Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Fern Bay › Foxtail St
$1,325,000
Last sold
10 Jan 2022
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
649 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
$1,325,000
10 Jan 2022 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Fern Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,760/m² of land (n=111). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Fern Bay
+18.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,122,500
-0.63 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.10%
Suburb median $1,122,500 from 38 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 $884/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
Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Century 21 NovocastrianTo access contract and other documents, click here: https://tinyurl.com/22rrxd84
This spectacular home is the epitome of luxury living, no expense has been spared in the masterful design and construction.
Constructed by McDonald Jones Homes in 2017, the home comprises of multiple living areas internally, ideally suited to the established family or someone looking to take advantage of the coastal lifestyle on offer. On entrance, the 11ft high ceilings exaggerate the immense size of the home. 3 of the bedrooms can be found at the front of the home and are accompanied by a rumpus/lounge room with a study nook. The main bedroom suite is one to behold with his and hers walk through robe flowing into a large ensuite.
The rear of the home boasts all of the living areas with the fully integrated kitchen sitting as the focal point. A huge island bench boasting 40mm stone bench tops, top-of-the-line Fisher and Paykel Appliances, Butlers pantry and ample storage are all features that ideally suit the budding home chef. This open plan living space also boasts a spacious lounge or formal dining area which flows perfectly to the tiled alfresco area, overlooking the pool. Additionally, a sound proof media room is perfect for a home movie night.
The double garage boasts drive through access and the floor plan has been modified to transform the study room into a fully functioning home workshop.
Adding further appeal is the homes' position within a beachside community, rich in family credentials and boasting easy access to parks, playgrounds, cycleway and only 20 minutes from Newcastle CBD. This is a tempting package with nothing left to do but move in and enjoy the lifestyle on offer.
Property Features:
- McDonald Jones - Seaside Retreat Design
- Plantation shutters throughout
- Ducted Air-conditioning - 2 Zones
- Workshop to garage and drive through access
- Micron Security System
- 6.6kw Solar System
- Spear point with automated irrigation
- Plumbing to fridge space
- Butlers pantry
- 900mm Industrial style Fisher & Paykel Cooktop
- Soundproofed Main Bedroom and Cinema Room
- Caravan or Boat Parking Bay
- Outdoor Shower
- Council Rates: Approx. $1,888 p/a.
- Water Rates: Approx. S735 + Usage p/a.
- Community Title Levies: Approx. $1,197.00 p/a.
- Estimated Rental Return: $800 - $900 per week.
Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of the information contained in this marketing, Century 21 Novocastrian will not be held liable for any errors in typing or information. All interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries in order to determine whether or not this information is in fact accurate. Photos have been edited for marketing.
Listing description written by Casey Healey, Century 21 Novocastrian — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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