Balgowlah Heights at a glance
3,464
People
$5,050,000
Median sale
$2,013/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Balgowlah Heights › Fisher St
5
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
871 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Balgowlah Heights (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $6,801/m² of land (n=31). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Balgowlah Heights at a glance
3,464
People
$5,050,000
Median sale
$2,013/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $2,013/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
Balgowlah Heights at a glance
3,464
People
$5,050,000
Median sale
$2,013/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Sweetnams Real EstateArchitecturally conceived and constructed in 1956, 47 Fisher Street stands as an enduring example of Balgowlah Heights' timeless design - a home defined by craftsmanship, proportion and permanence. Held by one family since completion, it remains beautifully intact: a rare combination of solid construction, style and future potential.
More than just a property, this is a chapter of Balgowlah Heights history - where kids learned to swim in the pool, where birthdays and Christmases filled the rooms with laughter. Nearly seventy years later, it stands ready for its next custodian to continue the story - whether through a sensitive restoration or a contemporary redesign.
Key Features at a Glance
• Solid architecture with enduring construction
• Architect-designed concept drawings available, illustrating exciting renovation potential further enhancing the current harbour views
• 4 bedrooms upstairs + self-contained flat below (5 bedrooms in total)
• North-East aspect with elevated natural light and harbour views to Manly
• Double frontage on Fisher Street, commanding street presence
• Triple garage with internal access plus additional off-street parking
• Family-sized living, magnificent sandstone fireplace
• Pool and outdoor entertaining framed by lush greenery
• 871sqm block offering scope to live in now, renovate, extend, or rebuild
The Details that Matter
This is an untouched gem - original in detail yet iconic in design. The newly completed architectural concept drawings demonstrate how easily this home could evolve - adding volume, light, and modern flow while honouring its defined bones. For renovators, it's a designer-ready canvas with soul. For rebuilders, it's a premium, gently elevated block with the potential to become a showpiece. Either way, the foundations are rock solid and the scope to add value is immense.
The Craft and the Canvas
Every line of this home speaks to an era of design clarity - long horizontals, deep eaves, and a grounded connection to landscape. The opportunity now lies in refining rather than replacing: expanding glass, elevating finishes, introducing new rhythm while preserving its character. For those with an architectural eye, this is a residence ready to be reinterpreted - a structure with soul, scale, and story.
A suite of concept drawings re-imagines the home for contemporary life - expanding living zones, introducing spatial flow, and amplifying light without compromising its architectural integrity. These concepts showcase how originality and innovation can coexist, offering a clear blueprint for the next custodian to create something extraordinary whilst capturing expansive north east views to Manly Cove and beyond.
Why You'll Love the Location
Positioned one street back from Forty Baskets Beach and the Manly to Spit coastal walk, Fisher Street sits in the heart of Balgowlah Heights' most coveted enclave. Wander to harbourside tracks, Tania Park, or the village café scene within minutes, with Manly's beaches, dining, and ferries just down the hill. It's a lifestyle defined by connection, community, and calm.
This isn't just a home - it's a story waiting for its next chapter.
47 Fisher Street, Balgowlah Heights - timeless, solid, and ready to evolve.
***Concept images, architectural drawings, and indicative outlooks (including drone photography) are provided for illustrative purposes only and are intended as a visual guide. Any future development, renovation, or view potential is subject to council approval (STCA). Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries and rely on their own due diligence regarding feasibility and approvals.
Listing description written by Yorick Sweetnam, Sweetnams Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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