AT A GLANCE
9
total lots in this scheme
Managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd. Located in Sawtell, NSW. 135 other strata plans nearby
Lots
9
Year built
2003
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
4 First Avenue is a 9-lot mixed-use strata scheme in Sawtell, registered in 2003 and now about 23 years old. It is managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd and is one of 136 strata plans in Sawtell (Coffs Harbour council area). Every unit at 4 First Avenue (lots 1–9) is part of strata scheme SP70159, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP70159.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 4 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
- SP70159
- Registered
- 2003-07-10
- LGA
- COFFS HARBOUR
- Postcode
- 2452
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 9
- Residential
- 8
- Commercial
- 1
Building Age
23
years old
Registered 10 July 2003
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 141562
Last AGM: 19 January 2026
9 months ago
Annual Reporting
20 Jan 2026
Status
active
Disputes in Sawtell
No published decision names this building. Across Sawtell, 2 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 1 building.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 1 of 136
NCAT cases are usually internal to a scheme — by-laws, levies, repairs, access to records. Court cases usually involve builders or insurers over defects, because those claims exceed the tribunal's jurisdiction. A per-1,000-lot rate isn't shown: Sawtell has 578 lots, small enough that a single litigious building would move it several-fold. These are published decisions only — most strata disputes settle or are resolved without a judgment, so this is a floor, not a count. See the Sawtell suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Sawtell
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 61 Boronia Street SP58673 Managed by LB Lanolin Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 25-27 Twenty-Second Avenue SP42944 Managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 2 Eighteenth Avenue SP20001 Managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd | 10 |
| 4 Elizabeth Street SP7371 | 10 |
| 25 Fourth Avenue SP4403 | 8 |
| 63 Boronia Street SP51805 Managed by Gorvett Pty Ltd | 8 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Sawtell with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on First Avenue
- 77-79 First Avenue
SP31886 · 31 lots
- 134 First Avenue
SP48102 · 21 lots
- 69 First Avenue
SP98306 · 15 lots
- 93 First Avenue
SP8879 · 11 lots
- 118-120 First Avenue
SP16886 · 7 lots
- 99 First Avenue
SP21965 · 7 lots
- 136 First Avenue
SP58518 · 7 lots
- 70 First Avenue
SP83213 · 7 lots
More buildings managed by SMS Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd
- 77-79 First Avenue, Sawtell
SP31886 · 31 lots
- 134 First Avenue, Sawtell
SP48102 · 21 lots
- 21-23 Twenty-Second Avenue, Sawtell
SP77912 · 18 lots
- 2 Eighteenth Avenue, Sawtell
SP20001 · 10 lots
- 25-27 Twenty-Second Avenue, Sawtell
SP42944 · 9 lots
- 67 Boronia Street, Sawtell
SP31069 · 8 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2023 | Lot 9 | $1,800,000 |
| 24 Apr 2023 | Lot 1 | $890,000 |
| 19 Apr 2012 | Lot 3 | $390,000 |
| 1 Feb 2007 | Lot 1 | $320,000 |
| 24 Jan 2005 | Lot 7 | $335,000 |
| 6 Aug 2004 | Lot 4 | $327,000 |
| 13 Mar 2003 | Lot 8 | $185,000 |
| 10 Apr 2002 | Lot 6 | $185,000 |
| 4 Apr 2002 | Lot 4 | $185,000 |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Lot 1 | $175,000 |
14 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 · 2 dwellings
Estimated cost: $750K · Assessed by Coffs Harbour City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling, Secondary dwelling, Pools / decks / fencing, Demolition
PAN-59520
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyShed
PAN-86180
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbySecondary dwelling, Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
PAN-380193
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-59520) 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: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
Sawtell
1.2km away · ~15 min walk
Bus Stops
3 within 500m · 18 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
- 9
- Residential
- 8
- Commercial
- 1
- Year built
- 2003
- LGA
- COFFS HARBOUR