26 Whitegates Avenue, Peakhurst Heights NSW 2210
26 Whitegates Avenue, Peakhurst Heights NSW 2210
5 beds, 3 baths, 2 cars on 648m² | 1960 build, detached family house | No overlay risk detected | Active dual-occupancy approval on site | School catchments within 500m
This house holds a genuine configuration edge for its pocket: five bedrooms and three bathrooms on a mid-sized block is uncommon in the older detached stock that dominates this part of Peakhurst Heights. The 648m² land parcel is toward the larger end of local lots, and the 1960 build offers a blank canvas for renovation or extension without heritage constraints. Its real strength is versatility — it suits a family wanting immediate space near strong public school catchments, while the approved dual-occupancy pathway adds a rare optionality for future redevelopment. The absence of flood, bushfire, or heritage overlays simplifies any planning ambition, and the quiet street position with 5G coverage supports modern living expectations. This is a property that serves both end-users and strategic buyers well, though its appeal will hinge on how the internal layout is interpreted given conflicting records on exact floor area.
Value here may be shaped by the inconsistency between database profiles — one showing 236m² internal, another 126m² — which could affect how buyers compare it to similar houses. The approved dual-occupancy development (CC2025/0064) might be the single most significant factor, as it could reposition the site from a single-family dwelling into a two-dwelling opportunity, potentially lifting its land value meaningfully. The older build condition, likely requiring updates to kitchen, bathrooms, or structure, may temper price unless the buyer values the redevelopment angle. Rental demand appears solid, but the gap between historical lease rates and current estimates suggests the market has shifted, so a buyer should weigh whether they are paying for existing house utility or future development potential. Proximity to schools and absence of overlay risk reduce downside, while the 1960 age and uncertain configuration records introduce negotiation room.
|| Comparable Sales: 22 Whitegates Avenue (3/1/1, 619.7m²) no sold price; 3 Whitegates Avenue (591m² land) off-market | Property Price Band: $1.1M–$1.2M | Value Drivers: Land size and dual-occupancy approval, school proximity, configuration flexibility
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 26 Whitegates Avenue, Peakhurst Heights NSW 2210
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
This suburb’s median house price is $1.755–$1.815 million, with annual growth of 3.24% to July 2025, though another series records -1.65% in the same period. Houses sell in 33 days; sales volume is just 30–32 per year, marking a tight supply. Gross rental yield is 2.76%, and median house rent is $950 weekly, while units rent at $830, implying owner-occupier demand rather than investor cash-flow. Affordability and rate sensitivity are core risks, with thin turnover amplifying price swings. Future growth relies on continued buyer appetite in a scarce, high-value residential market, but the conflicting price data demands caution on near-term appreciation.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 22 Whitegates Avenue (3/1/1, 619.7m²) no sold price; 3 Whitegates Avenue (591m² land) off-market | Property Price Band: $1.1M–$1.2M | Value Drivers: Land size and dual-occupancy approval, school proximity, configuration flexibility
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
3
Parking
2
Land
648m²
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