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.
NSW › Lorn › Roxburgh St
$952,000
Last sold
10 Feb 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
505.9 m²
Land
122 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$952,000
10 Feb 2026 · 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
-18.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,162,500
+0.60 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:
- A beautifully presented, classic cottage home set in an idyllic Lorn location
- Stylish timber flooring, plush wool carpet, soaring 2.9m ceilings and ornate cornices
- Daikin split system air conditioning, a gas bayonet and ceiling fans throughout
- Side access to a single car garage in the yard
- An inviting living room with a decorative fireplace, plus a dining room with direct access to the yard
- Well appointed kitchen with timber cabinetry, 40mm benchtops, a dual sink, a built-in pantry, gas cooking and quality appliances
- Bathroom with a shower and a freestanding clawfoot bath, plus an additional WC in the laundry
- Covered outdoor area and a spacious grassed yard with established trees
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,235.04 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $858.33 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $670 approx. per week
With its classic façade and undeniable street appeal, this delightful Lorn cottage presents a wonderful opportunity to enter one of the region's most coveted suburbs. Warm, welcoming and full of character, this is a home that feels inviting right from the point of arrival.
Positioned in the lovely riverside pocket of Lorn, this address places you just moments from Maitland's CBD and a short drive from Green Hills Shopping Centre, with a range of retail, dining and services on offer. Weekends can be spent exploring Newcastle's coastline in 45 minutes, or sampling the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley vineyards just 25 minutes from home.
With its storybook white picket fence, grassed front lawn and welcoming front porch, this charming cottage captures Lorn's timeless appeal from the outset. Once inside, the home continues to impress with classic features including soaring 2.9m ceilings, ornate cornices, stylish timber floors and plush wool carpet, all contributing to an instantly warm and calming atmosphere.
Three bedrooms are on offer, two showcasing beautiful stained-glass windows, with each bedroom including a ceiling fan with a light and a built-in wardrobe, providing restful retreats for the household.
The bathroom blends period charm with everyday practicality, offering a vanity, a shower, a toilet and a classic clawfoot bath that offers the perfect spot to unwind.
A generous laundry adds excellent functionality, featuring a 40mm benchtop, a sink and the bonus of a second WC.
The kitchen continues the home's warm aesthetic with timber cabinetry, 40mm benchtops, a dual sink and quality appliances, including a Bosch dishwasher, an oven, a gas cooktop and an integrated range hood. A built-in pantry and a ceiling fan with a light complete this inviting workspace.
Flowing from the kitchen, the dining room offers a comfortable space for meals, enhanced by Daikin split system air conditioning and a gas bayonet. Timber doors open directly to the alfresco, extending the home's living space outdoors.
Centrally positioned, the living room provides a cosy place to gather, highlighted by a decorative fireplace and a ceiling fan with a light.
In the yard, a covered outdoor area offers the ideal spot for your morning coffee, whilst the large grassed backyard with established trees creates the perfect spot for kids and pets to play. Side access leads to a single garage in the yard, providing handy off street parking for your car.
With its classic appeal and prized Lorn address, this home presents an opportunity that is not to be missed. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located within an easy stroll from cafes and local shopping options
- A quick 5 minute drive to Maitland CBD for all your everyday needs
- Located just 15 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 45 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 25 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.