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4 Mort Ln, Shortland NSW 2307

House

$795,000

Last sold

1 Mar 2024

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

594.4 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $795,000 (1 Mar 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 594 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,281/m² of land (n=101). 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

$795,000

1 Mar 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,281/m² of land (n=101). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Shortland at a glance

5,480

People

$860,000

Median sale

$600/wk

Median rent

3.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shortland report →

Vs Shortland

-7.6%

Median sale

Suburb $860,000

+0.29 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.63%

Suburb median $860,000 from 31 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$795,0001 Mar 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted31 Jan 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 $600/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

Shortland in one glance

Shortland at a glance

5,480

People

$860,000

Median sale

$600/wk

Median rent

3.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shortland report →

Keep researching

  • Why Shortland? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Shortland →
  • Other records on Mort Ln →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED COTTAGE CHARMER!

Property Highlights:

- Stylishly updated cottage home set in the conveniently located suburb of Shortland.

- Light filled formal living area + an open plan dining/kitchen zone.

Read the full description

- Immaculately presented kitchen with a Whirlpool oven, a Delonghi induction cooktop, ample storage, shaker style cabinetry, 40mm benchtops, a subway tiled splashback + a breakfast bar.

- Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes.

- Stunning family bathroom with a separate shower and bath, sleek black fittings + an additional WC in the laundry.

- Large format tiles, plush new carpet, newly installed downlights + freshly painted throughout.

- Ducted air conditioning + ceiling fans throughout.

- 1.6kW solar system + a new electric hot water system.

- Freshly oiled Merbau timber deck overlooking the lovely grassed backyard.

- Separate Colorbond double garage with shelving and epoxy flake flooring.

Outgoings:

Council rates: $2,024 approx. per annum

Water rates: $811.98 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $600 approx. per week

Located in the conveniently placed suburb of Shortland, this beautifully updated cottage home offers one lucky buyer the chance to move in, unpack and enjoy, with all the hard work done for you already!

Shortland is a suburb that enjoys convenient access to Newcastle's city and beaches within a 25 minute drive, Newcastle Uni Callaghan campus within 5 minutes, and being set within a short distance of the Inner City Bypass, you'll be on your way to Maitland or heading up the Pacific Highway with ease.

Arriving at the home, you'll be greeted with a lovely landscaped garden, with paved pathways, and a long driveway that runs alongside the house, leading to the separate Colorbond double garage that comes complete with shelving and epoxy flake flooring.

Built with hardiplank cladding and tiled roof construction, this home provides plenty of curb appeal from the point of arrival.

Stepping inside you'll take in the beautiful renovation this home has undergone, with stunning large format tiles, newly installed downlights, and a fresh white paint palette, setting a stylish tone for what is to be discovered within this lovely home.

There are three bedrooms on offer, all with ceiling fans, built-in robes, and premium carpet, providing a luxurious feel underfoot.

The family bathroom has been stylishly updated, featuring a separate shower with a rain shower head and a built-in recess, a built-in bathtub, a floating timber top vanity, and chic black fittings throughout. An extra WC is located in the dedicated laundry room, providing additional convenience for all.

The spacious floor plan provides a generously sized formal living room, with plush carpet, a ceiling fan, and a large window providing lots of lovely natural light.

The open plan kitchen and dining area are located close by, with two large windows framing the dining zone, with a pendant light fixture overhead.

Designed to impress, the immaculately presented kitchen boasts quality features including wood look 40mm benchtops, shaker-style cabinetry, a subway tiled splashback, a dual stainless steel sink, and a breakfast bar for your casual dining.

The home chef will be delighted to find quality appliances already in place including a Whirlpool oven and a Delonghi induction cooktop.

A glass sliding door in the kitchen area provides a seamless connection between the indoor/outdoor living spaces, opening out to a covered, freshly oiled Merbau timber deck that wraps around the back of the property, with a shutter screen providing additional privacy to this perfect outdoor living space.

The backyard includes plenty of green grass for kids and pets to play, a garden shed for extra storage, with manicured hedges offering lush greenery and privacy alike.

Packed with added extras, this incredible home includes ducted air conditioning for your year-round comfort, a new electric hot water system, and a 1.6kW solar system for your sustainable living.

Make no mistake, a home presented to this high standard, set in such an ideal location is sure to draw a large amount of interest from buyers near and far. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to secure their inspections.

Why you'll love where you live;

- 5 minutes to Newcastle University, Callaghan campus.

- 25 minutes to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle.

- 35 minutes to the heritage centre of Maitland.

- A short drive to Jesmond, Wallsend or Waratah with a range of services, supermarkets and dining options to suit your needs.

- A 5 minute drive to Sandgate Station, connecting you to the city with ease.

***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 Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
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