72 High StreetWaratah NSW 2298
Property Details for 72 High St, Waratah
72 High St, Waratah is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 915m2 and floor size of 325m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2022.
Last Listing description (December 2024)
Welcome to 'Waratah Heights', where you can call one of the area's original Federation-era homes your own. This timeless brick residence offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, plus a separate dining room, perfect for a growing family. The location is unbeatable, with almost instant access to four schools and the Mater Hospital nearby, making life that much easier.
Sitting on a generous 915sqm block spread over two titles, step out back to an undercover entertaining area and a garden filled with established trees and flowerbeds where kids can play or for you to simply soak in the tranquility. The wide block also provides a long driveway leading to a double carport, while rear lane access takes you to a double garage, covering all your family's parking needs.
As it stands, 'Thainston', c.1917, is already a comfortable family home, but with a few tasteful updates, it could regain the timeless charm and elegance it once boasted. Plus, property developers will be interested to know there are DA-approved plans for five townhouses, adding another layer of potential to this fantastic opportunity.
- Circa 1917 brick and tile family home on 915sqm parcel
- North facing elevated block with approx. 18m frontage rear lane access off Boomerang Street
- Spacious lounge room with sandstone fireplace and separate dining
- Air-conditioned eat-in kitchen with electric cooking and walk-in pantry
- Within minutes reach of the Calvary Mater and John Hunter Hospitals
- St Philip's Christian College, Callaghan College, Waratah Public and Corpus Christi primary are all within strolling distance and minutes' drive to the University of Newcastle
- Waratah Village ? 650m, Newcastle CBD ? 6km, Bar Beach ? 7.6km, M1/Expressway ? 13km
- DA approved for 5 x 3-bedroom townhouses, documentation available on request
Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Property History for 72 High St, Waratah, NSW 2298
- 24 Oct 2024Listed for Sale $1,200,000 - $1,320,000
- 28 Jun 2022Sold for $1,305,000
- 27 Apr 2022Listed for Sale $1,200,000 - $1,300,000
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About Waratah 2298
The size of Waratah is approximately 1.9 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 10.1% of total area. The population of Waratah in 2016 was 4491 people. By 2021 the population was 4927 showing a population growth of 9.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Waratah is 20-29 years. Households in Waratah are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Waratah work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 49.40% of the homes in Waratah were owner-occupied compared with 48.80% in 2016.
Waratah has 2,449 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Waratah have seen a 47.60% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 44.84% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Waratah is $1,035,168 while the median value for Units is $720,591.
- Houses have a median rent of $690 while Units have a median rent of $550.
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