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.
NSW › Metford › Ferraby Dr
$700,000
Last sold
14 July 2023
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
531.2 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
$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.
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 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 $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.
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
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.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty 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.
- 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.
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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.