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2/6 Fraser Street
New Town TAS 7008

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 51m2
Land area: 55m2
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Property Details for 2/6 Fraser St, New Town

2/6 Fraser St, New Town is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1913. The property has a land size of 55m2 and floor size of 51m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2020.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1913
Floor Size
51m2
Land Size
55m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
2/175784

Last Listing description (March 2020)

Constructed in 1895 and established as a boot factory, "Kensington" was much later transformed into an apartment complex now comprising of 7 separate dwellings. These units are now available separately representing an outstanding opportunity for investors or owner/occupiers to acquire a solidly built, character-filled building offering reliable return and immense potential.

To be sold in stages (units 3, 6 and 7 now sold, units 1 & 2 now available) each of the seven apartments has a fully equipped kitchen and spacious separate living room. Apartment 1 has 2 double bedrooms and apartment 2 has 1 double bedroom. All apartments have a bathroom with shower over bath and laundry facilities.

Behind its impressive historic faade the property is in excellent condition throughout. Original features remain in situ with timber panelling and an ornate staircase in the foyer area, original timber doors and picture rails all giving the complex character and soul.

Positioned on an allotment of 650 sqm, there is space for at least 5 off street car parks at the rear of the property. Whether you choose to leave it as is or realise further potential gains through a renovation, "Kensington" presents a fantastic opportunity for the astute investor.

Unit 1 (2 bed) is offers over $395,000.

Property History for 2/6 Fraser St, New Town, TAS 7008

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$280,000
13 Jan 2020
Listed for Rent
$310/w
28 Oct 2019
  • 13 Jan 2020
    Sold for $280,000
  • 15 Oct 2019
    Listed for Rent $310 / week
  • 26 Jun 2019
    Listed for Sale Offers over $295,000
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About New Town 7008

The size of New Town is approximately 4.0 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 9.3% of total area. The population of New Town in 2016 was 6122 people. By 2021 the population was 6781 showing a population growth of 10.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in New Town is 20-29 years. Households in New Town are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in New Town work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.80% of the homes in New Town were owner-occupied compared with 57.40% in 2016.

New Town has 3,092 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in New Town have seen a 18.30% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.62% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in New Town is $867,870 while the median value for Units is $488,545.
  • Houses have a median rent of $600 while Units have a median rent of $500.
There are currently 6 properties listed for sale, and 3 properties listed for rent in New town on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 129 properties were sold in the past 12 months in New town.

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