1/285 Sandgate Road, Shortland, NSW 2307 sold on 26 June 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 26 Jun 2025 for $632,500

1/285 Sandgate Road
Shortland NSW 2307

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Land area: 214m2
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Property Details for 1/285 Sandgate Rd, Shortland

1/285 Sandgate Rd, Shortland is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 214m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2025. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Shortland in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Land Size
214m2

Last Listing description (June 2025)

Auction Location: 2/16 Telford Street, Newcastle East & Live via Buy.Realtair.com

Big on space and big on value, this generous California Bungalow is ideal for first-home buyers or savvy investors seeking more house, more potential, and more character than you might expect in this price range.

Take a moment to enjoy the roomy front porch - a covered outdoor living space perfect for watching the world go by. Step inside to discover well-proportioned rooms filled with natural light and polished timber floors. The home has been partially renovated and features a large, custom-designed kitchen that any avid cook would love, with extensive bench space, abundant cabinetry, and a large pantry. The kitchen seamlessly flows into a bright living area - perfect for cozy evenings binge-watching your favourite shows.

Four generously-sized bedrooms are featured, all equipped with ceiling fans, and two with split-system air-conditioning to ensure year-round comfort. The master bedroom comes with a walk-through robe and private access to a bathroom that includes both a shower and a bath. While it's functional as is, there's further potential to transform this space into a luxurious ensuite retreat - just look at the stunning main bathroom for inspiration, with its elegant tiles and modern fittings. A dedicated laundry area completes the practical layout.

Flexibility is a major drawcard in this home. For investors, the four spacious bedrooms should provide strong rental potential, especially in this high-demand area. For families, the front bedroom can easily serve as a formal living room, allowing the open-plan area to be used for children's play or family time. If you work from home, you'll appreciate the comfort and space of multiple air-conditioned rooms that can double as productive home offices.

Conveniently situated, this home is within easy walking distance of Shortland Public School and is zoned for Callaghan College. It's also close to two shopping villages, and for hospital workers, it's within walking distance of Hunter Valley Private Hospital. Nature lovers will enjoy proximity to the Hunter Wetlands, and with quick access to the bypass, commuting to Sydney, Newcastle, Maitland, or exploring the Hunter Valley is a breeze.

Whether you're looking to move in straight away, rent it out immediately, or continue to renovate over time to match your lifestyle, this property offers excellent value in a central location. Inspect today!

Features include:

- Partially-renovated California Bungalow home featuring large, light-filled rooms and polished timber floors.
- Renovated custom kitchen with a dishwasher, ample bench space and storage, and a large pantry.
- Light-filled living area connected to the kitchen – ideal for supervision of children.
- Four generous bedrooms, each with ceiling fans and two with air-conditioners. The master features a walk-through robe to a private bathroom with both a shower and a bath.
- The elegantly renovated main bathroom features a large walk-in shower, along with quality tiles and modern fixtures.
- Internal laundry for added practicality.
- Spacious covered front porch ideal for outdoor entertaining.
- Flexible floor plan offering scope for formal living, home office, or kids' playroom.
- High rental appeal with four large bedrooms.
- Move-in ready with potential to renovate further or reconfigure.
- Off-street parking, and easy access to schools, shops, parks and playing fields, the Uni, Hunter Valley Private Hospital, plus seamless access to major arterial routes.

Outgoings:

Council rates - $1,635 p.a. approx.*
Water rates - $749 p.a. approx.*
Strata rates - $1,263 p.q. approx.*

This property is being sold under the Friendly Auction System.

An independent pest & building report is available on request at no charge to you. This is the type of report your solicitor would usually recommend purchasing before bidding at an auction or before making an unconditional offer prior to auction and are conducted by a panel of reputable companies. The companies have consented to friendly auction terms and will generally be happy to speak to you about your queries in reports and in most cases transfer the reports into your name if you are the successful buyer at auction or prior to auction.

Flexible deposit and settlement conditions are also available by negotiation with the agent if required.

Offers can also be made prior to auction and each offer will be assessed on its merits.

Bid and buy with confidence in this consumer driven, transparent auction system that was pioneered here in Newcastle but is now in use across Australia. We also have a downloadable guide available on our website.

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Property History for 1/285 Sandgate Rd, Shortland, NSW 2307

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$632,500
26 Jun 2025
Listed for Rent
$360/w
22 Dec 2016
  • 26 Jun 2025
    Sold for $632,500
  • 23 May 2025
    Listed for Sale $560,000 Friendly Auction
  • 24 Jun 2020
    Sold for $387,000
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About Shortland 2307

The size of Shortland is approximately 6.1 square kilometres. It has 11 parks covering nearly 23.5% of total area. The population of Shortland in 2016 was 3905 people. By 2021 the population was 4537 showing a population growth of 16.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Shortland is 20-29 years. Households in Shortland are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Shortland work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 55.60% of the homes in Shortland were owner-occupied compared with 61.70% in 2016.

Shortland has 2,120 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Shortland have seen a 73.35% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 53.09% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Shortland is $808,257 while the median value for Units is $670,341.
  • Houses have a median rent of $600 while Units have a median rent of $650.
There are currently 10 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Shortland on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 95 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Shortland.

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