Property Details for 79 Railway St, Cooks Hill
79 Railway St, Cooks Hill is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Townhouse with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1900. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2022.
Last Listing description (May 2022)
Rare Opportunity! Two Victorian Terraces With Rear Lane Access
Don't miss this rare opportunity to secure your future in owning your very own piece of historic real estate in a prime location. A rare investment opportunity to own 2 side by side Victorian Terraces in Cooks Hill's most photographed location. Adjacent to Newcastle's famous 'Love Lane'; the smell of the mouthwatering culinary delights will lead you out your front door, across the street, down the cobbled, fairy lit, succulent potted lane to Darby Street. Here you will enjoy a community herb garden, boutique shops, bars, & selection of international cuisine. Darby Street is home to some of Newcastle's best cafes and restaurants and the bustling night life are just a stone's throw away.
The thrill of knowing you have secured your piece of history, encompassing a unique lifestyle second to none must be experienced to be believed. Only a short flat stroll to Newcastle's world-famous coastline, you can soak in the sea as you walk Newcastle to Merewether and beyond, past ocean baths and the iconic Bogey Hole.
Owning both these free-standing Victorian Terraces offers opportunity to watch your capital growth from afar, lease, develop, Airbnb or simply live in one and receive your income from the second.
Internal features include hallmark timber floors, lacework verandah and picture rails add character and charm to the classic layout of each terrace that features a lounge room, gas-equipped kitchen, bathroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms upstairs. Plantation shutters, air-conditioning and upgraded tiling add modern appeal, yet there is scope for you to add your own sense of style and touches to this heart-warming home of yesteryear.
A pair of Victorian terraces c.1900 with the benefit of rear lane access, allowing for potential off-street parking
New porch tiles offer direct access into the bright lounge room with timber floors
Painted timber kitchen with gas stove and back door access to courtyard
Automatic door from rear lane opens to raised timber area currently set up as alfresco entertaining but could easily convert to off-street parking
Two bedrooms on the upper levels, A/C, built-in robe, and access to the sunny front verandah
Gas outlets throughout for winter warmth
Just 70m from Darby Streets cafes, boutiques, and nightlife, 850m to Bar Beach
450m to Harris Farm and 900m to Marketown for all your grocery needs
Property History for 79 Railway St, Cooks Hill, NSW 2300
- 16 May 2022Sold for $750,000
- 04 Mar 2022Listed for Sale $1,500,000 - $1,600,000
- 31 Aug 2016Listed for Rent $420 Weekly
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About Cooks Hill 2300
The size of Cooks Hill is approximately 0.7 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 6.3% of total area. The population of Cooks Hill in 2016 was 3621 people. By 2021 the population was 3774 showing a population growth of 4.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cooks Hill is 20-29 years. Households in Cooks Hill are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cooks Hill work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 42.20% of the homes in Cooks Hill were owner-occupied compared with 41.30% in 2016.
Cooks Hill has 2,483 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cooks Hill have seen a 40.04% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 42.61% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Cooks Hill is $1,739,464 while the median value for Units is $919,411.
- Houses have a median rent of $700 while Units have a median rent of $650.
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