23 Mcdonald Street, Freshwater, NSW 2096 sold on 05 April 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 05 Apr 2025 for $3,825,000

23 Mcdonald Street
Freshwater NSW 2096

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Land area: 595m2
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Property Details for 23 Mcdonald St, Freshwater

23 Mcdonald St, Freshwater is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 595m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2025. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Freshwater in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Land Size
595m2

Last Listing description (April 2025)

FIND. First time ever offered to the market in over 50 years, original residence on an incredible site. This spacious, single-level brick home presents an exceptional opportunity, commanding hilltop position on a generous 595 sqm approx. parcel in a tucked-away, family-oriented enclave of Freshwater. Offering the best of both worlds, it combines easy access to Freshwater's vibrant village and beautiful beach, all while enjoying the benefits of being hushed away in a peaceful street.

LOVE. The light-filled floorplan boasts a spacious living area, dining/family room, and two generous bedrooms with stunning ocean and district views. Immaculately maintained, you can move in now and enjoy the home while you envision its next chapter, whether that's a stylish renovation, an upper-level addition to capture enhanced views, or a complete rebuild (STCA). Be inspired by the expansive views, ocean breeze and explore the endless potential.
-With an east-facing aspect to the front, the interiors are injected with natural light from first thing in the morning.

- This slightly elevated street offers stunning district and ocean views, and offers potential to enhance these views if building up a level (STCA).
- The lounge room is generously proportioned and features a fireplace, extending into a dining/family room that overlooks the backyard.
- Two spacious bedrooms will comfortably accommodate king-sized beds, and each offer ocean and district views.
- High ceilings, polished timber floorboards.
- Private west-facing backyard with near-level lawns.
- Sunny outdoor living on near-level front lawns.
-15m frontage
- Two lock-up garages and a large storage room/workshop are accessed from the backyard, whilst additional parking space is available on the driveway.

LIVE. This peaceful corner of Freshwater offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle, while still providing easy access to a wealth of lifestyle amenities. A short stroll takes you to local shops on Harbord Road for your everyday needs, while Harbord Public School, Warringah Mall, and Freshwater Beach are just minutes away. For dining and shopping, Freshwater Village offers a variety of options, all within easy reach.

RATES/SIZE:
Water rates: Approx $172 pq
Council rates: Approx $769 pq

Size Approx: 595 sqm
Frontage - 15m approx

Rental return - $1,500-$1,600 per week

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

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

Schools:
- Harbord Primary School
- St John The Baptist
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus

WHAT THE OWNER LOVES:
- This is a very quiet street and it feels really hidden away yet it's just a short walk to everything you need.
- We love the fresh ocean breeze and looking out to the horizon. We love our morning swims.
- The interiors get great light, with light from first thing in the morning and throughout the day.

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Property History for 23 Mcdonald St, Freshwater, NSW 2096

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$3,825,000
05 Apr 2025
  • 05 Apr 2025
    Sold for $3,825,000
  • 17 Mar 2025
    Listed for Sale Sold
  • 03 Dec 2004
    Sold for $480,000
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About Freshwater 2096

The size of Freshwater is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 10.2% of 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 4,473 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Freshwater have seen a 52.27% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 38.73% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Freshwater is $3,855,481 while the median value for Units is $1,299,743.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,100 while Units have a median rent of $820.
There are currently 11 properties listed for sale, and 15 properties listed for rent in Freshwater on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 225 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Freshwater.

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