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NSW › Karuah › Engel Ave

37 Engel Ave, Karuah NSW 2324

House

$545,000

Last sold

5 Apr 2024

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

935.8 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 $545,000 (5 Apr 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 936 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Karuah (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,171/m² of land (n=43). 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

$545,000

5 Apr 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Karuah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,171/m² of land (n=43). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Karuah at a glance

2,583

People

$705,000

Median sale

$525/wk

Median rent

3.87%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Karuah report →

Vs Karuah

-22.7%

Median sale

Suburb $705,000

+1.14 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.87%

Suburb median $705,000 from 17 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$545,0005 Apr 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 Mar 2024

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 $525/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

Karuah in one glance

Karuah at a glance

2,583

People

$705,000

Median sale

$525/wk

Median rent

3.87%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Karuah report →

Keep researching

  • Why Karuah? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Karuah →
  • Other records on Engel Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

RIVERSIDE HOME, READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER!

Property Highlights:

- A spacious brick and tile home set on a massive 935.8 sqm parcel of land, just a short stroll from the banks of the Karuah River.

- Dedicated living room + an open plan living and dining area.

Read the full description

- Large u-shaped kitchen with ample storage, 30mm laminate benchtops and a freestanding Euromaid oven.

- Three generously sized bedrooms, all featuring ceiling fans.

- 2x split system air conditioning systems in the master bedroom and open living.

- Glass sliding doors to a semi-enclosed alfresco area, with a dedicated laundry + additional storage room.

- Rear lane access to the huge yard with a separate single car garage + garden sheds for all your tools and gear!

Outgoings:

Council Rates: $1,315.05 approx. per annum

Water Rates: $767.52 approx. per annum

Rental Returns: $470-$500 approx. per week

Set on a massive 935.8 sqm parcel of land, within moments of the stunning Karuah River, this three bedroom brick home is sure to prove popular with first home buyers, sea changers and investors, who can spot a great buy from a mile away!

Karuah is a lovely riverside village, steeped in history, renowned for its fresh oysters and top fishing spots, with plenty of scenic locations along the river and recreation options to enjoy.

The pristine shores of Port Stephens are a 45 minute drive, with the township of Raymond Terrace just 20 minutes away, offering all the daily services and amenities you could require.

Located within walking distance of the Karuah River, parklands, local shopping options and the RSL Club, this perfectly positioned home is sure to impress!

Upon arrival, a sweeping grassed lawn and a large verandah spanning the width of the home provide a lovely first impression. Stepping inside you'll enter the dedicated living area of the home, with exposed brick walls, stepped cornices, and a large window providing a lovely view across the front yard.

Three bedrooms are tucked away along a private hallway, all featuring ceiling fans, providing additional comfort during the warmer seasons. Servicing these bedrooms is the bathroom located along the hall which includes a ¾ timber panel wall, a large vanity, a shower and the convenience of a separate WC.

At the rear of the home, you will find a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area, complete with split system air conditioning, providing year round comfort for all.

The large U-shaped kitchen offers plenty of storage space in the surrounding cabinetry, ample room atop the 30mm benchtops, a freestanding Euromaid oven, and a handy servery window to the living area.

Glass sliding doors open out to a semi-enclosed alfresco area, with a dedicated laundry and storage space located adjacent. Stepping outside to the yard, you'll note a lovely paved area, perfect for enjoying your outdoor meals under the stars.

Storage will pose no issue in this home, with rear access via Halloran Lane to the Colorbond garage, along with several garden sheds in the yard for all your tools and gear.

The massive 935.8 sqm parcel of land provides a grassed yard, established garden beds, and with this much space, plenty of potential to explore!

A home of this nature, set 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;

- A short stroll to the mighty Karuah River, local shopping, and parklands to enjoy.

- 20 minutes from Raymond Terrace, providing a huge range of services and retail options for all your daily needs.

- Less than 30 minutes to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

- A 45 minute drive to the pristine shores of Port Stephens.

- Less than an hour to city lights and sights of Newcastle.

***Health & Safety Measures are in Place for Open Homes & All Private Inspections

Disclaimer:

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.

Listing description written by Troy Graham, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 1
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