42 Upper Skene St, Newtown is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 673m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2020.
This property is currently UNDER OFFER subject to a condition to be met. If you are interested in the property, please feel free to contact Wes on 0419 315 727.
Ideally positioned in one of Newtowns finest streets, this property presents buyers with a myriad of options! Whether you want to extend the original home into the north-facing backyard, wipe the slate clean to build your dream family abode, or use the wide frontage of 17.3m and expansive land size of 674m2 for development, this is the one for you (STCA)!
Set in Newtowns coveted school zone, this location leaves growing families spoilt for choice. The Geelong College (Junior and Middle School Campus) is a short walk from your front door, along with St Josephs College. Newtown P.S, Sacred Heart College, and Geelong College (Senior School) are also within easy walking distance. The Shannon Avenue shops are moments away, while a short drive will place you in the vibrant heart of Pakington Street. Both Queens Park and the Barwon River walking trails are close by, enticing you to enjoy the outdoors.
Inside, decorative ceiling plaster and picture rails enrich the original interiors. The front lounge flows through to the dining room, while the kitchen is equipped with an oven and electric cooktop. Three bedrooms (two with built-in robes) are serviced by the main bathroom, while the laundry and 2nd toilet complete the layout. Ducted heating, a gas wall heater, and air conditioning keep you comfortable in all seasons. Soaking up the northern sunlight, the spacious backyard is home to a garden shed and chook shed. The long driveway and double lock-up garage provide ample off-street parking.
Dont miss this opportunity to secure a potential-packed property in one of Newtowns most desirable locations! Inspect ASAP!
The size of Newtown is approximately 5.8 square kilometres. It has 20 parks covering nearly 17.4% of total area. The population of Newtown in 2016 was 10155 people. By 2021 the population was 10445 showing a population growth of 2.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newtown is 40-49 years. Households in Newtown are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newtown work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.20% of the homes in Newtown were owner-occupied compared with 69.60% in 2016.
Newtown has 5,758 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newtown have seen a 23.72% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 26.90% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
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