The Block
Some site constraintsSome site constraints. The block is significantly below road level with a steep internal fall and arterial road exposure, creating clear trade-offs for access and layout despite its generous size.
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197 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154
House5331774m²
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K-score
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K-score
54/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Car-dependentCar-dependent. Main transport is over 1.2km away with limited walking convenience, so commuting and errands will often rely on the car.
Price Positioning
Lower-Mid TierLower-Mid Tier. Pocket sits below suburb median, but recent comps and last sale are higher, creating mixed signals. Major road location noted.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
1.57M
+11%vs Suburb median
Land size
1774m²
+127%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R3
Medium Density Residential
Backyard facesSouth East
Cooler morning setting
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Speed limit: 60 km/h
Noise sources
Major road (30m)
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$2.50M
Owned for
1.2 Years
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Red Flags
Major Road
The property is located on a major road.
Major Road
The property is located on a major road.
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Property Location Overview
Castle Hill train station is 1.3km from the property, with 23m uphill and 8m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Old Northern Rd Opp Kerrs Rd, located 190m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Baulkham Hills North Public School, 1.7km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Muirfield High School, 5.6km from the property, with a Good level rating. Gilroy Catholic College is the nearest private school, 710m from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Gabriel's School for students with special needs is the nearest private school, 470m from the property, serving students from U and offering co-ed enrolment. St Bernadette's Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.7km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Michael's Primary School is the nearest private school, 3.1km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Oakhill College is the nearest private school, 3.0km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Tong Li Iga Xpress is the nearest supermarket, 1.1km from the property. Castle Hill Library is 1.1km from the property. The Hills Private Hospital is 2.8km from the property. Unnamed Park is the nearest park, 770m from the property. Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre is 1.2km from the property. Unnamed Park is 920m from the property. Queenscliff Beach is 27.1km from the property.