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.
$1,400,000
Last sold
21 May 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
680 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
$1,400,000
21 May 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
+53.0%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
-1.06 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 MountainsThis lovingly restored classic 1920's mountain cottage immediately captivates with its striking curbside appeal, retaining its timeless façade and period charm while showcasing a full contemporary renovation. Thoughtfully updated for modern comfort, this home offers warmth, character, and sophistication in a sought-after location.
Inside, an abundance of natural light fills the spacious and inviting interiors. The well-appointed custom-built kitchen features a 900mm gas cooktop, quality appliances, stone benchtops, and a butler's pantry. The open plan living and dining area, accentuated by a warming slow combustion fire, flows effortlessly through French doors onto the north facing outdoor entertaining deck, perfect for hosting family and friends.
Offering four generously sized bedrooms, the master includes a shower ensuite and built-in robe, while the remaining bedrooms provide ample space for retreat, complemented by tasteful tones and soft New Zealand wool carpet. The main bathroom impresses with a freestanding clawfoot bathtub, a frameless glass shower, and underfloor heating. Hardwood flooring throughout further highlights the home's refined attention to detail.
Ideally positioned between the boutique village of Leura and the eclectic town of Katoomba, this exceptional residence offers both sophistication and convenience, providing easy access to all the Blue Mountains has to offer.
Summary of features:
- Classic 1920's cottage with a full contemporary renovation
- Quality kitchen with soft closing drawers and stone benchtops
- Original 1920's ornate ceilings in bedrooms, master has ensuite
- Four generous size bedrooms, master with Walk-in robe
- Bathrooms boast underfloor heating, main with claw foot bath
- Local Custom made timber shutters and timber lined walls
- Fully insulated throughout, completely re-wired & re-plumbed
- Slow combustion wood fire and new ducted gas heating
- Flat level block with landscaped gardens; Off street parking
- Premium finishes incl NZ wool carpet and hardwood flooring
- Ideally located between Leura and Katoomba shops & amenities
Listing description written by Brenden Purcell, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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