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39 Watkins Street
Merewether NSW 2291

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 319m2
Land area: 424m2
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Property Details for 39 Watkins St, Merewether

39 Watkins St, Merewether is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 2023. The property has a land size of 424m2 and floor size of 319m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2022.

Building Type
House
Year Built
2023
Floor Size
319m2
Land Size
424m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
104/DP37385

Last Listing description (June 2022)

An outstanding opportunity sits right here on Watkins Street, Merewether, awaiting an inspired new lease of life. This prized address is only a barefoot stroll to a choice of Newcastles most beautiful and iconic beaches, within easy reach of excellent schools and the lifestyle boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants of The Junction. The choice is yours whether to renovate, extend or rebuild this traditional home on 424 square metres, with desirable 13.72-metre frontage.

This classic 2-bedroom cottage is in original condition, perched in a private position between Helen and Patrick Streets, and surrounded by luxury homes. With two good-sized, robed bedrooms and a 2nd toilet in the external laundry, the stage is set to move straight in and plan your dream renovation. The massive tandem garage accommodates 2 cars with plenty of extra storage space for bikes and boards. Alternatively, this could be your exciting chance to start from scratch, design and build the home of your dreams in Newcastles most sought-after beachside suburb.

Watkins Street has recently undergone beautification with the planting of more than 60 advanced street trees and new garden beds as part of the shared path linking Merewether Beach to the city of Newcastle. Perfectly located just moments from The Junction, the surroundings will excite the whole family with stretches of world-class surf to master, beautiful coastal walks to explore and a number of fabulous bars, cafes and restaurants on your doorstep.

- Traditional 2-bedroom cottage offers the opportunity to renovate, extend or rebuild
- 13.72 metre frontage on a quiet stretch of Watkins Street
- Tandem garage accommodates 2 cars plus extra storage space for bikes and boards
- Built-in robes to both bedrooms

- 2nd toilet in external laundry
- A number of fabulous bars, cafes and restaurants are right on your doorstep
- Just 300m to The Junction Public School, 800m to St Josephs Primary School
- All building work is subject to council approval

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(We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.)

Property History for 39 Watkins St, Merewether, NSW 2291

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,560,000
23 Feb 2022
  • 23 Feb 2022
    Sold for $2,560,000
  • 24 Dec 2021
    Listed for Sale Contact Agent
  • 20 Mar 1998
    Sold for $280,000
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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 5,894 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 16 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Merewether on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 266 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Merewether.

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