Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Katoomba › Narrow Neck Rd
$1,000,000
Last sold
15 Apr 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
808 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
15 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Katoomba
+9.3%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
-0.26 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.06%
Suburb median $915,000 from 95 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 $539/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
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Purcell Property Blue MountainsElevated on a peaceful street and capturing sensational escarpment views across the breathtaking Megalong Valley, this residence presents an outstanding opportunity for both lifestyle buyers and savvy investors seeking a high-performing Airbnb or holiday retreat. Its combination of privacy, scenery and proximity to Katoomba's vibrant village makes it highly appealing to visitors looking to experience the very best of the Blue Mountains. Framed by natural bushland and alive with local birdlife, the home offers a serene setting that feels wonderfully secluded while remaining conveniently close to town, with an inviting front verandah perfectly positioned to take in spectacular sunsets over the valley.
Inside, the home opens to a warm, open-plan living and dining space featuring a slow-combustion fireplace and reverse cycle A/C, thoughtfully designed to capture and enhance the stunning outlook. Large windows draw in the scenery, while a beautiful stained-glass feature window adds warmth and character. The updated kitchen sits at the heart of the home, offering modern convenience and functionality, ideal for both everyday living and effortless entertaining.
Accommodation comprises three well-sized bedrooms, two of which are positioned to capture the views and include built-in robes, with the master also featuring reverse cycle A/C. The updated bathroom is well-appointed, while a separate laundry with additional storage and external access adds practicality. Solar panels and a single car garage further enhance the home's overall appeal and functionality.
Outdoors, the expansive bushland yard showcases a variety of native plantings and attracts abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful sanctuary. An elevated outdoor entertaining area provides the perfect space for alfresco dining against a stunning escarpment backdrop. Peacefully positioned yet just moments from Katoomba Village, cafes, shops and amenities, this property delivers a rare balance of tranquillity, convenience and investment potential.
Summary of Features:
- Sweeping escarpment views across the Megalong Valley
- Elevated position in a peaceful street providing a private bushland setting
- Inviting front verandah ideal for relaxing and enjoying sunsets
- Slow combustion fire place and two reverse cycle A/C units
- Cozy open plan living and dining with stained-glass feature window
- Updated kitchen with electric cooking and renovated bathroom
- Three well-sized bedrooms, two with stunning views and built-in robes
- Separate laundry with external access and single car garage
- Expansive native bushland yard with elevated outdoor entertaining area
- The home was originally constructed in 1996
Listing description written by Cassandra Curtis, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.