Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Katoomba › Station St
$1,175,000
Last sold
18 Dec 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
778 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
$1,175,000
18 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Katoomba
+28.4%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
-0.67 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.06%
Suburb median $915,000 from 95 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 $539/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
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Purcell Property Blue MountainsRich in history and timeless elegance, this stunning character cottage, circa 1899, showcases a striking façade and captivating period charm. Set on a beautiful parcel of land surrounded by established plantings - including a magnificent walnut tree - the home's presence and provenance make it one of Katoomba's most admired residences.
Inside, the cottage reveals beautifully preserved period interiors with high ceilings, ornate detailing, and an abundance of natural light throughout. Two separate living areas provide flexibility for relaxation and entertaining, while the timber chef's kitchen, appointed with quality appliances, blends heritage warmth with modern practicality.
Every corner of this remarkable home exudes character and comfort, enhanced by its exceptional privacy and tranquil surrounds. Featuring three generous bedrooms and a well-appointed original bathroom, it perfectly combines timeless charm with everyday practicality. This property offers a relaxed lifestyle while still maintaining easy access to village life. Dual street access adds further convenience and appeal, enhancing both functionality and value.
Perfectly positioned within walking distance to Katoomba Village, local schools, and city train links, this historic residence combines old-world charm with modern liveability. A true Blue Mountains gem, it stands proudly among the area's finest homes, offering a lifestyle of grace, beauty, and enduring appeal.
Summary of features:
- Stunning c1899 character cottage with striking façade and rich history
- Beautiful parcel of land with established gardens and a mature walnut tree
- Exceptional street presence in one of Katoomba's most admired locations
- Period interiors with high ceilings and ornate detailing throughout
- Two separate living areas offering flexible family spaces
- Timber chef's kitchen with quality appliances and classic charm
- Private setting, set back from the road with dual street access
- Walking distance to Katoomba Village, schools, and city train links
Listing description written by Brenden Purcell, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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