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8/74 Railway Street
Merewether NSW 2291

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 74m2
Land area: 1164m2
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Property Details for 8/74 Railway St, Merewether

8/74 Railway St, Merewether is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Townhouse with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1984. The property has a land size of 1164m2 and floor size of 74m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2023.

Building Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1984
Floor Size
74m2
Land Size
1164m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
8/SP22264

Last Listing description (October 2018)

Positioned in a cracking lifestyle spot, this bright townhouse sports the results of a fresh renovation downstairs where square set ceilings, new floorcoverings and a sparkling new kitchen are highlighted by crisp white d cor. Plantation shutters dress the collection of large windows that draw in the northerly light and cooling summer breezes while air-conditioning provides climate control.
Upstairs, two light and airy bedrooms, master with air-conditioning and balcony, are served by a three-way bathroom offering future scope to splash your own stamp of style. Outside, enjoy the privacy of your own courtyard for relaxation or entertaining or the residents saltwater pool a great spot to cool off at the end of a long day.
An easy stroll from The Junction s supermarkets, cafes and speciality stores, all of the everyday conveniences you might need are close at hand, while a choice of schools and a number of beaches are also within walking or cycling distance.

- North facing end townhouse in a row of just eight
- Rear pedestrian access off Wilton Street to carport and residents pool
- A mix of vinyl plank flooring and new carpet underfoot
- Contemporary new kitchen with Omega electric cooktop and Bosch dishwasher
- Lawn locker provides valuable storage; two visitors parking spaces
- Air-conditioning to living area and master bedroom
- Excellent lifestyle location walking distance to shops, eateries and beach
- Superb first home or investment
Council Rates - $1,446.27 approx. per annum
Water Rates - $660.00 approx. per annum
Strata Rates - $3622.20 approx. per annum

Property History for 8/74 Railway St, Merewether, NSW 2291

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$430,700
11 Jul 2023
Listed for Rent
$395/w
25 May 2015
  • 11 Jul 2023
    Sold for $430,700
  • 01 Sep 2018
    Sold for $590,000
  • 15 Aug 2018
    Listed for Sale $580,000 - $620,000
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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 5,898 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 14 properties listed for sale, and 9 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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