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NSW › Clarence Town › Fords Rd

41 Fords Rd, Clarence Town NSW 2321

Land

$720,000

Last sold

24 July 2024

0

Bedrooms

0

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

13,350 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 $720,000 (24 July 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 13,350 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded Land sales in Clarence Town (last 5 years) with land size: median $75/m² of land (n=9). 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

$720,000

24 July 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded Land sales in Clarence Town (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $75/m² of land (n=9). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Clarence Town at a glance

2,350

People

$982,500

Median sale

$539/wk

Median rent

2.85%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Clarence Town report →

Vs Clarence Town

-26.7%

Median sale

Suburb $982,500

+1.04 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.85%

Suburb median $982,500 from 28 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. Listedprice unknowncompleted12 Aug 2024
  2. Sold$720,00024 July 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 $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.

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

Clarence Town in one glance

Clarence Town at a glance

2,350

People

$982,500

Median sale

$539/wk

Median rent

2.85%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Clarence Town report →

Keep researching

  • Why Clarence Town? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Clarence Town →
  • Other records on Fords Rd →

Listing material

Listed by River Realty Maitland

Space to dream: Prime land ready for your vision

For exclusive access to River Realty VIP properties please join http://bit.ly/RiverVIPs today, or SMS 'RiverVIPS' to 0428 166 755.

The Key Details

- Approx. 1.33Ha registered allotment

Read the full description

- Power available from street

- 20m x 9m shed recently constructed with a 3.8m high roller door to allow for caravan access

- 60,000L Pioneer water tank (10,000L fire reserve) – with brand new water pump (not installed)

- Close proximity to local shops including a pharmacy, IGA supermarket, doctor's surgery, and public school

- Zoned for Clarence Town Public School and Dungog High School

- 35 minutes to Maitland CBD

- 55 minutes to Nelson Bay (Port Stephens)

The Agent Loves

"With the ideal shed already built, a wide sweeping access to allow for trucks, and the driveway already in, all that's left is for you to do is build your dream home here."

The Location

With its serene riverside setting, Clarence Town offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its streets are lined with a mix of modern amenities and heritage buildings, reflecting a rich history that adds to its allure. Whether you're taking a stroll along the river or enjoying a community event, Clarence Town embodies a perfect balance of tranquil living and vibrant community engagement.

Maitland - 32 min (34.6km)

Stockland Green Hills - 32 min (34.1km)

Newcastle - 58 min (56.7km)

The Opportunity

Discover the allure of a tranquil lifestyle with this exceptional offering at 41 Fords Road, Clarence Town - a blank canvas awaiting your vision. This extra-large registered allotment presents an ideal opportunity for those yearning for a tree change, offering the perfect blend of serene natural beauty and vibrant community life. Here, you're not just buying land; you're stepping into a dream where your imagination can flourish and your ideal home comes to life.

Nestled in a picturesque setting, this property is tailor-made for families or anyone seeking to escape the constraints of city living without sacrificing community connectivity. The space and tranquillity on offer here are unparalleled, with a generous plot that beckons you to embrace outdoor living and the chance to weave yourself into the fabric of a lively local community.

Adding to the appeal, a recently constructed 20m x 9m shed stands proudly on the site, complete with a 3.8m high roller door designed to accommodate your caravan, making adventures an easy part of your new lifestyle. Essential services are at your fingertips, with single-phase power available from the street, and water needs are covered by a 60,000L Pioneer water tank, which includes a 10,000L fire reserve, accompanied by a brand-new water pump ready for installation.

The conveniences of modern living are just a stone's throw away, with local shops, a pharmacy, IGA supermarket, doctor's surgery, and public school within close proximity. This block is zoned for Clarence Town Public School and Dungog High School, ensuring your educational needs are well-catered for. Plus, with Maitland CBD and the Stockland Green Hills shopping complex just over 30 minutes away, and New Castle and Nelson Bay within an hour's drive, you'll enjoy both seclusion and accessibility.

41 Fords Road is a doorway to a life where peace, space, and community converge. Don't miss the chance to make your dream home a reality in this enchanting corner of Clarence Town.

SMS 41For to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.

Listing description written by Chad Buckley, River Realty Maitland — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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