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59 Lower Fort Street
Dawes Point NSW 2000

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 3
Floor area: 318m2
Land area: 123m2
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Property Details for 59 Lower Fort St, Dawes Point

59 Lower Fort St, Dawes Point is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1855. The property has a land size of 123m2 and floor size of 318m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 1986.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1855
Floor Size
318m2
Land Size
123m2
Local Government
Sydney
Lot/Plan
71/DP835201

Last Listing description (May 2011)

First time offered in more than 100 years - this landmark was built in 1855
Grand Victorian Regency villa - first time offered in more than 100 years. A rare & exceptional opportunity to secure an integral part of Sydney's history, this landmark was built in 1855 by the Favelle brothers, a family of wealthy Irish jewellers. Modelled on the classic London townhouse & set over 4 vast levels, this iconic building is positioned at the foot of the Harbour Bridge, moments to the historic Rocks district & capturing harbour views over Walsh Bay & Goat Island. Two parking permits & one visitor permit allowed.
Features Include:

- Prime locale, immense architectural & heritige significance
- Elegant original colonial building with grand entry hall
- Harbour views from 3 levels, classic proportions, rear access
- Red cedar shutters, curved bow windows, cellar & storage
- Regal formal rooms, marble fireplaces, soaring ceilings
- Heritage-rich enclave, metres to the foreshore & Dawes Park
- Steps to cafes, pubs & the proposed Barangaroo precinct
- Unique opportunity to restore your own Sydney landmark

Property History for 59 Lower Fort St, Dawes Point, NSW 2000

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
28 Jul 1986
  • 10 May 2011
    Listed for Sale $1.5M
  • 15 Oct 2008
    Listed for Sale $1.5 MILLION+
  • 28 Jul 1986
    Sold
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About Dawes Point 2000

The size of Dawes Point is approximately 0.1 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 23.6% of total area. The population of Dawes Point in 2016 was 357 people. By 2021 the population was 385 showing a population growth of 7.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Dawes Point is 60-69 years. Households in Dawes Point are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Dawes Point work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 60.60% of the homes in Dawes Point were owner-occupied compared with 62.30% in 2016.

Dawes Point has 537 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Dawes Point have seen a 381.08% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 60.60% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Dawes Point is $4,248,535 while the median value for Units is $3,861,063.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,600 while Units have a median rent of $1,350.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Dawes point on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 16 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Dawes point.

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