71 Saffron Street, Newtown, VIC 3220 sold on 22 August 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 22 Aug 2025 for $800,000

71 Saffron Street
Newtown VIC 3220

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 103m2
Land area: 209m2
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Property Details for 71 Saffron St, Newtown

71 Saffron St, Newtown is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 209m2 and floor size of 103m2. 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 Newtown in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1900
Floor Size
103m2
Land Size
209m2
Local Government
Greater Geelong
Lot/Plan
1/TP853201

Last Listing description (September 2025)

Nestled in the heart of Newtowns vibrant caf precinct and within the coveted Chilwell Primary School zone, this beautiful Victorian cottage blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. From the moment you step inside, youre greeted by timber floors, soaring ceilings, and decorative fireplaces that speak to the homes admiral heritage. The interior is tastefully presented with a crisp neutral palette. The open plan kitchen, meals, and living area forms the heart of the home, bathed in natural light from a full wall of windows and elegant French doors. This airy space flows seamlessly to a paved courtyard and timber deck, ideal for alfresco entertaining or a quiet morning coffee. The versatile floorplan includes three generous bedrooms, while the two-way bathroom offers ample storage, a combined shower and bath, and a cleverly concealed European style laundry. Additional key features include split system air conditioning and dishwasher.At the rear, a private laneway provides secure access to a detached single garage, an increasingly rare asset in this tightly held neighbourhood. Beyond the home, the location speaks for itself, moments from Pakington Streets shops, cafs and restaurants, close to Kardinia Park, and just a short stroll to parks and public transport. Perfectly positioned for young families, professionals, or downsizers looking for lifestyle and location, 71 Saffron Street offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of Newtown in a home full of warmth, charm, and contemporary convenience.

Property History for 71 Saffron St, Newtown, VIC 3220

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$800,000
22 Aug 2025
Listed for Rent
$460/w
12 Dec 2018
  • 22 Aug 2025
    Sold for $800,000
  • 23 Jul 2025
    Listed for Sale $775,000 - $825,000
  • 30 Nov 2018
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About Newtown 3220

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 5,781 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newtown have seen a 13.98% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 17.21% increase. As at 31 March 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Newtown is $1,268,080 while the median value for Units is $629,936.
  • Houses have a median rent of $585 while Units have a median rent of $460.
There are currently 19 properties listed for sale, and 8 properties listed for rent in Newtown on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 249 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Newtown.

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