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66 Forster Street
New Town TAS 7008

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 135m2
Land area: 412m2
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Property Details for 66 Forster St, New Town

66 Forster St, New Town is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1953. The property has a land size of 412m2 and floor size of 135m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2009.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1953
Floor Size
135m2
Land Size
412m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
3/158279

Last Listing description (April 2025)

Looking for a comfortable, stylish home that's good for the planet?

This Hobart property offers a unique opportunity for greener living without sacrificing convenience.

Designed for sustainability, it promotes environmental well-being while providing exceptional value.

Prime Location: Located in a vibrant urban area, this home helps combat urban sprawl. Enjoy walkable access to shops, services, and restaurants, reducing car use and promoting community. Public transport further reduces emissions.

Savings & Sustainability: These features significantly reduce your carbon footprint and energy bills. This is more than a house; it's a sustainable lifestyle.

Energy Efficiency Powerhouse: This home boasts impressive energy-saving features:
Solar Power: Generate more solar energy than you use! The substantial credit on the account (currently over $1600) speaks for itself.
Smart Heat Recovery: Enjoy comfortable temperatures year-round with a heat recovery system that intelligently distributes warmth, moving heat from the ceiling on cooler days and from the kitchen to the bathroom and bedrooms during cold weather.
Superior Insulation: Experience the benefits of a well-insulated home with a 7.5 ceiling rating and 3.5 underfloor rating, significantly reducing heating and cooling needs. Thick underlay and a rubber layer further insulate the bedrooms.

Titane Double Glazing: Further enhances energy efficiency and noise reduction with double- glazed windows.

Modern Appliances: A new, energy- efficient and quiet dishwasher minimizes water and energy consumption. An AEG induction cooktop offers faster, safer, and more energy-efficient cooking. A new NEFF electric oven offers advanced cooking options, including a steam option and convenient remote control via an app.

Located within a five-minute drive to the Hobart CBD and the bustling Waterfront precinct, this property is also virtually across the road from the New Town Shopping Centre and a three minute drive to the Moonah shopping and restaurant strip. New Town and Lenah Valley offer a variety of wonderful cafes and bakeries as well as an IGA.

With level access this fabulous home is suitable for young families, executive couples as well as active retirees.
Alternatively, the location would make this low maintenance property ideal for short term accommodation.

Extra features include:
Gas fire in Lounge - for luxurious ambience
Heavy double lined velvet curtains
LG Direct Drive Dishwasher
Fibre to house NBN
Wheelchair accessible bathroom
Privacy Fencing all boundaries
Remote open garage
Store room / Home Gym or studio
Fully Paved - Pebblecrete backyard
Pebbled around whole house - weed free

This is a beautiful and cozy home in a central location please call the Agent to book your private inspection.

Council Rates: $2596.36 pa
Water Rates: $800 pa approx

At Area Specialist Community Real Estate, we strive to achieve the highest possible price for our homeowners, along with the best marketing your money can buy. We also offer EVERY salesperson in the industry an opportunity to SELL YOUR HOME. At Area Specialist "Sell with us, SOLD by ALL". Call now for more information.

Property History for 66 Forster St, New Town, TAS 7008

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$385,000
13 Jul 2009
Listed for Rent
$530/w
31 Jan 2019
  • 05 Dec 2024
    Listed for Sale Price On Application
  • 22 Jan 2019
    Listed for Rent $530 / week
  • 15 Dec 2017
    Listed for Rent $470 / week
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About New Town 7008

The size of New Town is approximately 4.0 square kilometres. There are 8 parks, covering nearly 9.3% of the 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 3,097 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in New Town have seen a 4.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 7.28% increase. As at 31 July 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in New Town is $870,878 while the median value for Units is $526,685.
  • Houses have a median rent of $670 while Units have a median rent of $505.
There are currently 6 properties listed for sale, and 5 properties listed for rent in New town on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 95 properties were sold in the past 12 months in New town.

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