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53 Mitchell St, South West Rocks NSW 2431

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

974 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 974 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in South West Rocks (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,205/m² of land (n=5). 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in South West Rocks (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,205/m² of land (n=5). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

South West Rocks at a glance

5,179

People

$555,000

Median sale

$519/wk

Median rent

4.86%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full South West Rocks report →

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. Soldprice unknown15 Sept 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Sept 2023

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 $519/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

South West Rocks in one glance

South West Rocks at a glance

5,179

People

$555,000

Median sale

$519/wk

Median rent

4.86%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full South West Rocks report →

Keep researching

  • Why South West Rocks? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in South West Rocks →
  • Other records on Mitchell St →

Listing material

Listed by Harcourts The Rocks

Exciting Investment Opportunity Fixer-upper With Dual Units In South West Rocks

Four Bedrooms, two Bathrooms. Two Story Building with two units on 974sqm Block.

Looking for an investment project with incredible potential? Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a fixer-upper property in the heart of South West Rocks. This two-story building houses two units with two bedrooms and one bathroom each, sitting on a spacious 974sqm block.

In complete original condition, this property presents an ideal canvas for those with a keen eye for renovations and a desire to turn it into something special. With some tender loving care, this hidden gem can be transformed into a highly desirable investment.

Read the full description

Bring your vision to life and reimagine this property to its full potential. From modern updates to maintaining its retro charm, the possibilities are endless. Embrace the challenge and unleash your creativity to create something truly remarkable.

Despite its current condition, this property offers immense investment potential. With two separate units, you have the flexibility to generate rental income from both or reside in one while renting out the other. Watch your investment grow as you renovate and revitalize this gem.

Situated in a peaceful and sought-after neighbourhood, this property is conveniently located less than 1km to South West Rocks' beautiful beaches, local shops, cafes, and amenities. Enjoy the relaxed coastal lifestyle and the many activities this charming town has to offer.

The generous 974sqm block provides ample room for outdoor activities, potential extensions, or additional improvements (subject to council approval). Create your dream garden retreat or add extra living space to increase the property's value.

Properties like this don't come around often. Seize the opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for affordable housing in South West Rocks. With a little effort and a well-thought-out plan, you can unlock the hidden value of this investment.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding real estate venture, this property is the perfect fit. Don't wait too long; this fixer-upper won't stay on the market for much longer!

Contact Vanessa Gal today to schedule a private viewing and explore the endless possibilities that await you at 53 Mitchell Street, South West Rocks

Listing description written by Vanessa Gal, Harcourts The Rocks — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Balcony
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Toilets: 2
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