Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,000,000
Last sold
11 Dec 2023
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
475.5 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
$1,000,000
11 Dec 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lorn (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,632/m² of land (n=42). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lorn
-14.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,162,500
+0.44 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.72%
Suburb median $1,162,500 from 8 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 $608/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
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- Beautifully presented cottage home with charming features and luxurious inclusions throughout.
- Dedicated formal living with a built-in combustion fireplace, a striking chandelier and large sash windows, open plan dining/kitchen + a versatile cellar room.
- Immaculately presented kitchen with a built-in oven and grill, a glass electric cooktop, a Bosch dishwasher, soft close cabinetry, timber benchtops + an island bench.
- Four bedrooms, providing plenty of space for all.
- Impeccably updated bathroom and ensuite with Thermonet underfloor heating + 20mm Caesarstone benchtops.
- Samsung 6 zoned ducted air conditioning, 4.6 kW solar system + ceiling fans throughout.
- Soaring 3m ornate ceilings, picture rails, a combustion fireplace + re-oiled original timber floorboards.
- Lovely grassed yard with established gardens + a paved alfresco area to enjoy.
- Separate single car garage, a carport, wide side access + a timber garden shed for your tools and gear.
Outgoings:
Rental Return: $650 approx. per week
Perfectly positioned in the lovely township of Lorn, across the road from the Hunter River, sits this beautifully updated cottage home, presenting a seamless blend of classic original features and stylish modern design. A home of this calibre is sure to impress discerning buyers from near and far.
Lorn is a suburb that enjoys a lovely semi-rural feel, whilst still enjoying easy access to city conveniences, with Maitland CBD just minutes away, Newcastle a short 45 minute commute, and all the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley a short 25 minute drive. Closer to home, you'll find a range of local cafes and shopping options just a short stroll away.
Presenting beautifully from the point of arrival, this home is framed by a stylish white fence, complete with a remote gate at the driveway that leads to the garage and a carport at the front of the home. Immaculately presented gardens and a lush green lawn complete the warm welcome.
Stepping inside the home, you'll arrive in the spacious entry hall, revealing the soaring 3m ceilings with ornate cornices and decorative pressed ceilings found throughout the home. The charming features continue with traditional picture rails, and the re-oiled original timber floorboards..
There are four bedrooms on offer, all with ceiling fans and plush carpet, providing a luxurious feel underfoot. Two of the bedrooms include built-in robes, whilst the master suite enjoys both a built-in robe and a spacious walk-in robe, providing ample storage for all. The stylishly updated ensuite completes the parent's retreat, with heated floor tiles, a floating timber twin vanity with a 20mm Caesarstone benchtop, and a walk-in shower with twin shower heads, delivering an oasis of relaxation.
The main bathroom services the remaining rooms, updated to the same high standard, with a timber vanity with a 20mm Caesarstone benchtop, and a back-to-wall freestanding bath/shower combination, with the smart addition of a laundry area as well.
Cleverly designed, this home features additional storage options including a cellar room, and further space in the attic, providing plenty of storage space for the growing family.
There is a lovely formal living area on offer, with a built-in combustion fireplace, a striking chandelier and large sash windows, providing lovely views to the front yard, offering the ideal setting to sit back and relax, particularly in the cooler seasons in front of the fire.
At the rear of the home is where you will find the open plan dining and kitchen area, bathed in natural light from the surrounding sash windows and French doors opening to the yard, with raked ceilings over the dining area adding to the sense of style and space.
The beautiful farmhouse-style kitchen includes plenty of storage in the soft close cabinetry with brushed metal fittings, a textured tile splashback, plenty of space atop the timber benchtops for all your food prep needs, and a large island bench with stylish pendant lighting overhead.
The home chef will be delighted to find quality appliances already in place, including a built-in oven and grill, a glass electric cooktop, and a Bosch dishwasher, delivering the ideal setting for creating all your gourmet meals.
Stepping outside, you'll discover the lovely grassed backyard that wraps around the home, established gardens, and a paved alfresco area, with lush climbing vines overhead providing cooling shade, with a landscaped path leading to the garage. The is also wide side access to the yard through an additional gate.
Packed with added extras, this impressive home also includes Samsung 6 zoned ducted air conditioning for year round comfort, a 4.6 kW solar system, and newly installed carpets and downlights as well.
This ideally located home enjoys easy access to the Hunter River, and with the ever-popular cafes of Lorn within a short stroll, your weekend plans are set. An added bonus is the lovely walk across the bridge to Maitland's heritage centre and revitalised riverside Levee precinct, offering a range of retail, dining and seasonal events to enjoy.
Make no mistake, a home presented to this standard, in a desirable lifestyle location such as this is sure to attract a large volume of interest. We encourage our clients to secure their inspections with the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located within an easy 5 minute stroll of Lorn's cafes.
- Zoned for quality schooling options including Nillo Infants School (K-2) and Bolwarra Public (K-6)
- A short 3 minute drive to Lorn Park Bowls Club and picturesque Lorn Park Oval.
- Located just 15 minutes from the newly refurbished destination shopping precinct, Green Hills shopping centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep.
- An easy 5 minute drive or 20 minute stroll to Maitland CBD for all your everyday needs.
- 45 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle.
- 25 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards.
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Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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