AT A GLANCE
23
total lots in this scheme
Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd. Located in Lorn, NSW. 3 other strata plans nearby
Lots
23
Year built
1992
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
44-48 Melrose Street is a 23-lot residential strata scheme in Lorn, registered in 1992 and now about 34 years old. It is managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd and is one of 4 strata plans in Lorn (Maitland council area). Every unit at 44-48 Melrose Street (lots 1–23) is part of strata scheme SP41691, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP41691.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 44-48 Melrose Street, on one page
- A red/amber/green verdict on each risk, with the evidence
- Plain-English summaries of every tribunal and court case
- Questions to ask the agent and strata manager
- A PDF you can forward to your conveyancer
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP41691
- Registered
- 1992-07-24
- LGA
- MAITLAND
- Postcode
- 2320
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 23
- Residential
- 23
Building Age
34
years old
Registered 24 July 1992
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 10148676
Last AGM: 20 May 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
29 May 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Lorn
No published NCAT or court decision names a strata plan in Lorn — including this building. That is not the same as no disputes: most strata disputes settle or are decided without a published judgment, and only decisions that name a plan number can be matched to a building at all.
Comparable Buildings in Lorn
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 8 Brisbane Street SP22207 Managed by Hunter Strata Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 13A Brisbane Street SP65408 Managed by Wellman Strata Management Pty Ltd | 2 |
| 13 Brisbane Street SP66463 Managed by Hunter Strata Management Pty Ltd | 2 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Lorn with similar lot counts.
More buildings managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd
- 11-39 Corona Street, Windale
SP87493 · 38 lots
- 19 Throsby Street, Wickham
SP96745 · 30 lots
- 4 Crebert Street, Mayfield East
SP84527 · 28 lots
- 57 Nesca Parade, The Hill
SP20330 · 27 lots
- 50 Wolfe Street, Newcastle
SP19837 · 25 lots
- 522-526 Hunter Street, Newcastle
SP54886 · 24 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Lot 8 | $620,000 |
| 12 July 2024 | Lot 11 | $597,500 |
| 27 Mar 2023 | Lot 7 | $550,000 |
| 13 Sept 2021 | Lot 2 | $635,000 |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Lot 1 | $555,000 |
| 11 Sept 2018 | Lot 10 | $390,000 |
| 11 Apr 2017 | Lot 3 | $335,000 |
| 15 Dec 2016 | Lot 2 | $330,000 |
| 24 Feb 2014 | Lot 1 | $300,000 |
| 24 Aug 2012 | Lot 9 | $270,000 |
16 sales total
Source: NSW Valuer General. Prices are as reported in settlement data and may not reflect current market values. Sales marked “Price withheld” are excluded from price calculations.
Development History
Original Construction · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Assessed by Maitland City Council
Development Application
Additional Information RequestedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
PAN-652043
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-652043) on the NSW Planning Portal Application Tracker to view the full DA details, including the applicant, builder, and principal certifier.
Source: NSW Planning Portal Open Data API (2019+). Earlier development applications may not be available. Items marked "Nearby" were matched by location proximity (within 100m) rather than direct plan number reference.
Crime Statistics
These statistics cover the entire Maitland local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Maitland LGA are similar to the NSW state average. (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Rates are per 100,000 population. Rank is out of 119 LGAs (1 = highest rate).
Neighbourhood
Suburb Profile
LORN, NSW 2320
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Nearest Train
Maitland
1.8km away · ~23 min walk
Bus Stops
3 within 500m · 10 within 1km
Source: Transport for NSW GTFS data (CC BY 3.0 AU). Distances are straight-line (not walking). Walking times assume 80m/min. Transport Score is indicative only.
School Catchment Zones
This property falls within the following NSW government school intake areas.
Primary
Bolwarra PS
primary
Nillo IS
infants
Secondary
Maitland HS
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 23
- Residential
- 23
- Year built
- 1992
- LGA
- MAITLAND