85 Watkin StreetNewtown NSW 2042
Property Details for 85 Watkin St, Newtown
85 Watkin St, Newtown is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 203m2 and floor size of 192m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2023.
Last Listing description (October 2025)
With a wide 5.5m frontage, this renovated Victorian home sits amid beautiful surrounds of thoughtful garden design, from renowned TV host and landscape architect Brendan Moar. With period details preserved alongside modern embellishments that enhance the home's its character, it's an incredible journey that started with the patterned veranda and turquoise facade, leading you through formal and informal living spaces of colour, patina and personality. One of the area's beautiful statement homes, curated for family life or entertaining.
Highlights
* Wide design & sense of space throughout
* Gas fireplace, floorboards, high ceilings
* Sky-lit dine-in stone kitchen, gas cooking
* Concertina doors to the in/outdoor scene
* Paved alfresco setting & timber decking
* All bedrooms w/ built-ins, 2 w/ ensuites
* Master dressing/sitting room, large attic
* Between Newtown/Erskineville village life
* Free Building & Pest Report at bw.com.au
Property History for 85 Watkin St, Newtown, NSW 2042
- 04 Oct 2023Sold for $2,600,000
- 08 Sep 2023Listed for Sale For sale $2,750,000
- 11 Aug 2018Sold for $1,880,000
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Newtown has 9,343 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newtown have seen a 5.61% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 7.85% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Newtown is $1,863,587 while the median value for Units is $896,029.
- Houses have a median rent of $980 while Units have a median rent of $675.
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