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.
$1,410,000
Last sold
13 Feb 2026
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,951 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
$1,410,000
13 Feb 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
+54.1%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
-1.07 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 MountainsCombining refined elegance with serene mountain tranquillity, this impressive residence is located just minutes from Katoomba town centre, local shops, cafés, schools, and essential amenities. Featuring high ceilings, polished timber floors, ornate cornices, ceiling roses, and exquisite stained-glass windows, the home exudes timeless character. Thoughtfully enhanced with modern comforts, it offers a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive.
At the heart of the home, the light-filled kitchen, dining, and living areas unfold in a thoughtfully designed open-plan layout. The gourmet kitchen is a standout, featuring quartz benchtops, gas cooking, a skylight and quality integrated appliances. Generous windows capture lush garden views, while French doors open seamlessly to the wraparound veranda, enhancing the indoor–outdoor connection. Whether relaxing by the fire or entertaining on the veranda, the space is designed to maximise natural light and harmonious everyday living.
Accommodation is private and well sized, with the main bedroom offering full-height built-ins and a contemporary ensuite. Two additional bedrooms are positioned at the rear of the home, ensuring peace and comfort for family or visiting guests. Further adding to the home's versatility is a lower-level studio, ideal for storage or a creative workspace. The home is supported by modern enhancements throughout, including solar panels, Brivis gas heating, and a classic open fireplace.
Outdoors, the property unfolds into an idyllic garden sanctuary set on a tranquil 1,951sqm parcel. Meandering pathways wind through established cold-climate gardens, vegetable beds, and a generous level lawn, offering both serenity and space. A tandem garage provides convenience, while the home's prime location ensures easy access to everything Katoomba has to offer-natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a lifestyle that captures the very best of the Blue Mountains.
Summary of Features:
- Prime Katoomba location close to shops, schools and amenities
- Charming residence with ornate ceilings and timber floors
- Open-plan living areas with great natural light and veranda access
- Renovated kitchen with quartz bench tops and gas cooking
- Main bedroom positioned at the front of the home with ensuite and built-ins
- Separate studio perfect for storage or creative purposes
- 1,951sqm block with established gardens, veggie gardens and lawn space
- Solar panels, gas heating, fireplace, garage and workshop space
Listing description written by Joanne Larkin, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.