Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Sawtell › Sixteenth Ave
$1,200,000
Last sold
27 Dec 2024
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
992.7 m²
Land
191 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
$1,200,000
27 Dec 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Sawtell (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,694/m² of land (n=67). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Sawtell
-4.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,250,000
+0.10 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.48%
Suburb median $1,250,000 from 27 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 $596/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
Sawtell at a glance
3,828
People
$1,250,000
Median sale
$596/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Sawtell Real Estate CoPositioned on a generous 992m2 block, this traditional coastal home offers a truly fantastic lifestyle opportunity.
Featuring an exceptionally versatile floorplan, a terrific rear yard and walking access to Sawtell Village and Beach, this home if perfect for buyers wanting all the conveniences of Sawtell Village living, without sacrificing space to breathe.
Internally, the home has had some updates, with a full internal repaint, lighting and new carpets added to the bedrooms. The central living area is the heart of the home, connecting well with the kitchen and dining area and offering character through its exposed timber beams, cypress pine ceilings and feature brick fireplace.
Northern aspect benefits for the kitchen, dining, living room, family room and a good portion of th covered outdoor area enjoy the natural light and winter sun.
The kitchen offers plenty of storage, a new electric hotplate/oven and a dishwasher for convenience, while also allowing direct access to the large, covered, outdoor deck. The outdoor entertainment deck is very large and makes for a wonderful space to host friends and family with peaceful outlook over the spacious rear yard.
The Master bedroom is well sized and features a walk-through wardrobe and ensuite bathroom, with the other three bedrooms all featuring BIR's as well. There is a secondary living area at the front of the home which provides that important extra space, which could also serve as a 5th bedroom for bigger families, and a study/home office located in the center of the home.
The main bathroom, while not brand new and modern, is very functional and in great order. It connects to sizeable laundry space with more storage cupboards and a separate toilet.
Stepping outside, the rear yard is very impressive, offering a generous amount of lawn space, established garden beds with trees, a greenhouse and even a veggie patch. There is a 3mx3m garden shed (on slab) for storing your mower and garden tools and the entire space is fully fenced for privacy.
The freestanding Colorbond garage is large, providing parking for two smaller vehicles while also offering a workshop and additional storage room. The driveway could allow access to the yard for vehicles and there is a separate driveway on the southern side of the home for further off-street parking, which would be ideal for storing your caravan or boat if needed.
Overall, a wonderful option for families or downsizers, providing plenty of internal and external living space with Sawtell village right at your fingertips.
Note: The position of the existing dwelling on the block could allow potential for sub-division of a separate block at the rear of the property, Subject to Council Approval. This could allow for a separate home to be built or could accommodate a dual occupancy scenario for families looking to purchase/live together.
Additional Features:
- Split system air conditioner to the living room.
- Full internal repaint, part external repaint.
- Updated carpets, fans, lighting.
- Solar Power System, Solar Hot Water System
Council Rates: $4,402 per annum
Land Size: 992.7m2, zoned R2
Listing description written by Barry France, Sawtell Real Estate Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.