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41 River Rd, Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

0

Car spaces

1,455 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 1,455 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Shoalhaven Heads (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,513/m² of land (n=103). 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shoalhaven Heads (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,513/m² of land (n=103). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Shoalhaven Heads at a glance

2,914

People

$1,179,000

Median sale

$657/wk

Median rent

2.90%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shoalhaven Heads report →

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. Soldprice unknown30 Sept 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 July 2025

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 $657/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.

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

Shoalhaven Heads in one glance

Shoalhaven Heads at a glance

2,914

People

$1,179,000

Median sale

$657/wk

Median rent

2.90%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shoalhaven Heads report →

Keep researching

  • Why Shoalhaven Heads? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Shoalhaven Heads →
  • Other records on River Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Shellharbour

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

Discover an extraordinary opportunity on one of Shoalhaven Heads' most coveted stretches, where 41 River Road presents one of the largest residential blocks in this prestigious riverside suburb. This remarkable property represents one of the most highly anticipated development opportunities on the South Coast, offering astute buyers, families and developers an unparalleled canvas to create something truly exceptional (STCA).

Prime Riverfront Position - Positioned along the iconic Shoalhaven River, this substantial holding captures the very essence of waterfront living. The majestic river meanders gracefully past your doorstep, offering ever-changing vistas of sparkling waters, native bushland, and the distant mountain ranges that frame this spectacular coastal valley. The Shoalhaven River, renowned for its pristine waters and abundant marine life, provides year-round recreation opportunities from your own private riverside retreat.

Expansive Land Holding - This generous allotment stands as one of the largest residential blocks available in Shoalhaven Heads, providing exceptional scope for grand-scale residential development or the creation of a truly magnificent family estate. The substantial frontage maximizes river views and ensures privacy, while the depth of the block offers endless possibilities for landscaped gardens, recreational facilities, and multiple structures.

Read the full description

Dream Family Home Potential - Envision your ultimate family sanctuary where children can grow up exploring the river's edge, where teenagers can learn to water ski and fish from the backyard, and where multi-generational families can gather for holidays that feel like permanent vacation. The established character of Shoalhaven Heads, combined with this property's generous proportions, provides the perfect foundation for creating a legacy family home that could be treasured for generations.

Development Potential (STCA) - Set on 1,455sqm approx and dual street access, this prime holding presents investors and developers with a rare opportunity to capitalize on Shoalhaven Heads' growing reputation as the South Coast's premier lifestyle destination. The substantial land area and prestigious riverfront location make this an ideal candidate for luxury residential subdivision, boutique development, or a singular grand residence that maximizes the spectacular river and valley outlook.

Location & Lifestyle Shoalhaven Heads enjoys a coveted position where the pristine Shoalhaven River meets the Pacific Ocean, creating a unique microclimate and lifestyle environment. The township offers essential services, quality dining such as the iconic Bangalay Dining , and recreational facilities, while remaining just minutes from Nowra's comprehensive amenities and approximately two hours from Sydney's CBD.

This is more than a property purchase - it's an investment in a lifestyle, a legacy, and a piece of the South Coast's most desirable real estate. Opportunities of this caliber in Shoalhaven Heads are exceptionally rare and highly sought after.

Contact us today to arrange your private inspection of this remarkable riverfront holding.

Listing description written by Ashley-John Hatch, Ray White Shellharbour — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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