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NSW › East Maitland › Lawes St

51 Lawes St, East Maitland NSW 2323

House

$707,500

Last sold

29 July 2026

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

480.6 m²

Land

96 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $707,500 (29 July 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 481 m² against a 96 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in East Maitland (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,301/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

$707,500

29 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in East Maitland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,301/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

East Maitland at a glance

12,227

People

$850,000

Median sale

$566/wk

Median rent

3.46%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Maitland report →

Vs East Maitland

-16.8%

Median sale

Suburb $850,000

+0.70 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.46%

Suburb median $850,000 from 121 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

i

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$707,50029 July 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted12 June 2026

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 $566/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

East Maitland in one glance

East Maitland at a glance

12,227

People

$850,000

Median sale

$566/wk

Median rent

3.46%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 121 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Maitland report →

Keep researching

  • Why East Maitland? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in East Maitland →
  • Other records on Lawes St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

PRIME LOCATION, ENDLESS POTENTIAL!

Property Highlights:

- A character filled home in a highly convenient East Maitland location, perfect for owner occupiers and investors alike!

- A crisp neutral colour palette and cosy carpet flooring throughout

Read the full description

- Split system air conditioning in the living and main bedroom, plus ceiling fans

- Comfortable living and dining area with ornate cornices

- Well appointed kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a subway tile splashback, ample storage and a freestanding Westinghouse oven

- Three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes for convenient storage

- Bathroom with built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a toilet

- Fully fenced backyard with a large grassed lawn for kids and pets to enjoy

- Rear access to a separate double car shed in the yard

Outgoings:

Council Rate: $2,908 approx. per annum

Water Rate: $837.42 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $600 approx. per week

Character, convenience and practicality come together beautifully in this charming East Maitland home. Positioned within easy reach of your everyday needs and offering the added benefit of rear access to a separate double shed, this is an outstanding opportunity for owner occupiers and investors seeking a well located property with plenty of appeal.

Enjoying a highly convenient address, this well located home places the cafés, shops and everyday amenities of Lawes Street within easy reach, while East Maitland Train Station is close by for effortless commuting. Green Hills Shopping Centre is reached in around five minutes, with Maitland's CBD only ten minutes away. Beyond day to day living, both Newcastle's coastline and the Hunter Valley's renowned wineries remain comfortably accessible for weekends spent exploring the region.

Arriving home, a grassed front lawn, established gardens and a large front porch create a welcoming first impression while hinting at the character found throughout the residence. Adding further practicality, rear access leads through to a separate double shed in the backyard for your off street parking.

Stepping inside, a crisp neutral colour palette creates a fresh and inviting atmosphere. Carpet flooring flows throughout the living areas and bedrooms, complementing the home's comfortable and welcoming feel.

Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, each fitted with built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans with lights, while one also benefits from a Kogan split system air conditioner for added comfort. Servicing the home is a well appointed bathroom featuring a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a toilet.

The kitchen is both functional and charming, showcasing 40mm benchtops, a subway tile splashback and ample storage. A freestanding Westinghouse oven with a four burner cooktop and a rangehood overhead caters to everyday cooking with ease.

The living and dining area provides a comfortable space to relax and gather, enhanced by ornate cornices, a ceiling fan and Daikin split system air conditioning for year round comfort.

Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers a lovely grassed space for children and pets to enjoy, while the rear access and separate double shed add flexibility for vehicle storage, hobbies or additional workspace.

Offering character, convenience and valuable rear access in one of East Maitland's most accessible locations, this is a property that will appeal to a wide 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;

- Walking distance to Lawes Street shopping precinct and East Maitland Train Station

- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home

- 10 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct

- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle

- 30 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.

Property features

  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Shed
  • Toilets: 1

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