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31 Coal Street
Islington NSW 2296

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 75m2
Land area: 290m2
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Property Details for 31 Coal St, Islington

31 Coal St, Islington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 290m2 and floor size of 75m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1920
Floor Size
75m2
Land Size
290m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
1/DP807631

Last Listing description (August 2023)

Auction Location: On Location - 31 Coal Street, Islington NSW 2296

*One on one, pre-registered inspections only. Please contact the below agent to book your COVID Compliant inspection.

What could well be one of the hottest development prospects to hit the inner Newcastle property market is presented with the listing of 31 Coal Street, Islington. This two-bedroom home and its 302.6m? corner landholding is zoned B4 allowing for a three-storey mixed use development. All the hard work and expense of gaining DA approval has already been done making this inner-city gem nirvana for developers and builders.

Quadruple your investment and take advantage of this exciting ready-to-build opportunity with the construction of two ground floor commercial shopfronts and two x three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments above complemented by secure parking for four vehicles.

Alternatively, bring your own creative vision to this cottage and oversized block and consider other renovation or rebuild options. In an area undergoing exciting rejuvenation look to your neighbours as a source of inspiration as to what can be done here, subject to council approval of course.

Ask any local resident and they will tell you that it is proximity to Beaumont Street's foodie hub, the eclectic vintage and retro stores, and the beautiful local park that attracts people of all ages to this once blue-collar suburb. Mostly they will tell you it's the wonderful people and the sense of community.

- 302.6m? corner block with second frontage to Fern Street
- Comfortable double fronted cottage has been a lucrative investment for many years
- Currently comprises two bedrooms, open plan living, electric kitchen, full-size bathroom/laundry and huge backyard offering off-street parking
- B4 Mixed Use zoning allows a mix of commercial/residential rebuild options (STCA)
- 5-minute stroll to Islington Park where kids and pets can play and a bike/walking path allows you to stroll or ride all the way to the harbour and beaches
- 500m to Hamilton Station and Beaumont Street, 2.5km to Marketown

Outgoings:
Council Rates: $1,076.30 approx. per quarter
Water Rates: $264.9 approx. per quarter

This property is being sold under the Onsite Friendly Auction System.

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Flexible deposit and settlement conditions are also available by negotiation with the agent if required.

Offers can also be made prior to auction and each offer will be assessed on its merits.

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Property History for 31 Coal St, Islington, NSW 2296

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$852,000
25 Sep 2021
Listed for Rent
$500/w
23 Sep 2022
  • 16 Nov 2021
    Listed for Rent $500 / week
  • 25 Sep 2021
    Sold for $852,000
  • 03 Sep 2021
    Listed for Sale PRD Inner City - Inspection by Private Appointment
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About Islington 2296

The size of Islington is approximately 0.7 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 12.3% of total area. The population of Islington in 2016 was 1883 people. By 2021 the population was 2026 showing a population growth of 7.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Islington is 20-29 years. Households in Islington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Islington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 51.60% of the homes in Islington were owner-occupied compared with 49.40% in 2016.

Islington has 1,364 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Islington have seen a 59.50% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 35.79% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Islington is $1,104,736 while the median value for Units is $872,450.
  • Houses have a median rent of $680 while Units have a median rent of $620.
There are currently 6 properties listed for sale, and 3 properties listed for rent in Islington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 59 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Islington.

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