12 Forrest Street, Jesmond, NSW 2299 sold on 25 May 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 25 May 2026 for $730,000

12 Forrest Street
Jesmond NSW 2299

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 100m2
Land area: 258m2
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Property Details for 12 Forrest St, Jesmond

12 Forrest St, Jesmond is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 258m2 and floor size of 100m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2026. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Jesmond in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1910
Floor Size
100m2
Land Size
258m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
1322/DP869131

Last Listing description (May 2026)

Ideally situated within walking distance of the University of Newcastle, this four-bedroom home creates a fantastic opportunity on a desirable corner block, ideally suited to first home buyers, renovators and investors. As is, the home feels neat and sweet, welcoming you with a charming faade and a pretty front verandah before ushering you into its airy, light-filled layout. At the front of the home, there are three large bedrooms and a smaller bedroom/study, while living space is focused at the back, where you find a separate lounge room, a dining area and updated kitchen. Features such as timber floors and high ceilings add to the appeal, while a practical bathroom and laundry complete the functional features inside. As for alfresco living, there's a lovely entertaining space overlooking the yard, which could offer potential to extend or add on, STCA. A nice bonus here is the side access to the backyard, which currently features a handy parking pad and garden shed. Of course, location is another major highlight. Not only do you have the uni nearby, but other essentials such as schools, shopping centres, services and link roads. This makes getting around a breeze, reaching John Hunter Hospital in less than 10 minutes and Newcastle CBD in just 15 minutes.

- Updated weatherboard home with the potential to be incredible (STCA)
- Charming front verandah and crisp grey-and-white faade offer instant appeal

- Period appeal enhanced by wood-panelled walls, timber floors, high ceilings
- Living room, dining area, refreshed dine-in kitchen
- Three generous bedrooms, plus a smaller light-filled bedroom/study
- Bathroom with shower, enclosed WC, laundry
- Dining leads to covered alfresco and yard
- Fenced backyard with garden shed, side access and parking pad
- Walk to Heaton Public School, Jesmond Central, uni
- Access to inner city bypass, A15, A43 and beyond to M1
- Short drive to Lake Macquarie and Newcastle CBD and beaches

We have obtained all information used in the preparation of this document from third party sources however, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of this information. Prospective purchasers and their advisors are advised to carry out and rely on their own enquiries and investigations in relation to the information in this document and the property it concerns.

Property History for 12 Forrest St, Jesmond, NSW 2299

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$730,000
25 May 2026
Listed for Rent
$420/w
17 May 2017
  • 25 May 2026
    Sold for $730,000
  • 16 Apr 2026
    Listed for Sale $730,000
  • 11 Aug 2023
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Jesmond 2299

The size of Jesmond is approximately 1.2 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 17.4% of the total area. The population of Jesmond in 2016 was 3045 people. By 2021 the population was 3210 showing a population growth of 5.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Jesmond is 20-29 years. Households in Jesmond are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Jesmond work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 28.70% of the homes in Jesmond were owner-occupied compared with 29.90% in 2016.

Jesmond has 1,605 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Jesmond have seen a 56.50% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 64.33% increase. As at 30 April 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Jesmond is $895,906 while the median value for Units is $627,788.
  • Houses have a median rent of $550 while Units have a median rent of $555.
There are currently 7 properties listed for sale, and 6 properties listed for rent in Jesmond on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 85 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Jesmond.

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