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68 Forest Road
West Hobart TAS 7000

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 4
Floor area: 216m2
Land area: 732m2
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Property Details for 68 Forest Rd, West Hobart

68 Forest Rd, West Hobart is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 732m2 and floor size of 216m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2020.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1890
Floor Size
216m2
Land Size
732m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
1/233095

Last Listing description (November 2020)

Boasting magnificent river views and a stunning renovation, this beautifully presented home is sure to impress, adding modern comfort to charming period character, ideal for those looking for a significant family home on the doorstep of the city.

Beautifully restored Circa 1890 family home
Magnificent city and Derwent River views

Five star kitchen with stone bench tops
Quality Seimens appliances & walk-in pantry
Expansive open plan living with Tas Oak floors
Large entertaining deck with covered dining
Formal living room with stunning bay window
Master bedroom with dual access bathroom
Three additional bedrooms plus home office
Reverse-cycle air conditioner & wood heater
Beautiful, landscaped gardens with patio area
Fully fenced, ideal for children including cubby
Green house & huge storage shed/workshop
Double garage plus gated off street parking
Close to restaurants, cafes, schools & parks
Knocklofty Reserve hiking/ bike trails nearby
City fringe location, only 1.5km from the CBD

Built: 1890
Construction: Weatherboard
Heating: Wood Heater, Heat Pump & Panel Heaters
Heritage Listed: No (Within West Hobart Heritage Precinct 6)
Council Rates: Approx. $3,185 pa
Water Rates: Approx. $1,000 pa + usage

Property History for 68 Forest Rd, West Hobart, TAS 7000

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,311,000
07 Nov 2020
Listed for Rent
$550/w
27 Apr 2010
  • 07 Nov 2020
    Sold for $1,311,000
  • 02 Nov 2020
    Listed for Sale Offers Over $1,115,000
  • 28 May 2016
    Sold for $780,000
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About West Hobart 7000

The size of West Hobart is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 35.4% of total area. The population of West Hobart in 2016 was 5953 people. By 2021 the population was 6525 showing a population growth of 9.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Hobart is 20-29 years. Households in West Hobart are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Hobart work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 63.40% of the homes in West Hobart were owner-occupied compared with 62.30% in 2016.

West Hobart has 2,949 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Hobart have seen a 24.22% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 31.48% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in West Hobart is $1,001,397 while the median value for Units is $702,040.
  • Houses have a median rent of $630 while Units have a median rent of $485.
There are currently 10 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in West hobart on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 113 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West hobart.

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