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102 Merewether Street
Merewether NSW 2291

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 120m2
Land area: 696m2
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Property Details for 102 Merewether St, Merewether

102 Merewether St, Merewether is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 696m2 and floor size of 120m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2024.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1950
Floor Size
120m2
Land Size
696m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
24/10A/DP111244

Last Listing description (October 2024)

Offered for only the second time in almost 50 years, this classic weatherboard home is the very definition of position and potential. Nestled on a generous 586.7sqm block, on your doorstep take advantage of the Llewellyn Street shopping and cafe strip or enjoy a game at Merewether Bowling Club. The beach is less than 1km away for a surf or a swim or head to The Junction precinct's eateries, boutiques and sought-after schools.

With a north-west facing aspect, afternoon sun rays and peaceful, leafy surroundings, this property is steeped with possibility. Its strong bones and heart-warming charm and character including 10ft ornate plaster ceilings, a sandstone fireplace, and classically proportioned room sizes make it ripe for a value adding renovation. There's plenty of potential to reconfigure the floorplan and modernise the kitchen and bathroom spaces, or even extend the home into the deep, gently sloping backyard. And with an approximate 15.24m frontage, you could even hit the reset button and start again with a brand new home, or duplex to fully maximise the block's potential (STCA). Currently leased returning $760 per week, you have a guaranteed income while plans and permits are being approved.

Set within a tight-knit, beachside community of families and professionals, this property's location is complemented by an easy-going lifestyle that will appeal to many. You'll become a regular at local cafes and Merewether Baths in no time. Enjoy the closeness of quality schools, coastal walks, early morning beach swims, easy access to boutique and major retail, and CBD entertainment venues.

Classic weatherboard home, 586.7sqm block with softly elevated north-west facing aspect
Sunny front verandah with elevated suburb views
Approximate block dimensions 15.24m X 39.01m / 37.8m, R2 zoning
Classic layout, cosy lounge room, kitchen/dining with a/c, three robed bedrooms, sunroom, shower bathroom, internal laundry, single garage, two sheds
Charming character includes 10ft ornate plaster ceilings, sandstone fireplace
Renovate, extend, rebuild one home or two the choice is yours (STCA)
950m - Lingard Private Hospital, 1300m - The Junction Fair, 1km - Merewether Beach
550m - Go Kindy pre-school, 700m - Holy Family Primary, 1200m - The Junction Public School
Great tenants on lease until November, returning $760 per week

Outgoings:
Council Rates: $3,956 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $915.72 approx. per annum

Expected Rental Income: $735 - $750 per week

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

An independent pest & building report is available on request at no charge to you. This is the type of report your solicitor would usually recommend purchasing before bidding at an auction or before making an unconditional offer prior to auction and are conducted by a panel of reputable companies. The companies have consented to friendly auction terms and will generally be happy to speak to you about your queries in reports and in most cases transfer the reports into your name if you are the successful buyer at auction or prior to auction.

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.

Live streaming auction. Bid and buy with confidence in this consumer driven, transparent auction system that was pioneered here in Newcastle but is now in use across Australia. We also have a downloadable guide available on our website."

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Property History for 102 Merewether St, Merewether, NSW 2291

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,000,000
27 Nov 2024
Listed for Rent
$750/w
09 Oct 2024
  • 27 Nov 2024
    Sold for $2,000,000
  • 12 Sep 2024
    Listed for Rent $750 / week
  • 02 Jul 2024
    Listed for Sale Selling $2,000,000
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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 5,895 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 12 properties listed for sale, and 6 properties listed for rent in Merewether on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 271 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Merewether.

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