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18/28 Mcdonald Street
Freshwater NSW 2096

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 77m2
Land area: 98m2
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Property Details for 18/28 Mcdonald St, Freshwater

18/28 Mcdonald St, Freshwater is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1962. The property has a land size of 98m2 and floor size of 77m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2023.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1962
Floor Size
77m2
Land Size
98m2
Local Government
Northern Beaches
Lot/Plan
18/SP157

Last Listing description (October 2023)

FIND. Discreetly positioned on the hill in a quiet cul-de-sac in Freshwater, this spacious two-bedroom apartment commands spectacular views that sweep across the ocean and the surrounding districts of Curl Curl, Freshie & Manly, It sits within a tightly held block of 24 homes, surrounded by lush gardens, and is known for its tight-knit and welcoming community.

LOVE. Sit from the comfort of your balcony and watch as the sun rises over the ocean. Although the expansive views are what immediately capture your attention and make this a special place to come home to every day, there are also plenty of other enticing features, such as the spaciousness, natural light the undercover car space and storage unit and the position that feels hidden away, yet allows you to walk to the beach or the village in less than 15 minutes.

- Open plan living with dedicated zones for lounging and dining, and the kitchen is huge and flows out to the living and dining areas.
- With no common walls, the apartment is very quiet, and the open views give a sense of space and privacy.
- The updated and very functional kitchen features, electric cooking and lots of pantry and cupboard space with an integrated laundry.
- Both of the bedrooms are comfortable and spacious and offer new built in robes.
- The apartment is in immaculate condition and is ready to move in now, yet the flexibility of being able to add value over time remains.
- Situated on the second floor of a security block that is set back from the road.
- Residents and young families in the block often come together to socialize and play in the gorgeous shared gardens, where there are veggie patches and various grassy areas to find a spot of sun to sit in.

LIVE. This quiet pocket of Freshwater feels tucked away from all of the hustle and bustle, yet it's close enough to walk to beaches, schools, parks and shops. It's a short stroll to local shops on Harbord Road, and you can easily walk to Warringah Mall, where there are supermarkets and eateries or jump on a bus to Manly or the city. It's an easy walk to Harbord Public School, or you can wander to Freshwater village and beach in less than 20 minutes.

RATES/SIZE:
Water rates: Approx $156.70 pq
Council rates: Approx $382.10 pq
Strata levies: Approx $916.91 pq

Size: Approx 98 sqm

ABOUT THE AREA

Local Transport:
- Buses to City CBD, Manly, Westfield Warringah Mall and surrounds

Shopping:
- Freshwater Village shops, cafes and bars
- Pilu Restaurant
- Harbord Diggers
- Harbord Hotel

Schools:
- Harbord Primary School
- St John The Baptist
- Freshwater Senior Campus

WHAT THE OWER LOVES:
- This is such a quiet, peaceful block with lots of friendly, welcoming residents.
- It's so close to a choice of beaches and you can walk to Manly and Freshwater villages.
- It's so handy having private entry straight into the courtyard.

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Property History for 18/28 Mcdonald St, Freshwater, NSW 2096

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,365,000
27 Oct 2023
Listed for Rent
$530/w
30 Oct 2010
  • 28 Oct 2023
    Listed for Sale SOLD - Price Withheld
  • 27 Oct 2023
    Sold for $1,365,000
  • 16 Jul 2021
    Sold for $1,345,000
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About Freshwater 2096

The size of Freshwater is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. There are 7 parks, covering nearly 10.2% of the total area. The population of Freshwater in 2016 was 8866 people. By 2021 the population was 9186 showing a population growth of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Freshwater is 30-39 years. Households in Freshwater are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Freshwater work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 60.70% of the homes in Freshwater were owner-occupied compared with 60.20% in 2016.

Freshwater has 4,481 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Freshwater have seen a 11.17% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 8.46% increase. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Freshwater is $3,629,672 while the median value for Units is $1,233,169.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,750 while Units have a median rent of $840.
There are currently 12 properties listed for sale, and 13 properties listed for rent in Freshwater on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 181 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Freshwater.

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