Glenbrook at a glance
5,057
People
$1,710,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 41 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Glenbrook › Knapsack St
$3,000,000
Last sold
23 Oct 2023
6
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
2,863 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
$3,000,000
23 Oct 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Glenbrook (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,664/m² of land (n=161). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Glenbrook at a glance
5,057
People
$1,710,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 41 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Glenbrook
+75.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,710,000
-1.00 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.33%
Suburb median $1,710,000 from 41 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 $766/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
UnknownArea
Glenbrook at a glance
5,057
People
$1,710,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 41 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Merrick Property GroupKEY FEATURES
Rarely do properties come along that have such a perfect combination of exquisite quality and craftsmanship, world class location, sheer space and breathtaking city views.
Situated on a 2,863m2 (approximately) block with a North Easterly aspect, complete with immaculate manicured gardens which have been meticulously cared for.
From the moment you open the front door it’s as if you’ve stepped back in time with all the architraves, skirting boards and cornices matching those of the original home.
Offering a total of six bedrooms, four bathrooms, three sitting rooms including the most amazing conservatory style sunroom, three fireplaces with marble mantels, PLUS roof terrace observatory deck, custom home office and large private courtyard.
Five of the bedrooms have access to the private courtyard and verandah via beautiful French doors.
The Master Suite which is located on the upper level has picturesque views of the Nepean Valley right through to Sydney.
The decorative architectural details including the unique wall paper, detailed high ceilings and stunning fretwork and balustrades on the verandahs give the property its character and charm.
Further features include - spacious modern kitchen, laundry, utilities room, four car carport, automatic irrigation watering system, ducted a/c, full sized floodlit tennis court, 12.5 metres (approximately) inground concrete pool, spa and gazebo.
LOCATION:
Glenbrook is a township of the Lower Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia.
It is located approximately 63 kilometres West of the Sydney CBD, in the local government area of the City of Blue Mountains. At the 2021 Australian census Glenbrook had a population of 5,078 people.
Located approximately 700 metres from the famous Lapstone Zig Zag walking track which follows the old Zig Zag Railway Line that was built in the 1860’s and was the first railway into the Blue Mountains.
Situated with easy access out to Great Western Highway, approximately 2 kilometres to Glenbrook village and approximately 9 kilometres into the CBD of Penrith. Approximately 60 kilometres West of Sydney CBD and approximately 40 kilometres to Katoomba.
WHAT WE LOVE MOST!
This is a property almost impossible to duplicate and has only changed hands a few times in the past 150 years. Its craftsmanship and character are undeniably exceptional and we absolutely love the peaceful landscaped grounds with valley and city views. The decorative high ceilings throughout, the versatility of the floor plan & the light filled conservatory style sunroom make for a truly rare offering at the gateway to the World Heritage Blue Mountains.
Each of the five lower level bedrooms offer french doors which open out to the Tuscan style courtyard which is something to experience in itself and the top floor parents wing is unlike anything else with views, space and custom cabinetry .
Entertaining by the pool and spa, having a hit of tennis, sitting out on the roof terrace with friends and engaging in the city skyline is simply amazing and offers a cherished Lower Mountains lifestyle unlike any other on the market.
Expressions of Interest close 5pm October 20th, 2023 unless sold prior.
Disclaimer: We have been furnished with the above information, however, Merrick Property Group gives no guarantees or undertakings concerning the accuracy, completeness or up-to-date nature of the information provided.
All interested parties are responsible for their own independent enquiries in order to determine whether or not this information is in fact accurate.
Listing description written by Paul Merrick, Merrick Property Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
NSW 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.