Wallsend at a glance
14,084
People
$900,000
Median sale
$591/wk
Median rent
3.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 102 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Wallsend › Metcalfe St
$840,000
Last sold
16 Dec 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
499.5 m²
Land
135 m²
Building
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
$840,000
16 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Wallsend (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,579/m² of land (n=118). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Wallsend at a glance
14,084
People
$900,000
Median sale
$591/wk
Median rent
3.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 102 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Wallsend
-6.7%
Median sale
Suburb $900,000
+0.25 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.41%
Suburb median $900,000 from 102 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 $591/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
Wallsend at a glance
14,084
People
$900,000
Median sale
$591/wk
Median rent
3.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 102 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A classic family home set on a spacious 499.5 sqm block, ready for its next chapter
- Spacious grassed backyard with drive-through side access to the rear single garage, offering ample space and potential for a granny flat (STCA)
- Ornate cornices, carpet flooring, and charming pendant light fixtures
- Split system air conditioning, an Everdure heater and ceiling fans throughout
- Large open plan living and dining area, plus an additional lounge room
- Well appointed kitchen featuring 40mm benchtops, a built-in pantry, a dual sink, a breakfast bar, an LG dishwasher and a freestanding Westinghouse oven with a gas cooktop
- Three bedrooms, two with built-in robes for convenient storage
- Original bathroom with a shower and a built-in bathtub, plus a 2nd WC in the laundry
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $1,976 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $700 - $750 approx. per week
This classic 1950s weatherboard home offers the perfect opportunity to secure a charming Wallsend property ready for its next chapter. With its original features and impressive 499.5 sqm block offering potential for a future granny flat (subject to Council approval), this impressive property is the ideal canvas for first home buyers, renovators or investors looking to maximise value.
Perfectly placed for everyday convenience, this handy address sits within easy reach of Wallsend Public School and just minutes away from the Link road, as well as both Wallsend and Elermore Vale shopping centres, giving you quick access to groceries, cafés and essential services. Newcastle's beaches, vibrant CBD and the shores of Lake Macquarie are all a short drive away, connecting you effortlessly to the wider region.
Upon arrival, a neatly grassed front yard leads to a welcoming covered porch, setting the tone for the character within. Side access continues through to a single garage at the rear, offering practical off-street parking.
Stepping inside, you're greeted by ornate cornices and carpeted floors that carry throughout the home. Blinds and sheer curtains frame the windows, adding a calm and timeless feel to each space.
At the front, the combined living and dining area forms a comfortable everyday hub, complete with pendant lighting, a ceiling fan, Carrier split system air conditioning, and an Everdure heater for seasonal comfort.
Toward the rear, a second lounge room offers additional living space, featuring built-in cupboards and direct access to the outdoors, ideal for flexible family living or a quiet place to unwind.
The kitchen is well presented with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a built-in pantry, a dual sink, an LG dishwasher, an integrated rangehood and a Westinghouse freestanding oven with a 4 burner gas cooktop, ready to whip up all your gourmet meals straight away.
Three bedrooms are on offer, two featuring ceiling fans and two with built-in robes for handy storage. The bathroom includes a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a toilet, while a second WC is conveniently located in the laundry.
Outdoors, a spacious grassed backyard provides incredible potential, whether you're envisioning lush gardens, an entertaining zone or exploring the option of a granny flat (subject to Council approval, of course).
Opportunities like this, full of character, potential and positioned for convenience, always draw a large amount of interest. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short drive to either Wallsend Plaza or Elermore Vale shopping complex, offering a range of supermarkets, services and dining options close to home
- Easy access to Wallsend Public School, bus routes and main road corridors
- 10 minutes to the John Hunter Hospital and Newcastle Uni, Callaghan campus
- 25 minutes to the beaches and city lights of Newcastle
- 15 minutes to the sparkling shores of Lake Macquarie
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.