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NSW › Shortland › Sandgate Rd

305 Sandgate Rd, Shortland NSW 2307

House

$710,000

Last sold

21 Mar 2024

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

822 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 $710,000 (21 Mar 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 822 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,289/m² of land (n=101). 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

$710,000

21 Mar 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,289/m² of land (n=101). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Shortland at a glance

5,480

People

$860,000

Median sale

$600/wk

Median rent

3.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shortland report →

Vs Shortland

-17.4%

Median sale

Suburb $860,000

+0.76 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.63%

Suburb median $860,000 from 31 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.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$710,00021 Mar 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted23 Feb 2024

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 $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.

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

Shortland in one glance

Shortland at a glance

5,480

People

$860,000

Median sale

$600/wk

Median rent

3.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shortland report →

Keep researching

  • Why Shortland? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Shortland →
  • Other records on Sandgate Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Presence Real Estate

Ample Space and Endless Possibilities in Well-Presented Home

Convenience is key in this handsome family home nestled on a sprawling block that promises ample space and endless possibilities. Whether you're an investor eyeing additional income potential, a family seeking room to grow, or a first-home buyer ready to make your mark in the property market, inspection of this well-presented home is a must.

Inside, you'll be impressed to discover high ceilings, decorative cornices, and warm polished floorboards gracing the generous living areas. The sizeable lounge, complete with air conditioning and wood heater, sets the stage for relaxation and entertainment, while a versatile bonus room, accessible from the lounge, offers numerous possibilities – perhaps a hobby space, a home office with its own entrance, or a cozy book nook. Adjacent, the expansive dining area effortlessly accommodates gatherings of all sizes and features a convenient servery to the spacious u-shaped kitchen. Updated with contemporary conveniences and packed with plenty of benchspace and storage, this kitchen is as practical as it is inviting.

Also included are two expansive bedrooms – the master boasting ample fitted wardrobe storage, air-conditioning, and a ceiling fan for added comfort. They share a bright family bathroom boasting both a bath and shower.

Read the full description

Outside, the vast backyard beckons with its lush lawn, fenced for privacy and security. This expansive space is perfect for children and pets to run about, or for enjoying a game of backyard cricket on lazy weekends. For those with an eye for investment, the potential for a granny flat is evident (STCA), with the possibility of a separate entrance through the side gates. Additional features such as solar panels, high ceilings with plaster cornices, and a separate laundry enhance the appeal of this attractive property, while a single garage with workshop and plenty of off-street parking add further amenity.

This home is conveniently situated with a choice of either Shortland Public School or Our Lady of Victories Primary only a short stroll away. For higher education, Callaghan College and the Uni are just a short cycle or a few minutes' drive away. A range of parks are nearby for family adventures, including the vibrant Hunter Wetlands with its extensive bike and walking trails, as well as wildlife experiences. Shopping is made easy with Stockland Jesmond nearby and commuters will find this residence handily central to major arterial routes.

Features include:

- Spacious and well-presented two-bedroom home on sprawling block.

- Expansive living spaces include a large, air-conditioned lounge with wood-fire heater, as well as a vast dining area – ideal for entertaining.

- Bonus hobby room or work/study room with its own entrance.

- Huge u-shaped kitchen with free-standing oven and offering plenty of benchspace and storage.

- Two large bedrooms, including an air-conditioned master with built-in fitted wardrobe and ceiling fan.

- Super-sized yard, ideal for kids and pets to play, or the possibility of adding a granny flat (STCA) for extra income potential.

- Good-sized bathroom with bath and shower, and a separate laundry.

Single garage with workshop and ample off-street parking.

- In an ultra-convenient location near shops, schools, parklands, and major arterial routes.

Outgoings:

Council rates: $2,088 approx per annum

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 Alex Brooks, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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