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NSW › East Maitland › Macrae St

54 Macrae St, East Maitland NSW 2323

House

$860,000

Last sold

6 June 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

610.4 m²

Land

206 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $860,000 (6 June 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • 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?

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

$860,000

6 June 2025 · 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

+1.2%

Median sale

Suburb $850,000

-0.04 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

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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$860,0006 June 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 May 2025

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 Macrae St →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING IN A PRIME POSITION!

Property Highlights:

- A spaciously designed family home set in the popular suburb of East Maitland

- Instantaneous gas hot water, a 5000L water tank, plus NBN fibre to the premises

Read the full description

- Hitachi split system air conditioning, a gas point, plus ceiling fans

- Attached double garage with internal access to the home and single drive through access to the yard

- Quality tile and plush carpet flooring, vertical blinds and a neutral paint palette

- Large open plan living and dining area, plus a media room

- Well appointed kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a built-in pantry, gas cooking, quality appliances and a breakfast bar

- An ensuite and family bathroom, both featuring showers and vanities, plus a separate WC and a built-in bathtub in the main

- Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, the main with a walk-in

- Covered alfresco deck overlooking the large, fully fenced backyard

Outgoings:

Council Rates: $2,520 approx. per annum

Water Rates: $807.48 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $690 approx. per week

Set in a sought after pocket of East Maitland, this beautifully presented brick and Colorbond roof home offers a relaxed lifestyle with all the modern comforts. Whether you're a growing family or simply looking to settle into a home that has space, style and convenience, this impressive property ticks all the right boxes.

Nestled in a prime East Maitland location, this ideally located home puts everything you need within easy reach. Green Hills Shopping Centre, Maitland's CBD and schooling are all just minutes away, and when it's time to unwind, you're only a short drive from Newcastle's coastline or the Hunter Valley's wine country, offering the perfect balance of convenience and lifestyle.

From the street, a lush lawn and a welcoming timber porch create a lovely first impression. The attached double garage includes single drive through access and internal access to the home for extra ease.

Step inside and you're greeted with a neutral paint palette, a mix of tiles and plush carpet underfoot, and vertical blinds filtering natural light throughout the home.

Set at the entrance, the media room offers a peaceful spot to unwind, with dual windows framing a lovely view of the yard. Across the hall, the master bedroom enjoys its own private position, complete with a walk-in robe, a ceiling fan and a convenient ensuite with a shower, a vanity and a WC.

Three additional bedrooms are located further into the home, each with built-in robes and ceiling fans, creating comfortable spaces for the whole family. The main bathroom is well appointed, featuring a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a separate WC for extra convenience.

The heart of the home opens into a spacious living and dining area with a gas point, a Hitachi split system air conditioner for year round comfort, and a seamless connection to the outdoors via a glass sliding door.

The well equipped kitchen is designed with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a tiled splashback, and quality appliances including a Baumatic oven, a gas cooktop, an integrated rangehood and a Dishlex dishwasher. A built-in pantry keeps everything neatly tucked away.

Step outside to a covered timber deck alfresco, ideal for weekend BBQs, hosting guests, or quiet afternoons in the shade. The generous, fully fenced backyard offers the perfect space for the kids to run and play, with loads of room to personalise the landscaping to suit your style.

Extras include a 5000L water tank, instantaneous gas hot water, and NBN fibre to the premises, rounding out a home that's comfortable, connected and full of potential.

Whether you're looking to enter the market, upgrade your family home, or add to your investment portfolio, this property delivers in spades. With strong interest expected, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today 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

- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct

- 45 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

  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
  • Water Tank
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