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NSW › Mount Keira › Cato Pl

5 Cato Pl, Mount Keira NSW 2500

House

$1,835,000

Last sold

29 Nov 2025

5

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

791 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 $1,835,000 (29 Nov 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 791 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mount Keira (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,649/m² of land (n=44). 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

$1,835,000

29 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Keira (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,649/m² of land (n=44). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mount Keira at a glance

1,610

People

$1,300,000

Median sale

$682/wk

Median rent

2.73%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Keira report →

Vs Mount Keira

+41.2%

Median sale

Suburb $1,300,000

-0.80 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.73%

Suburb median $1,300,000 from 15 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. Sold$1,835,00029 Nov 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 Nov 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 $682/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

Mount Keira in one glance

Mount Keira at a glance

1,610

People

$1,300,000

Median sale

$682/wk

Median rent

2.73%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Keira report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mount Keira? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mount Keira →
  • Other records on Cato Pl →

Listing material

Listed by Ianni & Co. Property

An Exceptional and Exclusive Opportunity

Set in a peaceful cul-de-sac surrounded by the natural beauty of Mount Keira, this expansive five-bedroom family residence blends generous proportions, thoughtful design, and stunning escarpment views. Perfect for families seeking space, lifestyle and comfort, the home captures elevated views and offers multiple living zones ideal for entertaining or everyday relaxation.

Opportunities to secure a home in this tightly held pocket is exceptionally rare. Nestled at the base of the escarpment, this exclusive address offers a true sense of privacy and tranquillity while remaining only moments from Wollongong's city centre, beaches, and major amenities. Surrounded by lush bushland and elevated to capture breathtaking views, the location delivers a lifestyle that feels worlds away, where the sound of birdsong replaces traffic, and every window frames a view of nature's beauty. It's an address that embodies the best of Illawarra living, peaceful, scenic and deeply special.

From the moment you step through the inviting entryway, the home unfolds across two impressive levels designed for effortless family living. The ground floor presents a flexible layout featuring a formal lounge, a large open dining area, and a well-appointed kitchen complete with quality appliances, pantry storage, and large windows overlooking the treetops. Flowing seamlessly outdoors, the expansive deck provides the perfect backdrop for weekend gatherings while enjoying panoramic ocean and escarpment views and outdoor area that will keep you and the kids entertained all year round.

Read the full description

The home offers up to five bedrooms or a combination of bedrooms and multipurpose spaces. The ground floor media room (or fifth bedroom) adds flexibility for guests, teenagers, or a home office. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms each feature built-in wardrobes, with the oversized master suite enjoying its own ensuite, and incredible views overlooking the Illawarra, the ideal retreat to take in the peaceful surrounds.

Multiple living areas across both levels allow everyone their own space, including a generous upstairs family room perfect for relaxation. With a main bathroom, separate WC, and a guest powder room downstairs, the home is well equipped for growing families. The laundry offers direct outdoor access to a designated drying area, while ample storage throughout ensures practicality matches the home's style.

This incredible and rare home features:

- Beautifully finished with timber flooring upstairs and tiled living areas downstairs.

- Kitchen with dishwasher, ample bench space, and generous storage throughout.

- Open-plan dining area featuring split system air conditioning.

- Expansive alfresco deck capturing panoramic escarpment and ocean views - ideal for entertaining.

- Ceiling fans throughout the home for year-round comfort.

- All bedrooms upstairs appointed with built-in wardrobes with one bedroom opening up to a private balcony overlooking the Illawarra.

- Master bedroom complete with ensuite, built-in robe, and its own air conditioning unit

- Generous double garage with internal access and dedicated workshop area and ample storage throughout.

- Multiple living zones across both levels providing flexibility for family living with Alarm system and intercom both upstairs and downstairs.

- C4 Environmental Living Zoning on a generous 791m2 block.

- In a short 3-minute drive you can be on the Princes Motorway heading towards the Northern Suburbs or Wollongong and in a short 5-minute drive you can be heading down the south coast.

- A short 3-minute drive will have you at the University of Wollongong and just under a 10-minute drive you will be at the Wollongong CBD and the most pristine beaches in the Illawarra.

Blending generous proportions, versatile living spaces and one of Mount Keira's most sought-after addresses, this exceptional family residence is more than just a home - it's a lifestyle. Whether you're entertaining on the deck, relaxing with family, or simply taking in the breathtaking escarpment backdrop, every day here feels special. With easy access to quality schools, Wollongong CBD, the University, and pristine local beaches, this is a rare opportunity to secure a truly remarkable home in a location that offers serenity, space, and enduring value.

Homes of this calibre in Mount Keira and the Illawarra are seldom offered - don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity.

Listing description written by James Ianni, Ianni & Co. Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Intercom
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