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5 Helen Street
Merewether NSW 2291

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
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Property Details for 5 Helen St, Merewether

5 Helen St, Merewether is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1930. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2022.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1930

Last Listing description (December 2022)

Lifetime Ocean Views Create a Coastal Sanctuary

Positioned 100 metres to Bar Beach, in a prestigious pocket of Merewether on a large 422.4sqm elevated block, this classic home offers the chance to create the property of your dreams in a coveted beachside location.

Renovate to your heart's content and bring this Torrens Title home back to its former glory in a prestigious and tightly-held street full of quality properties. Or start again and build the ultimate contemporary coastal masterpiece, then enjoy all the benefits this stunning location offers.

With breathtaking ocean views from the front balcony and the superior surf of Merewether Beach only moments away, this is beachside living at its best. Wake up to the sound of the waves, smell the salty sea air, and feel the cool breeze on those hot summer days. Then, go for a morning surf, swim laps at the nearby Merewether Ocean Baths, or take a sunrise stroll along the sand.

Conveniently close to the trendy cafes of Darby Street and The Junction, blissful beachside living is yours for the taking.

This property presents the perfect opportunity for keen renovators, builders and developers, families, or sea changers looking for a desirable beachside location and an enviable lifestyle.

- Original Torrens Title home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a large 2-car garage set on a 422.4sqm elevated block
- Existing DA-approved plans for a new build
- 4 spacious bedrooms with the main bedroom including a walk-in robe, ensuite bathroom, and a balcony with ocean views
- A spacious living room with vintage touches, comprising a fireplace and soaring high ceilings with ornate crown moulding and ceiling roses, offers the potential to restore and make into a statement piece
- Other period features include leadlight windows, original wood flooring & high ceilings
- An alfresco area at the side of the home is perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxing with a coffee
- Sizeable backyard with endless possibilities to add your own touch
- Within walking distance to 3 beautiful beaches (Bar Beach, Merewether Beach & Dixon Park Beach) and a 4-minute drive to Merewether Ocean Baths

Property History for 5 Helen St, Merewether, NSW 2291

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,400,000
11 Nov 2022
  • 16 Dec 2022
    Listed for Sale Auction Onsite
  • 11 Nov 2022
    Sold - Price Undisclosed
  • 11 Nov 2022
    Sold - Price Undisclosed
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About Merewether 2291

The size of Merewether is approximately 6.4 square kilometres. There are 19 parks, covering nearly 49.5% of the 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 5,908 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merewether have seen a 22.20% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 35.50% increase. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Merewether is $2,048,103 while the median value for Units is $980,277.
  • Houses have a median rent of $990 while Units have a median rent of $650.
There are currently 25 properties listed for sale, and 15 properties listed for rent in Merewether on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 262 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Merewether.

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