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.
$860,000
Last sold
21 Aug 2025
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
853.8 m²
Land
303 m²
Building
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
$860,000
21 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,105/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
+4.9%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
-0.17 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:
- A perfectly positioned family home with direct parkland access and resort style living in the yard
- ActronAir 3 zone ducted air conditioning, three phase power, NBN fibre to the premises, plus hardwired alarms and motion sensors
- Quality tile and carpet flooring, timber skirting and architraves, plus timber venetian blinds throughout
- Formal living and dining and open plan living and dining
- Updated kitchen boasting 40mm engineered stone benchtops and splashback, a breakfast bar and Westinghouse appliances
- Four bedrooms, all with built-in robes for convenient storage, plus a study that could be used as a fifth bedroom
- Private ensuite, plus a three way designed bathroom with a twin vanity, a shower and a built-in bathtub, plus a separate laundry and an additional WC
- Covered alfresco area and a grassed yard with established gardens
- Sparkling fibreglass saltwater and chlorinated pool with solar heating and a low maintenance artificial turf surround
- Double attached garage, a garden shed, plus a repainted and repointed roof
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,132 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $820.95 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $700 approx. per week
With direct gated access to spacious parklands, a sparkling pool in the yard, and treetop surrounds, this architect built residence offers standout family living in the well established suburb of Metford.
Opposite Maitland Christian School and the local playground, and tucked into a cul-de-sac, this setting is hard to beat for both convenience and serenity. Green Hills Shopping Centre and Maitland's CBD are a short drive for all your everyday needs, plus the city lights of Newcastle and the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley are also within easy reach for your weekend adventures.
Arriving at the home, you'll be greeted by a timeless brick façade, a repointed and repainted tile roof, well established gardens, and a wide driveway that leads to the attached double garage for your off street parking.
Step inside and you're immediately welcomed by a calm, considered interior, where carpet meets cool tiles underfoot, and timber accents, including skirtings, architraves and Venetian blinds, create a warm, cohesive feel throughout. ActronAir ducted air conditioning with three zones is in place, offering comfort during all seasons.
At the entrance of the home, formal lounge and dining zones provide space for entertaining or unwinding, with a sliding door opening to the alfresco beyond. A nearby open plan living and dining area offers relaxed family living, also opening to the covered outdoor space for an easy indoor-outdoor flow. Tucked just off this central zone is a handy study or fifth bedroom.
The kitchen was stylishly renovated in 2016, and features an engineered stone benchtop and splashback, a breakfast bar, a dual sink, Westinghouse appliances including an oven, an electric cooktop, a rangehood and a dishwasher for easy cleanup.
The main bedroom includes a mirrored built-in robe and a private ensuite with a shower, a vanity and a WC. Three additional bedrooms are all fitted with built-in robes and share the cleverly designed three way main bathroom, complete with a double vanity, a separate WC, a shower and a built-in bath. An additional WC in the separate laundry provides additional convenience.
Step outside and you'll find your very own entertainer's oasis. A covered alfresco area offers ample space for relaxation, BBQs and weekend gatherings, all overlooking the glistening saltwater chlorinated fibreglass pool with solar heating. Artificial turf surrounds the pool for easy care and clean aesthetics, still under warranty for peace of mind.
The backyard continues with established gardens, a garden shed, and a grassed lawn for pets or play. Perhaps the most standout feature of all is the gate at the rear, offering direct access to open parklands and a nearby sports oval, perfect for kicking a footy or taking the dog for a stroll.
Packed with added extras, this incredible home also includes three-phase power, NBN fibre to the premises, a hardwired alarm system with motion sensors and battery backup, key locked windows and deadlocked external doors all on a common key, and a premium Bose system wired throughout.
With its flowing layout, premium features and unbeatable backyard access, this is a home the whole family will love. With a large volume of enquiries anticipated, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to arrange their inspections.
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 close to home
- A short drive to Metford Train Station
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.