8 Florence Street, Cardiff South, NSW 2285 sold on 01 August 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 01 Aug 2025 for $827,000

8 Florence Street
Cardiff South NSW 2285

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Land area: 455.3m2
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Property Details for 8 Florence St, Cardiff South

8 Florence St, Cardiff South is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 455.3m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2025. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Cardiff South in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Land Size
455.3m2

Last Listing description (August 2025)

Auction Location: 2/16 Telford Street, Newcastle East & Live via Buy.Realtair.com

Nestled in a quiet, elevated pocket bordered by nature reserves, this versatile dual-living property offers an enticing proposition just a short drive from the vibrant lakeside lifestyle of Warners Bay. Whether you're an investor seeking strong returns with value-add potential, or a first home buyer looking for an affordable path to home ownership, this property is an exceptional find.

The home is currently configured as two fully self-contained units, each with private amenities along with a modern garage at the rear. For investors, it's a ready-made opportunity. Unit One is tenanted by a reliable long-term resident keen to stay, while Unit Two is freshly presented and ready to lease. With a combined rental estimate of $835-$885 per week, the property provides an attractive income stream from day one. For first home buyers, the dual-occupancy layout offers a future-proof solution – you can live in one unit and rent the other to offset the mortgage, then later convert the home back into a spacious single residence as your needs evolve.

Unit One is largely original, featuring polished timber floors, high ceilings, and a sunny north-facing verandah. The layout includes two bedrooms, a good-sized lounge, an original kitchen with meals area, as well as a bathroom, separate laundry and toilet. Currently tenanted at $385 per week, this dwelling offers immediate rental income with potential to add value over time.

Unit Two is freshly painted and move-in ready, featuring two spacious carpeted bedrooms, a comfortable living area, a smart u-shaped kitchen and a bright bathroom. The level fenced backyard, exclusive to this unit, features lush lawn space, and private access to a modern garage with laundry facilities. Here, first home owners will relish the chance to turn this blank canvas into a haven for entertaining, or a secluded play-space for kids and pets.

It's convenient too. This address enjoys a well-connected location with everything you need close at hand. It's only 8 minutes to Warners Bay Village, with its vibrant mix of cafes, boutiques, and specialty shops, plus lakeside spaces perfect for relaxing or getting active. Families will appreciate the proximity to Cardiff Public and High Schools, as well as numerous parks and playing fields. Major shopping hubs like Westfield Kotara and Charlestown Square are less than 10 minutes away, while the stunning beaches of Merewether, Dudley, and Redhead are just a 20-minute drive. For commuters, it's a seamless trip to the Bypass and a short walk or drive to Cardiff Station.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to secure a versatile, income-generating property in a peaceful location with growth potential. Inspect today!

Features include:

Front Unit:
- Original interior featuring high ceilings, polished timber floors and a north-facing aspect.
- Spacious lounge and original kitchen with adjoining meals area.
- Two good-sized bedrooms.
- Bathroom with bath/shower combination, plus separate laundry and toilet.
- Sunny north-facing front verandah overlooking the fenceable front yard.
- Opportunity to add value with updates over time.
- Currently tenanted at $385 per week with long-term tenant wishing to stay.

Rear Unit:
- Freshly painted, light-filled and in move-in ready condition.
- Comfortable carpeted living area.
- Two spacious bedrooms.
- Modern-style u-shaped kitchen with good-sized pantry.
- Bright bathroom with bath/shower combination.
- Private, fenced backyard.
- Rental appraisal of between $450-$500 per week.

General Property Features:
- Dual-living layout offering flexibility for investors or first home buyers.
- Modern garage with laundry facilities.
- Generous, elevated and private block in quiet pocket near nature reserves.
- Potential conversion back to a spacious single residence over time.

Outgoings:
Water rates: $918.27 approx per annum
Council rates: $2.466.4 approx per annum

This property is being sold under the Friendly Auction System.

Flexible deposit and settlement conditions are also available by negotiation with the agent if required.

Offers can also be made prior to auction and each offer will be assessed on its merits.

Bid and buy with confidence in this consumer driven, transparent auction system that was pioneered here in Newcastle but is now in use across Australia. We also have a downloadable guide available on our website.

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Property History for 8 Florence St, Cardiff South, NSW 2285

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$827,000
01 Aug 2025
  • 01 Aug 2025
    Sold for $827,000
  • 10 Jul 2025
    Listed for Sale Friendly Auction Guide $740,000
  • 14 Nov 2001
    Sold for $136,000
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About Cardiff South 2285

The size of Cardiff South is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 10.4% of total area. The population of Cardiff South in 2016 was 2830 people. By 2021 the population was 2931 showing a population growth of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cardiff South is 30-39 years. Households in Cardiff South are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cardiff South work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 76.20% of the homes in Cardiff South were owner-occupied compared with 76.10% in 2016.

Cardiff South has 1,301 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cardiff South have seen a 57.82% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 49.80% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Cardiff South is $901,953 while the median value for Units is $664,406.
  • Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $545.
There are currently 2 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Cardiff south on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 45 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Cardiff south.

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