Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Metford › Chelmsford Dr
$730,000
Last sold
5 Dec 2024
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
671 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
$730,000
5 Dec 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,105/m² of land (n=122). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Metford
-11.0%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
+0.47 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.80%
Suburb median $820,000 from 44 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 $600/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
Metford at a glance
4,730
People
$820,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by The Agency Hunter ValleyNestled in a prime pocket of Metford, 49 Chelmsford Drive delivers on both space and lifestyle, making it a family sanctuary in every sense.
With a blend of open, sunlit interiors and multiple living zones, this home caters effortlessly to larger families, while its lush, landscaped gardens add a touch of elegance.
Positioned on a generous 671sqm block, residents enjoy close proximity to schools, shopping at Stockland Green Hills, and outdoor amenities.
From the inviting Queensland room to the flexible living spaces, this property provides a harmonious mix of comfort and convenience for families seeking a vibrant, community-focused lifestyle.
- Deceptively spacious family home on a 671sqm block with multiple, large living spaces
- Walk to Metford Public School, Maitland Christian School and local early learning centre
- You can also walk to Metford Tennis Courts and Stockland Green Hills Shopping Centre
- Metford train station, sports grounds and parks and playgrounds are also located nearby
- Charming brick facade framed by lush landscaped gardens including manicured hedges
- Front verandah invites you in to a spacious, light-filled home with a peaceful atmosphere
- Spacious, sunny living room is ideal for growing families with modern timber-look flooring
- An open floor plan connects the living space to the dining area and the gourmet kitchen
- Whip up a delicious meal in the chef's kitchen with its quality Fisher & Paykel appliances
- Features include an electric oven and a four-burner cooktop, in addition to a dishwasher
- Caesarstone 20mm benchtops and a glass splashback combine with style in the kitchen
- Enjoy your meal in the adjacent dining space before moving out to the large family room
- These living spaces provide a seamless flow and an ideal backdrop for family gatherings
- Plush charcoal carpet combine in the family room to create a calm and modern aesthetic
- It's the perfect location for a home theatre, a children's playroom or a teenager's retreat
- Split-system A/C keeps you cool while sliding doors connect you to the entertaining area
- The entertaining area is a spacious, glass-encased Queensland room perfect for BBQs
- Enjoy summer nights in this amazing space, with timber-look flooring and ample lighting
- Watch the children play in the fully-fenced yard with its established garden and lush lawn
- There are four large bedrooms with plush carpet underfoot and three with built-in robes
- The master also has a box-bay window that's perfect for creating a parents' retreat area
- Split-system air-conditioning in the master ensures your comfort no matter what season
- Sleek and stylish family bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, plus a large vanity
- Separate toilet, plus a powder room located off the Queenslander room for extra comfort
- Other features are an internal laundry with access the Queenslander room, linen closet
- The property offers a water tank with pump, and bedroom 4 has external access to carport
- Electric hot water system, downlights throughout, two separate clotheslines in backyard
- Exposed aggregate driveway, two carports with space for three cars, plus single garage
- Ideal investment opportunity with an estimated rental return of $650 - $685 per week
Council Rates $2,472pa
Water Rates $751pa
Listing description written by Charlie Lund, The Agency Hunter Valley — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.