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62 Laman St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300

House

$1,001,000

Last sold

18 Apr 2023

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

83.43 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,001,000 (18 Apr 2023).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 83 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Cooks Hill (last 5 years) with land size: median $7,199/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,001,000

18 Apr 2023 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cooks Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $7,199/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Cooks Hill at a glance

4,103

People

$1,830,000

Median sale

$672/wk

Median rent

1.91%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cooks Hill report →

Vs Cooks Hill

-45.3%

Median sale

Suburb $1,830,000

+1.58 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.91%

Suburb median $1,830,000 from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,001,00018 Apr 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Feb 2023

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $672/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

Cooks Hill in one glance

Cooks Hill at a glance

4,103

People

$1,830,000

Median sale

$672/wk

Median rent

1.91%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cooks Hill report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cooks Hill? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cooks Hill →
  • Other records on Laman St →

Listing material

Listed by Presence Real Estate

Lock-Up Parking, Rear North Aspect, & Unique Basement Gives this Terrace a Winning Edge

Auction Location: 1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300 - Fort Scratchley Function Centre

In a prized inner-city enclave loved for its character-rich period homes, 62 Laman Street stands out with its trifecta of unique features that really set it apart. Fall for the cherished rear north aspect, laneway access to secure, lock-up parking – a real bonus in this area – and unique sub-floor basement that could be used for a variety of uses limited only by your imagination – wine cellar, storage, hobby space … the choice is yours!

What's more, the modern updates of this 1880s Victorian terrace have added functionality and style while enhancing its gorgeous period features including timber lined ceilings, Kauri pine floors and ornamental fireplaces. Step inside to the lounge room revealing a warm and inviting living area with high-quality timber floorboards. Effortlessly move to the kitchen and dining space with gas cooking and dishwasher, Euro laundry and fully tiled bathroom with frameless shower, while both bedrooms enjoy the privacy of the upper level featuring built-in robes and each with a balcony. The home's perfect rear north aspect ensures the alfresco courtyard is private and sun-kissed and will be your go-to spot for when family and friends drop by.

Read the full description

Delivering a ready-to-enjoy lifestyle of quality, privacy and city-edge practicality, every type of lifestyle convenience imaginable is within a few minutes' walk including famed Darby Street where you can choose a different café each day for your morning coffee or bite to eat. Duck into Marketown or Harris Farm for all your groceries, get a hit of exercise at any number of gyms and fitness centres, and for weekend fun, jump on your bike or stroll to the beach or harbour, browse the monthly markets at Civic Park, or head out for a cocktail or craft beer at the city's growing list of buzzing bars.

Whether you plan to move in yourself and start living the enviable lifestyle or an urbanite, or if you are looking for a ready-made investment property – act now to secure this brilliant property.

- One of a pair of classic Victorian terraces with a north to rear aspect

- Traditional floorplan offering separate lounge and dining spaces

- Modern gas-equipped kitchen with stainless steel dishwasher

- Two upper-level bedrooms with built-in robes and balconies

- Superb alfresco entertaining courtyard kissed by the northerly sunshine

- Park your car securely off-street in the lock-up with access off Charles Street

- 400m from Darby Street's cafes, small bars, boutique shopping

- Easy stroll to Honeysuckle entertainment precinct, Civic Park, Newcastle Art Gallery and the University of Newcastle city campus

*****Agent declares interest

Outgoings:

Council Rates: $2,198.28 approx. per annum

Water Rates: $797.16 approx. per annum

Expected Rental Income: $650 per week

This property is being sold under the Online Friendly Auction System.

An independent pest & building report is available on request at no charge to you. This is the type of report your solicitor would usually recommend purchasing before bidding at an auction or before making an unconditional offer prior to auction and are conducted by a panel of reputable companies. The companies have consented to friendly auction terms and will generally be happy to speak to you about your queries in reports and in most cases transfer the reports into your name if you are the successful buyer at auction or prior to auction.

Flexible deposit and settlement conditions are also available by negotiation with the agent if required.

Offers can also be made prior to auction and each offer will be assessed on its merits.

Live streaming auction. Bid and buy with confidence in this consumer driven, transparent auction system that was pioneered here in Newcastle but is now in use across Australia. We also have a downloadable guide available on our website."

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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 Chasse Ede, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

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