78 Platt StreetWaratah NSW 2298
Property Details for 78 Platt St, Waratah
78 Platt St, Waratah is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 573m2 and floor size of 112m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2024.
Last Listing description (February 2024)
Flowing effortlessly from one smartly updated room to the next, this flawless residence is ready to move in and enjoy - appealing to first home buyers, downsizers, families, and investors alike. Those looking for a solid investment property should consider the appeal of this location to medical staff from the nearby Mater Hospital and families who relish being close to popular schools such as St Philip's Christian College, Waratah Public School, Corpus Christi Primary and Callaghan College. Medical staff from the Mater Hospital can leave the house at 8.55am for a 9am start, students and lecturers will love the five minute drive to the university. The long driveway and 4m x 6m shed/garage delivers multi-vehicle off-street parking with the potential to fit up to 4 cars behind the secure automatic door.
There are hints of original character with an ornamental fireplace and 10ft ceilings, while fresh dcor, new carpet and downlights, and modern kitchen and bathroom spaces add style and comfort. In addition to the three bedrooms, a north facing sunroom is a delightful extra space to relax or a quiet disruption-free area to work from home. Those that love to entertain outdoors will appreciate the all-weather timber deck and Travertine paved patio, with a spacious, fenced and level yard providing plenty of room for kids and pets to run around. What's not to love?
- Expected potential rental return of $600-$650/week
- Located only moments to key transport routes for both train and bus
- 10 minutes to Newcastle University and John Hunter Hospital
- 15 minutes to Newcastle CBD and beaches
- Positioned in well sought-after local school zones
- Air-conditioned lounge room with timber floors, LED downlights, fireplace
- North facing sunroom offers a versatile extra living area or great home office
- Two of the three bedrooms fitted with built-in robes; ceiling fans and new carpet to all three, served by renovated full size bathroom
- Island kitchen with updated oven and rangehood, plus gas cooktop and dishwasher
- Multi vehicle secure parking in carport, driveway and shed/garage
Property History for 78 Platt St, Waratah, NSW 2298
- 21 Mar 2024Sold for $950,000
- 01 Sep 2022Listed for Rent $695 / week
- 25 Jun 2022Sold for $925,000
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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 2,448 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Waratah have seen a 67.53% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 49.88% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Waratah is $1,012,919 while the median value for Units is $700,415.
- Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $530.
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