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40 Smith Street
Merewether NSW 2291

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 199m2
Land area: 506m2
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Property Details for 40 Smith St, Merewether

40 Smith St, Merewether is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 506m2 and floor size of 199m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1950
Floor Size
199m2
Land Size
506m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
5/DP37287

Last Listing description (September 2021)

Exuding timeless elegance with an abundance of period charm, this spacious family home with multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces is set on a 506sqm block in a tightly-held locale. Perfect for those seeking a coastal and city lifestyle, walking distance to The Junction shopping village, schools, sporting fields, Newcastle Harbour and beaches.

- Instantly appealing character home in an enviable community setting
- Stunning leadlight windows, beautiful ornate ceilings, timber floors

- Three separate living areas allow the family to enjoy their own spaces
- Four great size bedrooms, two upstairs with their own break out space
- Modern kitchen with terrazzo benches, gas cooktop and dishwasher
- An opportunity to add your own style to this already beautiful home
- An organic paradise of fruit trees, vines, veggies and chicken run
- Secure gated entry into carport, garage, and extra off street parking
- Coveted schools, Hamilton South, St Francis Xavier, Newcastle Grammar
- An easy walk/bike ride to Bar Beach, the city or the harbour foreshore

Property History for 40 Smith St, Merewether, NSW 2291

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,212,000
18 Aug 2021
  • 26 Aug 2021
    Listed for Sale Price on request
  • 18 Aug 2021
    Sold for $2,212,000
  • 08 Feb 2001
    Sold for $340,000
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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 5,896 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merewether have seen a 60.67% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 43.15% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Merewether is $2,095,317 while the median value for Units is $934,974.
  • 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, 274 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Merewether.

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