7 Forster Street, New Town, TAS 7008 sold on 12 August 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 12 Aug 2025 for $1,150,000

7 Forster Street
New Town TAS 7008

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 195m2
Land area: 465m2
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Property Details for 7 Forster St, New Town

7 Forster St, New Town is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1909. The property has a land size of 465m2 and floor size of 195m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in New Town in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1909
Floor Size
195m2
Land Size
465m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
50/76619

Last Listing description (August 2020)

Boasting a stunning, no-expense-spared renovation without compromising its 1900s character, this significant home will appeal to discerning buyers looking for quality and style only moments from Hobart's CBD.

Period character & contemporary design

Charming street appeal & front entry
Striking wide entry hall with ornate archway
Modern, open plan kitchen, living & dining
Quality stainless-steel appliances & gas cooking
Quartz benches, Italian tile floor & LED lighting
Seamless indoor & outdoor entertaining
Master bedroom with large walk-in wardrobe
Two additional bedrooms, one with study nook
Formal lounge or potential fourth bedroom
Main bathroom with handcrafted timber vanity
Bi ethanol fireplace, bathtub & Italian natural stone
Combined laundry/bathroom with quartz bench
Level, landscaped, low maintenance garden
Exposed aggregate driveway with ample OSP
Great public & private school catchment area
Completely re-wired, re-plumbed & re-roofed
Close to public transport, shops & cafe's
Approx. 10 minute drive to the Hobart CBD

Heritage Listed: No, but within a Heritage Precinct
Built: 1909
Construction: Weatherboard
Heating: Heat Pump
Water Rates: Approx. $1,000 pa + usage

Property History for 7 Forster St, New Town, TAS 7008

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,150,000
12 Aug 2025
  • 12 Aug 2025
    Sold for $1,150,000
  • 13 Jul 2020
    Sold for $967,000
  • 15 Jun 2020
    Listed for Sale Expressions of Interest Over $985,000
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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 3,096 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in New Town have seen a 13.74% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 6.33% increase. As at 31 May 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in New Town is $896,676 while the median value for Units is $505,963.
  • Houses have a median rent of $660 while Units have a median rent of $500.
There are currently 3 properties listed for sale, and 5 properties listed for rent in New town on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 106 properties were sold in the past 12 months in New town.

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