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NSW › Thornton › John Arthur Ave

44 John Arthur Ave, Thornton NSW 2322

House

$940,000

Last sold

1 Apr 2026

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

871.5 m²

Land

198 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $940,000 (1 Apr 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 872 m² against a 198 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,303/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

$940,000

1 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,303/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Thornton at a glance

13,073

People

$890,000

Median sale

$703/wk

Median rent

4.11%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Thornton report →

Vs Thornton

+5.6%

Median sale

Suburb $890,000

-0.22 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.11%

Suburb median $890,000 from 110 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

i

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$940,0001 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted11 Mar 2026

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 $703/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

Thornton in one glance

Thornton at a glance

13,073

People

$890,000

Median sale

$703/wk

Median rent

4.11%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Thornton report →

Keep researching

  • Why Thornton? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Thornton →
  • Other records on John Arthur Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

COMFORT, CONVENIENCE AND A SHED TO MATCH!

Property Highlights:

- A classic family home with stylish updates throughout, set on a spacious 871.5 sqm parcel of land

- Side access to a 6.5m x 9m shed offering excellent storage or workshop space, plus an additional double carport

Read the full description

- Hybrid and plush carpet flooring, LED downlights, new roller blinds and a freshly painted interior

- Split system air conditioning and a heat pump hot water system

- Large living and dining area set at the entrance of the home

- Gourmet kitchen featuring a 20mm Caesarstone waterfall benchtop, a breakfast bar, a tiled splashback, a built-in pantry, a Euromaid freestanding oven and a Westinghouse dishwasher

- Three bedrooms, all fitted with built-in robes for convenient storage

- Stylishly updated bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, a shower with a rain showerhead and a built-in recess, an LED lit shaver cabinet, chic black fixtures, a back to wall freestanding bath and a separate WC

- Covered alfresco area with power access overlooking the spacious, fully fenced grassed yard

Outgoings:

Water Rates: $837.42 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $710 approx. per week

Constructed in 1985 with a classic brick and tiled roof design, this well presented Thornton home has been thoughtfully renovated throughout to offer comfortable, move in ready living. Over the past two to three years, the property has undergone a series of tasteful updates, including a new kitchen, a stylish bathroom renovation, fresh paint, updated flooring and new carpet, while the roof has also been redone. The result is a home that blends its timeless original build with modern finishes and practical everyday comfort.

Life in Thornton places everyday convenience close at hand. Local schooling, parks and the neighbourhood shopping complex are all within easy reach, while Green Hills Shopping Centre sits just a short drive away for major retail, dining and entertainment. When the weekend arrives, Newcastle's beaches and the Hunter Valley's renowned vineyards are both within around 35 minutes, offering the best of the region within comfortable reach.

Arriving at the home, a grassed front lawn and a welcoming timber front porch create a neat and inviting first impression. Stepping inside, the interior feels fresh and updated, with a recently painted colour palette complemented by a mix of hybrid flooring and carpet underfoot. LED downlights enhance the modern feel, while new roller blinds add both privacy and a clean finish throughout.

All three bedrooms are comfortably sized and include built-in robes, providing practical storage for everyday living.

The bathroom renovation has been completed with a stylish, contemporary finish. Floor to ceiling tiles frame the space, while a shower with a rain showerhead and a built-in recess, a vanity, an LED-lit shaver cabinet and chic black fixtures create a refined look. A back to wall freestanding bathtub adds a touch of luxury, with a separate WC positioned nearby for added convenience.

Positioned at the entrance of the home, the living and dining zone offers a welcoming space to relax or gather with family and friends, with Carrier split system air conditioning ensuring year round comfort.

Moving through to the kitchen, the recent renovation delivers both style and practicality. A 20mm Caesarstone waterfall benchtop forms the centrepiece with a breakfast bar for casual dining, while a large sink with a mixer tap, a tiled splashback and a built-in pantry provide everyday functionality. Appliances include a freestanding Euromaid oven with an electric cooktop and an integrated rangehood, along with a Westinghouse dishwasher. A sliding door connects directly to the alfresco, extending the living space outdoors.

The covered alfresco is spacious in size and includes power access, creating a versatile area for outdoor dining, entertaining or weekend barbecues. Beyond, the fully fenced backyard offers a generous grassed area with plenty of scope to further enhance the outdoor setting, whether through additional landscaping or designing your own future outdoor retreat.

Vehicle accommodation is well catered for with a long driveway running alongside the home to a double carport. Continuing through to the backyard, excellent side access leads to an impressive 6.5m x 9m shed, council approved and providing exceptional storage, workshop space or room for additional vehicles.

Offering modern improvements, excellent storage and a convenient Thornton location, this appealing home presents a fantastic opportunity for first home buyers, families or investors alike. With strong interest expected, 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;

- Only a short drive to the local Thornton Shopping Centre, train station, sporting fields, schooling, and so much more!

- Located just 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home

- A 15 minute drive to Maitland's CBD and the riverside Levee precinct

- A 35 minute drive to the city lights and sights of Newcastle or the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards

Disclaimer:

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

Listing description written by Jade Perryman, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Toilets: 1
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