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1/74 Railway Street
Merewether NSW 2291

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 80m2
Land area: 1164m2
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Property Details for 1/74 Railway St, Merewether

1/74 Railway St, Merewether is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1984. The property has a land size of 1164m2 and floor size of 80m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2023.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1984
Floor Size
80m2
Land Size
1164m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
1/SP22264

Last Listing description (June 2025)

Perfectly positioned at the end of a complex of 8, with a north facing front sunny courtyard large enough for BBQ's and casual alfresco entertaining, this light filled, comfortably spacious 2 storey townhouse showcasing an extensive contemporary layout, is simply perfect for coastal city living.
Downstairs you will find your outdoor alfresco area, living, dining and kitchen area with access to your undercover carport at the rear of the townhouse, moving upstairs you will find the bathroom and the two spacious bedrooms, both with built in robes and the main with a split system air conditioner and balcony.
Immerse yourself with everything that Merewether has to offer and the superb location of this townhouse, being on a few minutes walk to local shops, cafes, restaurants and bars and only a short drive or stroll to the beach.

The property features:

Sun filled, light and airy open plan air conditioned living and dining areas
Modern kitchen with dishwasher and breakfast bar, great for casual dining
2 generous sized bedrooms, main with air conditioning and own north facing balcony, both with built-ins and ceiling fans
Tiled bathroom with both shower and bath with separate toilet and powder room
Handy laundry nook off kitchen with extra storage cupboard under the stairs and upstairs linen closet
Covered carport and 2nd smaller courtyard with a garden storage shed at the rear, perfect for a herb or vege patch
Use of Residents swimming pool, great for afternoon swims, with access also to 2 visitor car parks

What a location, what a lifestyle, this townhouse is perfect for a first home buyer looking to purchase in one of Newcastle's best suburbs or an investor looking to add or start their portfolio.

Total Size: 137sqm (Living area + Front Courtyard 106sqm, plus Car Space and Rear Courtyard 31sqm)
Council Rates: $405.00 p/quarter (approx)
Strata Fees: $930.00 p/quarter (approx)

Property History for 1/74 Railway St, Merewether, NSW 2291

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$675,000
21 Dec 2023
Listed for Rent
$500/w
19 Feb 2024
  • 05 Feb 2024
    Listed for Rent $500 / week
  • 21 Dec 2023
    Sold for $675,000
  • 15 Nov 2023
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Merewether 2291

The size of Merewether is approximately 6.4 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 49.5% of total area. The population of Merewether in 2016 was 10964 people. By 2021 the population was 11788 showing a population growth of 7.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merewether is 20-29 years. Households in Merewether are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merewether work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 64.80% of the homes in Merewether were owner-occupied compared with 63.30% in 2016.

Merewether has 5,894 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merewether have seen a 58.85% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 44.67% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Merewether is $2,078,058 while the median value for Units is $919,279.
  • Houses have a median rent of $800 while Units have a median rent of $620.
There are currently 13 properties listed for sale, and 5 properties listed for rent in Merewether on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 265 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Merewether.

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