31 Cobby St, Shortland is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 5 parking spaces and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 487m2 and floor size of 121m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2025.
This 3 bedroom single level home with a high roofed, triple tandem carport is ideal for caravans, recreational vehicles, boats and trucks. Set on a 487 sqm block, it is within walking distance to the popular Hunter Wetlands Centre and cafe. If you enjoy nature you can escape, hire a canoe, ride a segway or bike, take a stroll or have breakfast with the birds.
Back at the low maintenance home there is nothing to do but to sit and enjoy the outlook from the front sunroom, tinker in a workshop in one of the garages or set up a hobby in the second garage which would be idea for a home gym or even storage for a home based business.
Situated close to shops, schools, public transport and only minutes' drive to the University of Newcastle this property will likely appeal to the savvy investor, first home buyer or those looking to downsize and take their motor home around the country.
Features:
Wheelchair access via ramp at back door
3 bedrooms, 2 with free standing wardrobes
Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge room
Ceiling fans & 1 x reverse cycle air conditioner
Modern bathroom and seperate toilet
2 x lock up garages both with power & additional storage
Remote door on 1 garage
Triple tandem carport with high roof for trucks, caravans & recreational vehicles
Heat pump
Fully fenced, low maintenance yard
Security on windows & doors
486.9 sqm block with 3.2 mtr side access
Close to buses, Newcastle University, shops, parks, Hunter Wetland Centre
Council Rates: $2,126.58 pa (approx.)
Water Rates: $807 pa (approx.)
Potential Rent: $580-$600 per week
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 2,121 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Shortland have seen a 73.62% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 53.37% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
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