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 › Marshall Ave
$685,000
Last sold
10 Sept 2024
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
682.9 m²
Land
155 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$685,000
10 Sept 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Metford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,105/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
-16.5%
Median sale
Suburb $820,000
+0.75 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:
- Stylishly updated brick and tile home set in an ideal location.
- Spacious open plan living and dining area.
- Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes.
- Gourmet kitchen, renovated in 2022 including 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a built-in pantry, a breakfast bar, brass hardware, plumbing for the fridge, plus quality appliances.
- Recently renovated family bathroom including a floating vanity, a separate WC, a shower with a rain shower head and a built-in bathtub, plus an extra WC in the renovated laundry.
- Newly installed floating floorboards, premium carpet, LED downlights, plus a neutral paint palette.
- New LG split system air conditioning, ceiling fans throughout, plus solar hot water.
- Covered alfresco overlooking the large fully fenced grassed backyard.
- Separate double garage with drive-through side access, an extra long driveway with room for a caravan, plus dual gated side access to the yard.
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,788 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $620 approx. per week
Perfectly positioned in the ever popular suburb of Metford, this tidy brick and tile home offers a spacious floor plan, four bedrooms for all the family, and premium updates throughout. Offering a stylish entry to the market, or a wise choice for investors, this property is a must to inspect!
Located just minutes away from the train station, local schooling, recreation facilities, and the shopping mecca of Green Hills, this conveniently located home provides all your everyday needs within easy reach.
Further afield, you'll find Maitland's CBD just 15 minutes away, Newcastle's city and beaches 35 minutes by car, and a short 30 minutes will take you to all the sights and gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley, connecting you to the best of the region with ease.
Arriving at the home you'll find a lovely established front garden and a long driveway that provides wide gated access to a double car garage in the yard, providing ample space for your cars, van or boat.
A tiled front verandah offers a warm welcome at the entrance to the home. Step inside to discover the home's stylish interior, featuring newly installed floating floorboards, LED downlights and a neutral paint palette throughout.
Set at the entrance is the generously sized open plan living, dining and kitchen area, complete with roller blinds on the windows, a TV bracket, 2 ceiling fans, and a new LG split system air conditioning providing comfort during all seasons.
The kitchen underwent a stylish renovation in 2022 and boasts gleaming 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, plumbing for the fridge, a built-in pantry, a marble look splashback, a dual sink and chic brass hardware. A breakfast bar provides the ideal spot for casual mealtimes, and quality appliances ensure the home chef is catered for, including a Hisense dishwasher, a Beko oven, and a Bosch five burner cooktop and rangehood.
Located close by is the dedicated laundry, also updated in 2022, featuring a 30mm benchtop, a rolled splashback and a handy second WC.
There are four bedrooms on offer, three of which include ceiling fans, cosy carpet flooring, and built-in robes for convenient storage. Servicing these rooms is the newly renovated main bathroom which features a spacious three way design. There is a separate space for the floating vanity and WC, along with a shower with a rain shower head and a built-in bathtub.
Back in the open plan living area, you'll find a large glass sliding door that opens out to the yard. Step outside to find a large, covered entertainer's deck, providing the ideal space to cook, dine and relax outdoors.
The backyard is fully fenced and includes a grassed lawn for kids and pets to enjoy, and handy dual side access, providing easy gated drive through access to the separate double garage.
Providing a spacious home for the family, or a clever choice for those looking to invest, this impressive property is sure to draw a large volume of interest. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located just 5 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep.
- An easy 10 minute drive to the charming village of Morpeth, offering boutique shopping and cafes.
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct offering a range of cafes, retail and services.
- 35 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.