AT A GLANCE
5
total lots in this scheme
Managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd. Located in Sawtell, NSW.
Lots
5
Year built
1993
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
88 First Avenue is a 5-lot residential strata scheme in Sawtell, registered in 1993 and now about 32 years old. It is managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd and sits in the Coffs Harbour council area. Every unit at 88 First Avenue (lots 1–5) is part of strata scheme SP45400, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP45400.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 88 First Avenue, 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
- SP45400
- Registered
- 1993-11-25
- LGA
- COFFS HARBOUR
- Postcode
- 2452
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 5
- Residential
- 5
Building Age
32
years old
Registered 25 November 1993
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 141562
Last AGM: 13 July 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
24 July 2025
Status
active
Comparable Buildings in Sawtell
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 4 Twentieth Avenue SP30541 Managed by Jetty Strata Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 20 Elizabeth Street SP31102 Managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 128 First Avenue SP37578 | 5 |
| 14 Twentieth Avenue SP30517 Managed by Jetty Strata Management Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 76 First Avenue SP19759 Managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd | 5 |
| 84 First Avenue SP30298 Managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd | 5 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Sawtell with similar lot counts.
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2017 | Lot 3 | $395,000 |
| 9 Apr 2010 | Lot 1 | $283,000 |
| 1 Feb 2003 | Lot 4 | $255,000 |
| 17 Apr 2002 | Lot 5 | $165,000 |
| 11 Apr 2001 | Lot 1 | $127,000 |
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
Estimated cost: $90K · Assessed by Coffs Harbour City Council
Development Application
DeterminedResidential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-613557
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyBalconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs, Alterations and additions to residential development
PAN-258060
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-613557) 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 Coffs Harbour local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Coffs Harbour LGA are higher than 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
SAWTELL, NSW 2452
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: B
Good public transport access
Nearest Train
Sawtell
839m away · ~10 min walk
Bus Stops
7 within 500m · 23 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
Sawtell PS
primary
Secondary
Toormina 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
- 5
- Residential
- 5
- Year built
- 1993
- LGA
- COFFS HARBOUR