19 Short Street, Forster, NSW 2428 sold on 15 January 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 15 Jan 2026 for $800,000

19 Short Street
Forster NSW 2428

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Land area: 601m2
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Property Details for 19 Short St, Forster

19 Short St, Forster is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 601m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2026. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Forster in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Land Size
601m2

Last Listing description (January 2026)

Positioned on a prominent corner block just moments from Forster CBD, this original 4-bedroom cottage offers dual entrances for those seeking a future development opportunity (STCA) or the chance to lovingly restore a true piece of Forster's 1970s history.

Take a step back in time and appreciate an era defined by character, charm, and solid craftsmanship. The home features high ceilings throughout, a spacious open kitchen and dining area, and a classic servery window that connects seamlessly to the north-facing sunroom, capturing beautiful natural light all day long.

This property presents a rare opportunity in a tightly held, central Forster location.

Key Features:

- 100m to Little Street Baths
- 650m to main street of Forster restaurants, cafes & shops
- 400m to Forster Bowling Club
- 850m to Forster Main Beach
- High ceilings throughout
- North-facing sunroom
- Large versatile floor plan
- Dual entrances
- Detached rear shed
- 1970s corner block cottage

Property Details:
Council Rates: $922 per quarter
Land Size: 601 square metres approximately
Rental Potential: $590 - $620 per week

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the advertising of this property is based on information provided to the agents, and the vendor and agents expressly disclaim any liability arising therefrom. The accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed, and prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries and form their own judgement as to these matters.

Property History for 19 Short St, Forster, NSW 2428

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$800,000
15 Jan 2026
  • 15 Jan 2026
    Sold for $800,000
  • 24 Nov 2025
    Listed for Sale $800,000
  • 19 Dec 2014
    Sold for $305,000
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About Forster 2428

The size of Forster is approximately 32.6 square kilometres. It has 44 parks covering nearly 44.3% of total area. The population of Forster in 2016 was 13740 people. By 2021 the population was 14187 showing a population growth of 3.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Forster is 70-79 years. Households in Forster are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Forster work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 68.20% of the homes in Forster were owner-occupied compared with 66.80% in 2016.

Forster has 10,439 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forster have seen a 42.34% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 47.36% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Forster is $841,187 while the median value for Units is $635,313.
  • Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $450.
There are currently 120 properties listed for sale, and 20 properties listed for rent in Forster on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 521 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forster.

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