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 › Chelmsford Dr
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
651.3 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,102/m² of land (n=123). 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.
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 River Realty MaitlandFor exclusive access to River Realty VIP properties please join http://bit.ly/RiverVIPs today, or SMS 'RiverVIPS' to 0428 166 755.
At a glance:
STYLE
Since being constructed in the 1970s, 6 Chelmsford Drive's brick and tile build has been meticulously updated and maintained throughout the years to create a genuinely beautiful home, hinting at a Scandinavian aesthetic with its focus on timber-look finishes, crisp whites, and an expanse of natural light.
HIGHLIGHTS
While it's tempting to claim that the highlight of this address is its outstanding location, the property itself provides a stunning family home for both upsizers and upgraders with its excellent yard, spacious floor plan, and thoughtful updates.
LOCATION
Nestled in a family-friendly pocket of centrally located Metford, within walking distance to Stockland Green Hills, Maitland Hospital, Maitland Private Hospital, multiple schools, four parks/reserves, Tennyson Street Metford shopping village and an excellent amount of public transport.
Stockland Green Hills - 4 min (1.1km); Maitland CBD - 10 min (7km); Newcastle CBD - 34 min (29km); Sydney CBD - 2 hrs (161km).
The property:
Located within walking distance of some of the Maitland LGA's best offerings, there are scores of reasons to step out on foot from this beautifully updated Chelmsford Drive property. But coming home will likely be just as rewarding.
With established greenery and healthy lawns on its 651 sqm block, 6 Chelmsford Drive presents neatly from the road with its two-tier brick and tile build, and the undercover front verandah creates a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the afternoon light.
Step inside through the dual timber doors to discover a bright and spacious interior, with the timber-look hybrid floorboards and bright palette hinting at a Scandinavian aesthetic, and an expanse of windows letting in a wealth of natural light.
First up lies a carpeted lounge room that undoubtedly provides the best seats in the house for a morning coffee or afternoon catchup, with plantation shutters to the corner windows ensuring that the space is light-filled yet glare-free.
Each bedroom sits on 'as new' plush carpets with built-in wardrobes, and most have plantation shutters to enable those precious Sunday sleep-ins.
This living space steps through to the dedicated dining room, which crafts a more intimate feel for family meals while still feeling spacious.
The highlight of the downstairs living area is the large, private, fourth bedroom with it's own bathroom attached, this area also houses an oversized, recently renovated laundry area.
Central to the main living area of the floorplan lies a bright and spacious modern kitchen defined by its marble-look stone benchtops, quality fixtures, fittings and 'as new' appliances. The space provides ample room, storage and amenities for preparing anything from light refreshments to extensive family meals, while the wide, over-sink window bathes the area in ambient light.
A spacious open-plan living zone extends from the kitchen, where the indirect northern light shows off the timber-look flooring best. There's plenty of space for both a living and dining set in this zone, facilitating both quiet moments and extended entertaining.
Step outside to find a charming undercover patio that will create an excellent place to enjoy an after-work drink or enjoy an outdoor meal, with a large, secondary pergola below that's perfect for entertaining larger groups. Your storage needs are completely covered with the inclusion of a large garden shed measuring 5.5 x 3.5m.
Between these two spaces lies a private rear yard that's peppered with established greenery, providing plenty of space for the kids and pets to adore without demanding hours of mowing and maintenance.
An extra-wide driveway complements the triple-bay garage to provide off-street parking for up to seven cars, with drive-through access to the rear yard adding even more utility.
Plus, the internal access, extra toilet, and timber bench of the workshop space creates a perfect environment for those bigger DIY projects.
Make a move on this beautiful property today, and you'll enjoy the fruits of years' worth of careful updates, excellent access to all the essentials, and a lovely, walkable neighbourhood. Most of all, you'll enjoy calling 6 Chelmsford Drive "home."
SMS 6Chel to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.
Listing description written by Chris Henry, River Realty Maitland — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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