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156 Macquarie Street
Merewether NSW 2291

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 285m2
Land area: 551m2
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Property Details for 156 Macquarie St, Merewether

156 Macquarie St, Merewether is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 551m2 and floor size of 285m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1970
Floor Size
285m2
Land Size
551m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
39/DP237615

Last Listing description (August 2022)

Auction Location: PRD Newcastle 2/16 Telford St, Newcastle East and Live via Auction Now Website

In a quiet, leafy neighbourhood in sought-after Merewether, this spectacular 3 level family home stands out. Contemporary and stylish, with all the mod cons, yet warm and inviting. The epitome of family living, your kids will never want to leave.

3 levels of living means oh-so-much space to spread out. The entry floor is the main living area, the heart of this family home with an amazing open floor plan connecting the impressive designer kitchen to dining, living and outdoor balcony area. A wall of glass allows the natural light to flow in and the amazing view is accessible from every vantage point. The generous kitchen means the whole family can help out with dinner or perch at the bench to chat while prepping. Then, dine inside or out there are plenty of options.

Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, the study and main bathroom. Step out from one bedroom straight onto the upper balcony the glass safety rail means totally unimpeded views that literally stretches for miles. Past the leafy city view you can see the beach and mountains on the horizon, the perfect place to sit with a morning coffee to start the day.

Downstairs, the kids can splash around in the amazing saltwater pool before kicking back in the tiled recreation room. A bathroom on each floor plus W/C on the main living level offers the utmost convenience, and the multiple landscaped outdoor areas mean this is a great house for entertaining too. And the location does not get any better than this top school zone and 5 minutes to the beach, the golf club, and so many cafes and restaurants you may never get around to tasting them all, but you can try.

- 2 levels of north-facing balcony with amazing water views from the top level
- Large family kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops, sleek cabinetry, Miele appliances including semi-integrated dishwasher, induction stove and warming oven
- 3 bathrooms, 1 on each level plus W/C. Main has double vanity, separate shower & bath plus dual showerhead.
- 4 bedrooms with built-ins, 1 with top floor balcony access, 1 with spacious ensuite
- 8-metre saltwater pool with tiled downstairs recreation room and bathroom
- Leafy landscaped garden with lighting and multiple alfresco entertaining spaces in the front and back yards
- Double lock up garage with extra store room, plus masses of storage throughout
- Ducted zoned A/C, security camera, automated irrigation, surround sound, LED lighting, instant gas, brand new ceiling fans, plantation shutters and wooden floorboards
- Close to beaches, Merewether Golf Club, Glenrock, parks, cafes, restaurants and pubs
- Zoned for Merewether Public School and Newcastle High School
- School bus route in the street to:
Newcastle Grammar
St Pius
St Philips Christian College
Merewether High School
St Francis Xavier
Macquarie Christian College
Holy Family

Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,820 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $823.86 approx. per annum

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Property History for 156 Macquarie St, Merewether, NSW 2291

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,335,000
16 Nov 2021
  • 16 Nov 2021
    Sold for $2,335,000
  • 06 Nov 2021
    Listed for Sale Friendly Auction
  • 07 Oct 2021
    Listed for Sale Forthcoming Friendly Auction
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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 5,891 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 4 properties listed for rent in Merewether on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 267 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Merewether.

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