70 Fern Street, Islington, NSW 2296 sold on 20 September 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 20 Sep 2025 for $802,000

70 Fern Street
Islington NSW 2296

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 95m2
Land area: 316m2
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Property Details for 70 Fern St, Islington

70 Fern St, Islington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 316m2 and floor size of 95m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2025. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Islington in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1920
Floor Size
95m2
Land Size
316m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
A/DP154851

Last Listing description (December 2025)

Set in a thriving inner-city pocket, this home offers an exciting opportunity to transform potential into value. While the home itself is in original condition and ready for a refresh, the appeal lies in the location, land size, and endless scope to renovate, rebuild or reimagine (STCA). Whether you're a builder, investor, or buyer with a creative eye, this is your chance to secure an affordable entry point into one of Newcastle's most in-demand suburbs. Positioned on a level 321m block, the property currently features two bedrooms, a functional bathroom, and a basic floorplan that could be easily reconfigured or extended. The home is well set on the block, providing plenty of off-street parking and space to landscape or expand. Inside, the interiors require significant updates but offer solid bones and natural light, perfect for those looking to roll up their sleeves and add value.Just minutes from the bustling Beaumont Street precinct, Islington Park, cycleways, and public transport, you're also within easy reach of Newcastle CBD and the harbour foreshore. Islington continues to attract strong interest from renovators and professionals alike, thanks to its character homes, city-fringe lifestyle, and strong capital growth. Whether you're dreaming of your first project, seeking a landbank opportunity, or looking to restore and flip, this property is bursting with potential.

Property History for 70 Fern St, Islington, NSW 2296

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$802,000
20 Sep 2025
Listed for Rent
$300/w
11 Dec 2014
  • 20 Sep 2025
    Sold for $802,000
  • 02 Sep 2025
    Listed for Sale SOLD $802,000
  • 12 Nov 2014
    Listed for Rent $300 / week
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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 49.65% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 31.51% increase. As at 31 October 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Islington is $1,022,646 while the median value for Units is $827,585.
  • Houses have a median rent of $690 while Units have a median rent of $650.
There are currently 5 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Islington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 61 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Islington.

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