Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$830,000
Last sold
30 Oct 2023
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
613.4 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
$830,000
30 Oct 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lorn (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,641/m² of land (n=42). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lorn
-28.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,162,500
+1.09 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.72%
Suburb median $1,162,500 from 8 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 $608/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
Lorn at a glance
1,582
People
$1,162,500
Median sale
$608/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- Impressive 1920s double brick California bungalow home with formal living, study plus an open plan dining/kitchen area.
- Beautifully presented kitchen with a 900mm Glem oven, 5 burner gas cooktop, Ariston dishwasher, ample storage, timber benchtops + a breakfast bar.
- Stylish features include soaring 3 metre ceilings with ornate cornices, picture rails, stained glass windows, decorative fireplaces + polished timber floorboards throughout.
- Split system air conditioning, ceiling fans, a combustion fireplace, instant gas hot water + additional attic storage.
- Sparkling inground saltwater pool with a covered entertaining area close by, ready for all your summer fun!
- Separate double car garage for all your cars, tools and toys!
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $3,156.87 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $1,123.44 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $700 per week
Delivering the perfect balance between classic charm and sophisticated design, this impeccable 1920s Californian Bungalow style home, set in the picturesque township of Lorn is sure to impress.
Ideally located, Lorn is a suburb that enjoys a semi-rural feel, whilst still being within easy reach of city conveniences, with the heritage centre of Maitland a short 5 minute drive, Newcastle a 45 minute commute, and the Hunter Valley vineyards just 25 minutes away, delivering all the best sights, delights and events of the region within easy reach of home.
Arriving at the property, a traditional picket fence and formal hedged archway offer a lovely first impression, with a spacious lawn framing this charming double brick home.
Prepare to be impressed as you step inside, as you'll take in the stunning, soaring 3-metre ceilings with ornate cornices, stylish pendant lighting, picture rails, and the gleaming timber floorboards found throughout the home.
There are three bedrooms on offer, all featuring ceiling fans, providing comfort during the warmer seasons. The master suite is set at the rear of the home and boasts a ceiling fan, split system air conditioning, a built-in robe, a study nook, and a well appointed ensuite, whilst enjoying direct access to the yard and sparkling pool via the sliding doors in place. This spacious home also provides the benefit of additional attic storage.
The main bathroom services the remaining bedrooms, featuring a handy shower/bath combination and WC, with a 3rd WC located at the rear of the home, providing additional convenience for all.
Cleverly designed, this spacious home provides a range of living areas, offering plenty of room for everyone to enjoy time together, or to find a cosy corner to relax on one's own. At the entrance to the home is a lovely formal living room, with beautiful stained glass windows and an original decorative fireplace, delivering additional charm.
A lovely extra within this home is the spacious study that runs off two of the bedrooms, with built-in shelving and a window spanning the length of the room, providing a light-filled study area, or home office should your needs require.
Set at the heart of the home is the stunning open plan kitchen and dining room. There is a ceiling fan, split system air conditioning, and a combustion fireplace set in the original brick fireplace, delivering the perfect setting to connect with family and dine at mealtimes.
The kitchen is a sight to behold, with crisp white cabinetry with chic black fittings, beautiful timber benchtops, VJ panelling and open timber shelving, adding a contemporary touch. The home chef will be delighted to find a freestanding 900mm Glem oven and a 5 burner gas cooktop with a canopy range on offer, along with an Ariston dishwasher, making clean up a cinch.
Glass sliding doors in both the master suite and at the rear of the home open out to the yard, where you will find a sparkling inground saltwater pool, ready and waiting to host hours of summer fun, along with a covered entertaining area attached to the double car garage, delivering the perfect setting for all your outdoor relaxation and entertaining needs. The remaining yard includes a paved area, shaded by established trees and hedges, offering additional privacy within this ideal backyard oasis.
A home of this standing, presenting the perfect blend of traditional charm and contemporary design, set in such a highly prized location is sure to draw a large volume of interest. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located within an easy stroll of Lorn's renowned cafes and boutique shopping outlets.
- Close to quality schooling options including Nillo Infants School (K-2) and Bolwarra Public (K-6).
- A short 2 minute drive to Lorn Park Bowls Club and picturesque Lorn Park Oval.
- Located just 12 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.
- An easy 5 minute drive or a 20 minute stroll to Maitland CBD for all your everyday needs.
- 45 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle.
- 25 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.