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NSW › Swansea › Josephson St

35 Josephson St, Swansea NSW 2281

House

$842,361

Last sold

4 May 2024

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

696 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 $842,361 (4 May 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 696 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Swansea (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,746/m² of land (n=128). 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

$842,361

4 May 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Swansea (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,746/m² of land (n=128). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Swansea at a glance

4,986

People

$1,165,400

Median sale

$602/wk

Median rent

2.69%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Swansea report →

Vs Swansea

-27.7%

Median sale

Suburb $1,165,400

+1.03 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.69%

Suburb median $1,165,400 from 44 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$842,3614 May 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 Nov 2023

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 $602/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

Swansea in one glance

Swansea at a glance

4,986

People

$1,165,400

Median sale

$602/wk

Median rent

2.69%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Swansea report →

Keep researching

  • Why Swansea? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Swansea →
  • Other records on Josephson St →

Listing material

Listed by SOLD Real Estate

Auction Registration Link - https://buy.realtair.com/properties/128041

Unbeatable Location for Investing, Living or Weekending! Dual Income Now with Potential+ Down The Track To Redevelop - The Choice Is Yours!

Set in a prime location walking distance to the water and channel, and its proximity to the central business district (CBD) with its array of shops, cafes, and amenities. This property is not just a serene waterside retreat, but it also presents a versatile investment opportunity. It is ideal for those seeking a dual-income investment, as it includes two units on one title. This feature makes it perfect for someone looking for a weekend or holiday home with the added benefit of earning extra income from the second unit. Additionally, its potential for future redevelopment adds to its appeal, making it a smart choice for those looking to land bank in a sought-after area.

Unit 1

Read the full description

- Provides a warm welcome with its inviting lounge/sitting room that seamlessly transitions into a galley-style kitchen, ensuring efficient use of space and creating a lovely flow through the home.

- The kitchen then leads to a cozy dining area that can comfortably fit a 6 seater table, perfect for family meals and social gatherings.

- The entire lounge, kitchen, dining & extra living all bask in the sunlight thanks to the north facing windows.

- Adjacent to the dining room is a large enclosed space that serves as an excellent second living area or entertainment room.

- The unit features a very spacious bedroom adorned with high ceilings, amplifying the sense of openness and elbow room.

- An oversized bathroom provides ample room for the integrated laundry, with a separate toilet, shower and plenty of space to store anything you need.

- Currently Rented $350 per week

Unit 2

- Offers a distinctive charm with its detached laundry facility that includes a convenient second toilet, adding to the functionality.

- The heart of this unit is the lovely, expansive living room that lets in natural light

- This pairs beautifully with the updated kitchen, embodying modern comforts and a neutral colour palette.

- Owners or tenants will revel in the massive main bedroom, where high ceilings create an airy & light feeling.

- The bedroom's renovated ensuite adds a touch of elegance and comfort, ensuring a private and quality experience for its occupants.

- Featuring updated split system air conditioner, downlights, carpets & curtains

- Currently Rented $410 per week

Investing in a property divided into two self-contained units under one roof presents a remarkable opportunity to maximize your return on investment. With both units available for rent, you can tap into two revenue streams, effectively doubling the income you would receive from a single-family residence.

This setup offers enhanced stability; if one unit is ever vacant, the second unit is likely still generating income, mitigating financial risk and ensuring continuous cash flow. Moreover, the versatility of a dual-unit property allows for mixed-use opportunities.

You could choose to occupy one unit as your primary residence while leasing the other, offsetting your own living expenses. Alternatively, one unit could serve as a holiday retreat for personal use, while the other continues to contribute rental income. This flexibility is a strategic advantage, providing both a personal sanctuary and an income-producing asset, a combination that is as rare as it is financially rewarding

With an E1 Local Centre zoning under the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014, this property offers a unique and versatile investment opportunity. This zoning allows for a variety of low-impact commercial activities to be conducted without the need for development consent, such as home businesses, home industries, and home occupations. It also permits the use of building and business identification signs, providing valuable exposure for any on-site business ventures.

Furthermore, with development consent, the scope for use expands to include a range of community-serving facilities like childcare centers, medical centers, entertainment venues, and even residential flat buildings.

This flexibility opens up multiple avenues for generating income and leveraging the property to its fullest potential. Whether you wish to run a business from home, develop the site for commercial purposes, or explore mixed-use options, an E1 Local Centre zoned property is a strategic choice that can adapt to the evolving demands of the market.

Act now to secure this exceptional Swansea property, a practical and profitable investment with its dual-income potential and redevelopment prospects.

This is more than a home; it's a smart financial strategy and a gateway to a sought-after waterside lifestyle, all in one remarkable package.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to invest in your future, both personally and financially.

Calling for offers, what's your thoughts?

*Disclaimer: The information provided in this advertisement, including all marketing images, is intended for general guidance only and should be considered indicative. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own independent research and inquiries. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this information, the seller or real estate agency makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information, including the marketing images. These images are intended to provide a visual guide only. Buyers must rely solely on their own research, and due diligence in evaluating the property. The seller or agency bears no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided or for any buyer's reliance on this information.

AUCTION register

https://buy.realtair.com/properties/128041

Listing description written by Shanti Page, SOLD Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Courtyard
  • Secure Parking

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