1 University Drive, Waratah West, NSW 2298 sold on 07 November 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 07 Nov 2025 for $840,000

1 University Drive
Waratah West NSW 2298

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 80m2
Land area: 696m2
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Property Details for 1 University Dr, Waratah West

1 University Dr, Waratah West is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 696m2 and floor size of 80m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Waratah West in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1960
Floor Size
80m2
Land Size
696m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
1/DP29831

Last Listing description (November 2025)

Right across from the University of Newcastle and backing directly onto council reserve, this one's got all the right bones, and a block to back it up.701 square metres of potential, one direct neighbour, and endless ways to update, extend, or build fresh. Whether you're itching to renovate, hunting for a long-term hold, or dreaming of your first place, this property is all opportunity, none of the fluff.With leafy privacy, solid bones, and a liveable layout as-is, it's a rare chance to get into a high-demand pocket and take it in your own direction.What You'll Love:-- Expansive 701m2 block with potential to renovate, extend, or rebuild (STCA)-- Only one direct neighbour, with reserve wrapping two sides of the property-- Open-plan living and dining area with split system air-conditioning-- Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and the living room-- Spacious bathroom with separate bath and shower-- Covered rear patio looking out over the backyard-- Separate laundry with yard access-- Off-street parking plus side access to backyard-- Dream location for Uni students, tenants, or long-term holdsYour New Neighbourhood-- Waratah West Public School - 11min walk (750m)-- Callaghan College Waratah Campus 5min drive (2.3km)-- Callagham College Jesmond Senior Campus 3min drive (2.2km)-- University of Newcastle 2min walk (150m)-- Calvary Mater Hospital 15min walk (1.1km)-- Thomas Percy Oval/Playground 12min walk (950m)-- Waratah Village 6min drive (2.9m)-- Stockland Jesmond 6min drive (3.5km)-- Newcastle Beaches 20min drive (10.9km)-- Newcastle CBD 18min drive (9.9km)-- Approx. weekly rental return: in the vicinity of $680-$700 (with cosmetic improvements)-- Approx. council rates per quarter: $610-- Approx. water rates per third: $400 (not incl. usage)For more information, please contact Dave Lane or Katrina Mortensen on 4967 6770.Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been gathered from sources we consider reliable. We do not accept any responsibility to any person for its accuracy and do no more than pass it on. All interested parties should make and rely upon their own inquiries in order to determine whether or not this information is in fact accurate.

Property History for 1 University Dr, Waratah West, NSW 2298

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$840,000
07 Nov 2025
Listed for Rent
$340/w
14 Aug 2012
  • 07 Nov 2025
    Sold for $840,000
  • 21 Oct 2025
    Listed for Sale Under Contract
  • 13 Aug 2012
    Sold for $343,000
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About Waratah West 2298

The size of Waratah West is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 11 parks covering nearly 25.8% of total area. The population of Waratah West in 2016 was 2988 people. By 2021 the population was 3142 showing a population growth of 5.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Waratah West is 20-29 years. Households in Waratah West are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Waratah West work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 52.90% of the homes in Waratah West were owner-occupied compared with 55.60% in 2016.

Waratah West has 1,359 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Waratah West have seen a 73.00% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 39.10% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Waratah West is $984,984 while the median value for Units is $645,744.
  • Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $570.
There are currently 4 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Waratah west on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 62 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Waratah west.

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