Northcote Rd, Hornsby NSW 2077

House prices on Northcote Rd sit 18.79% above the Hornsby suburb house median. This indicates that recent house sales on the street have commanded a premium compared to the broader suburb average. Buyers should note that this metric applies specifically to houses and does not reflect apartment pricing. To understand current market positioning, compare recent house sales on Northcote Rd against comparable properties in nearby streets.

There are no properties on Northcote Rd within a bushfire zone, heritage overlay, or flood overlay. However, 7 homes are recommended for a flood check, while 45 fall under other flood classifications, meaning no flood risk was identified or they were not mapped. No properties are near high-voltage powerlines. Buyers should review council flood mapping and insurance implications for the 7 homes flagged for assessment, as a recommendation does not confirm active flooding risk.

25 homes sit above the street; 15 homes sit level with the street. The street features a mixed profile with no homes sitting below the street. Different site heights relative to the road can influence individual site characteristics, but these vary significantly between properties. Buyers should assess the specific topography and drainage of any particular home rather than relying on the street-wide average to determine suitability.

Northcote Rd is a local road, which generally serves nearby residents and connects to larger thoroughfares. Local roads typically experience less through traffic than arterial or collector roads, though specific noise and congestion levels can vary. This classification suggests the street is primarily used by local residents rather than as a major transit route, contributing to a more residential character for the properties fronting it.

Northcote Rd has 200 residential properties, with 26% being houses and 58.5% being apartments. The street is predominantly apartments, reflecting a higher-density residential mix. This composition means the majority of the street's housing stock consists of multi-unit dwellings rather than detached houses. Buyers should consider how this apartment-heavy mix aligns with their preference for dwelling type and community structure.

Two major apartment developments are recorded on Northcote Rd. The first is at 12 Northcote Rd, featuring 42 lots across 3 levels, built in 1999. The second is at 8A Northcote Rd, with 30 lots across 2 levels, built in 2015. These projects contribute to the street's higher-density residential character and apartment presence, offering a range of multi-unit living options within the Hornsby area.

In the past 12 months, 2 houses and 1 apartment sold on Northcote Rd. Over the trailing five years, the house turnover rate is 13.5%, and the apartment turnover rate is 16.2%. Turnover represents the proportion of properties that changed ownership during that period. These figures indicate the frequency of sales relative to the total stock, providing a baseline for market activity without implying specific demand levels.

Northcote Rd suits buyers seeking a predominantly apartment-based street with a local road character. House buyers face a premium of 18.79% over the suburb median, while apartment buyers find a higher-density mix with 58.5% of stock being apartments. The street offers a mix of site heights, with 25 homes above and 15 level with the street. Buyers should weigh the apartment-heavy composition and specific site conditions against their preference for dwelling type and location.