinet, a shower with a rain showerhead, a built-in bath with a built-in recess, and a separate WC. An additional WC is located in the laundry room, providing additional convenience for all.
The well appointed kitchen is located at the rear of the home with quality features including 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a dual sink with a mixer tap, subway tile splash back, ample storage and quality INALT appliances including an oven, a 4 burner gas cooktop, a range and a dishwasher.
Step outside to find a lovely covered alfresco area complete with a timber deck and outdoor power access, offering the ideal space for your family BBQs and outdoor relaxation. In addition, you'll find a dedicated fire pit area, perfect for those cool evening gatherings.
The generously sized backyard is fully fenced and enjoys borrowed views from the reserve behind the property, accessed via the double gates in place. There is plenty of green grass for the kids and pets to play, handy side access, plus 5000 and 3000 litre water tanks to keep the grounds looking their best.
Packed with added extras, this impressive home also comes with a brand new instant gas hot water system, and a 8kW solar system with 20 panels for your sustainable living.
Featuring premium updates and spacious family living inside and out, this impressive home is certain to draw a large volume of interest. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents to secure their inspections without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep.
- A short drive or walking distance to Metford Train Station.
- An easy 10 minute drive to the charming village of Morpeth, offering boutique shopping and cafes.
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct offering a range of cafes, retail and services.
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle.
- 30 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards.
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Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.
Listing description written by Michael Kirwan, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.