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 › Drysdale Cres
$755,000
Last sold
13 Aug 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
626.8 m²
Land
120 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$755,000
13 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,100/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
-7.9%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
+0.33 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 Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A beautifully presented brick and tile home with quality updates throughout
- Wide side access leading to a large fully fenced yard, ready for a second dwelling or granny flat (STCA)
- Split system air conditioning, new light fixtures and a ceiling fan
- New carpet and stylish hybrid flooring, new curtains and roller blinds, plus freshly painted inside and out
- NBN fibre to the premises and gas hot water
- Spacious living and dining area with direct access to the yard
- Well appointed kitchen with new 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a dual sink, a built-in pantry, quality appliances, plus a new Bosch dishwasher
- Three bedrooms, two with built-in robes for convenient storage
- Family bathroom with a shower, a vanity and a built-in bathtub
- Covered patio with a new pergola the yard
- Attached single car garage with internal access, a garden shed, plus double gated side access
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,368 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $827.64 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $630 approx. per week
A timeless brick and tiled roof construction paired with tasteful upgrades makes this property a stylish option for first home buyers or a wise addition to any investment portfolio. Freshly updated inside and out, this home offers modern comfort, relaxed outdoor living, and a prime position close to shops, schooling and transport.
Set just moments from Green Hills Shopping Centre, this handy location enjoys a range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home. Maitland's CBD is a short 15 minute drive, while Newcastle's city, beaches, and the iconic Hunter Valley wine country are all easily reached within a 30-40 minute drive for your weekend day trips.
Arriving at the home, you'll be welcomed by established gardens and a tidy grassed lawn, along with an attached single garage that offers convenient internal access.
Inside, the fresh updates are instantly on show. Newly laid carpet and hybrid flooring combine with new curtains, roller blinds, and light fixtures for a modern, cohesive feel. The home has also been freshly painted inside and out, creating a crisp, inviting setting from the moment you step in.
The open living and dining area is set at the front of the home, made comfortable year round thanks to split system air conditioning. A glass sliding door connects this space to the alfresco, offering easy flow for indoor-outdoor living.
In the kitchen, newly installed 40mm benchtops, a tiled splashback, and a breakfast bar bring both style and function. There's a built-in pantry, a dual sink, and a full suite of Westinghouse appliances, including a 4 burner cooktop, an oven and a range hood, with a brand new BOSCH dishwasher rounding out the inclusions.
Each of the three bedrooms offers a comfortable retreat, with the main enjoying a new ceiling fan with a light and a built-in robe for added convenience. Bedroom two also features built-in storage, while bedroom three provides versatility for guests, a nursery or a home office. All rooms are serviced by the main bathroom, which includes a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a toilet in a tidy, well designed layout.
Outside, a spacious fully fenced yard offers plenty of potential to add in a second dwelling or granny flat (STCA) for additional rental income or multigenerational living. The undercover patio has been upgraded with a new pergola overhead, creating a relaxed setting for family BBQs or outdoor lounging. Double gated side access adds flexibility, and a garden shed provides extra storage.
With a large amount of interest expected from a broad range of buyers, 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;
- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- A short drive or walking distance to Metford Train Station
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to 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 Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.