5 Arthur Street, Merewether, NSW 2291 sold on 23 January 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 23 Jan 2026 for $1,551,500

5 Arthur Street
Merewether NSW 2291

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 109m2
Land area: 582m2
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Property Details for 5 Arthur St, Merewether

5 Arthur St, Merewether is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 582m2 and floor size of 109m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2026. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Merewether in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1950
Floor Size
109m2
Land Size
582m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
B/DP394356

Last Listing description (January 2026)

Situated in a unique, family friendly cul-de-sac this coastal inspired home with light filled interiors is resting on a prime 582sqm flat, corner lot with land dimensions consisting of approximately 19.8m frontage x 28.9m in length. Boasting a flexible floorplan which currently consists of four bedrooms or, with a little foresight could easily be reconfigured to enjoy three bedrooms and create another free flowing, open plan living area that merges seamlessly with the swimming pool and private yard. Enjoying an uncomplicated and well-balanced floor plan the front of the home consists of four bedrooms with all featuring built in wardrobes and ceiling fans, while the master bedroom enjoys the convenience of an ensuite. Recently renovated the main bathroom is ideally placed between the bedrooms for easy access and consists of a combined shower and bathtub, single vanity and toilet. Moving on down the hallway and perfectly placed for families who love to entertain is the well-appointed U-shaped kitchen that comes equipped with gas top cooking, electric oven, dishwasher plus ample cupboard and storage space. Flowing effortlessly from the ideal entertainer's kitchen is the spacious, open plan living areas which merge with the North facing backyard and outside entertaining area. Once outside out the back you can't help but be impressed by the enormous 10m long x 7.2m wide four car, automatic garage with 3.8m heigh ceiling. The garage comes equipped with a toilet, electricity and will become the perfect space for tinkerers, handyman requiring space or if you desire could easily be converted into a granny flat (STCA) to create additional income or for families seeking a DUAL living opportunity.Around the corner and privately placed in your own peaceful and private, tropical setting is the custom designed, inground swimming pool where the kids will love playing and hanging with their friends all year long. There is endless value adding potential with this home should you wish to reconfigure bedroom four and connect it onto a deck or another living area that merges with the swimming pool. The choices are endless with plenty of potential to add even more value and your own personal touch! Conveniently located only 2km from Merewether Beach, 1km to Llewellyn St IGA, cafes and shops, various sporting fields, 1.1km to Maryellen Hotel and 1.2km to Prince of Wales Hotel, this is a home that offers the perfect balance of comfort, lifestyle, and location - in a tightly held street where opportunities like this rarely come to market.Families will also appreciate the proximity to Merewether Heights public school, Holy Family Primary School and the convenience of nearby bus stops offering direct access to Newcastle Grammar School, Trinity College and St Francis Xavier's College, making school runs easy and stress-free.- Resting in a family friendly cul-de-sac within a private setting- Light filled interiors courtesy of the north to rear facing aspect - Composite timber flooring throughout living areas, carpet in bedrooms- Reverse cycle air conditioning in living area, ceiling fans for temp control - Fully fenced yards for the kids or the green thumbs wanting to garden - Zoned for Merewether Heights Public School - Land size 589sqm, Council Rates $3,400 pa, Water Rates $961.30 pa Disclaimer:All information contained herein has been collected from property owners or third-party sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, and all interested parties should rely on their own enquiries.

Property History for 5 Arthur St, Merewether, NSW 2291

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,551,500
23 Jan 2026
Listed for Rent
$650/w
03 Jul 2019
  • 23 Jan 2026
    Sold for $1,551,500
  • 06 Jan 2026
    Listed for Sale Auction Guide $1,450,000
  • 17 Jun 2019
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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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 5,897 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 17 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Merewether on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 273 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Merewether.

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