51 O'Connell Street, Newtown, NSW 2042 sold on 11 May 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 11 May 2026 for $1,600,000

51 O'Connell Street
Newtown NSW 2042

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Land area: 126m2
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Property Details for 51 O'Connell St, Newtown

51 O'Connell St, Newtown is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 126m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2026. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Newtown in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Land Size
126m2

Last Listing description (May 2026)

Stylishly renovated to maximise space, liveability and comfort, this classic Victorian full brick workers terrace offers flowing indoor/outdoor living and entertaining in this super quiet yet ultra convenient location. Set in a tree-lined no through road, around the corner from RPA Hospital and medical services precinct, it's a few minutes stroll to Sydney University, close to City buses and just 200m to King Street's cafes, cosmopolitan restaurants, pubs and destination boutiques. The traditional floorplan features two front double bedrooms, central lounge, contemporary gas kitchen with dining and modern classic bathroom. Engineered timber floors, high ceilings, tall sash windows and fresh paint create a light and airy ambience, with seamless flow to a private walled al fresco terrace and sundrenched East-facing garden with entertaining deck. Welcoming and comfortable for home or rental, the wide 126sqm block and lined attic with dormer window offer the opportunity for an upper level extension (STCA) in line with neighbouring properties to fully capitalise on the lifestyle potential in this key location.

- Quality renovation for contemporary style & comfort
- Engineered timber floors, high ceilings, fresh paint

- Front bedroom with feature fireplace & arched windows
- Central living & second bedroom with reverse cycle A/C
- Seamless flow to paved walled entertaining terrace
- Eat-in gas kitchen with stone benchtops, SS appliances
- Wide café windows open to breakfast bar/servery
- Classic-style bathroom with shower & laundry area
- Pull-down ladder to lined attic with dormer window
- Ultra private paved & decked East-facing rear garden
- End house in row of 4 workers terraces with side access
- Classic bullnose veranda and wrought iron front fence
- 126sqm with wide frontage, potential to extend (STCA)
- Low traffic street, no through road to Carillon Avenue
- High walkability location with everything at the door
- Local cafes & 200m to King St eateries, shops, pubs
- A world of dining & entertainment at the doorstep
- Footsteps to RPA, medical services and Sydney Uni
- Newtown North PS, Newtown High school catchment
- Buses nearby, 10 mins walk to Macdonaldtown rail
- Ideal entry point, downsizer, investment or first house
- Rates: Water $351pq, Council $408pq (All approx.)

Contact Ercan Ersan 0423 941 112
Peter Smirneos 0466 028 030

Our recommended loan broker: Tommy Nguyen (http://broker.loanmarket.com.au/erskineville)"

Property History for 51 O'Connell St, Newtown, NSW 2042

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,600,000
11 May 2026
Listed for Rent
27 Apr 2025
  • 11 May 2026
    Sold for $1,600,000
  • 05 Mar 2026
    Listed for Sale Auction - Guide: $1,500,000
  • 14 Apr 2025
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About Newtown 2042

The size of Newtown is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. There are 18 parks, covering nearly 3.7% of the total area. The population of Newtown in 2016 was 15029 people. By 2021 the population was 14690 showing a population decline of 2.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newtown is 20-29 years. Households in Newtown are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newtown work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 40.70% of the homes in Newtown were owner-occupied compared with 38.50% in 2016.

Newtown has 9,355 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newtown have seen a 2.75% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 6.78% increase. As at 31 July 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Newtown is $1,852,184 while the median value for Units is $888,538.
  • Houses have a median rent of $990 while Units have a median rent of $675.
There are currently 33 properties listed for sale, and 72 properties listed for rent in Newtown on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 335 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Newtown.

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