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NSW › Metford › Ferraby Dr

55 Ferraby Dr, Metford NSW 2323

House

$700,000

Last sold

14 July 2023

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

531.2 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $700,000 (14 July 2023).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 531 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,100/m² of land (n=122). 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

$700,000

14 July 2023 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,100/m² of land (n=122). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Metford at a glance

4,730

People

$820,000

Median sale

$600/wk

Median rent

3.80%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Metford report →

Vs Metford

-14.6%

Median sale

Suburb $820,000

+0.66 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.80%

Suburb median $820,000 from 44 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$700,00014 July 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted12 May 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 $600/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

Metford in one glance

Metford at a glance

4,730

People

$820,000

Median sale

$600/wk

Median rent

3.80%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Metford report →

Keep researching

  • Why Metford? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Metford →
  • Other records on Ferraby Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

SPACIOUS HOME ON EASY CARE BLOCK!

Property Highlights:

- Spaciously designed four bedroom home with open plan living / dining + a formal lounge room.

- Light filled kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, 40mm benchtops, a built-in pantry + an island bench with a breakfast bar.

Read the full description

- Newly painted interior, brand new downlights, newly installed premium carpet, split system air conditioning + ceiling fans throughout.

- Huge entertainer's alfresco overlooking the low maintenance backyard, with plenty of green grass to call your own.

- Attached double garage (ideal for those looking for the option to pursue a home business or studio conversion) with glass sliding doors, tiled flooring and 2 x sinks + internal access to the home and direct access to the yard.

- 2005 build.

Outgoings:

Council rates: $2,296 approx. per annum

Water rates: $773.82 approx. per annum

Rental Income: $600 approx per week

Boasting a light filled, open floor plan and four large bedrooms, this ideal family home provides a space for everyone to call their own. Ideally located in the popular suburb of Metford, this home is a mere two minutes from both Metford station and the Hunter Tafe campus, 5 minutes from Green Hills shopping centre, and a short 12 minutes by car to Maitland's CBD, delivering all your everyday needs within easy reach.

On arrival, the home's blonde brick and tiled roof facade, together with the well established front gardens provide a lovely first impression. There is an extra large driveway leading to the home, with an attached double garage, complete with glass sliding doors, tiled floors and two sinks in place, ideal for those looking for the option to pursue a home business or studio conversion.

Stepping inside the home you'll arrive in the spacious entry hall, where you will take in the freshly painted surrounds, and the newly installed downlighting found throughout the home.

A thoughtful floorplan places the master suite at the entrance to the home, providing additional privacy, sure to be appreciated at the end of a long day. Generous in size, this ideal parent's retreat includes a ceiling fan, a large walk-in robe and a well-appointed ensuite with an extra large shower.

A further three bedrooms are located throughout the home, all enjoying the convenience of built-in robes, ceiling fans, and the luxurious feel of the newly installed carpet underfoot. These rooms are serviced by the main family bathroom which features a separate shower and built-in bathtub.

Designed for relaxed family living, you'll discover a range of living areas, providing a space for everyone to connect and unwind during their downtime. Midway along the hall is where the formal lounge is located, with plush carpet adding an additional sense of warmth to this already inviting space.

The heart of the home is dedicated to the open plan living, dining and kitchen area, bathed in natural light from the surrounding windows and sliding doors leading to the yard. The functional tiles reflect the light beautifully, with the split system air conditioning in place, ensuring you'll relax in comfort during all seasons.

Overlooking this spacious living / dining area is the large family kitchen, with an island bench complete with a double stainless steel sink, 40mm benchtops providing plenty of food prep space, and a breakfast bar, delivering the perfect spot for those casual meals with the family.

The home chef will be delighted to find the ample storage space on hand in the surrounding cabinetry and built-in pantry, along with quality appliances, including a Dámani oven, gas cooktop, and an LG dishwasher, making cleaning up a breeze.

Sliding doors in the living area open out to the impressive, covered alfresco that extends along the rear of the home, providing the ideal setting for all your outdoor cooking, dining and entertaining needs.

The 531.2 sqm parcel of land delivers a large, fully fenced backyard that wraps around the sides and rear of the home, with plenty of green grass to call your own, and scope for additional landscaping to suit your tastes.

The attached double garage features internal access to the home, and direct access to the yard, with access from either side of the home to the yard, an added extra.

Providing a lovely home for buyers entering the market, or a clever choice for those looking to invest, buyer interest is expected to be high. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents to secure their inspections without delay.

Why you'll love where you live;

- Located just 5 minutes from the newly refurbished destination shopping precinct, Green Hills shopping centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep.

- Minutes from Maitland Private Hospital, the NEW Maitland Hospital, gyms, pubs, restaurants, cinemas & so much more!

- An easy 10 minute drive to the charming village of Morpeth, offering boutique shopping and cafes.

- 12 minutes to Maitland CBD and the flourishing Levee riverside precinct offering a range of cafes, retail and events throughout the year.

- 30 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle.

- 30 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards.

***Health & Safety Measures are in Place for Open Homes & All Private Inspections

Disclaimer:

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.

Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Ensuites: 1
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
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