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1 University Drive

Waratah West NSW 2298

3
1
1
0 m²
701 m²
House
Last sold for $840,000
Dave LaneDave Lane, last sold this property on 06 November 2025 after 16 days on market.

Overview

The Uni-Side Starter

Right across from the University of Newcastle and backing directly onto council reserve, this one's got all the right bones, and a block to back it up. 701 square metres of potential, one direct neighbour, and endless ways to update, extend, or build fresh. Whether you're itching to renovate, hunting for a long-term hold, or dreaming of your first place, this property is all opportunity, none of the fluff. With leafy privacy, solid bones, and a liveable layout as-is, it's a rare chance to get into a high-demand pocket and take it in your own direction. What You'll Love: -- Expansive 701m2 block with potential to renovate, extend, or rebuild (STCA) -- Only one direct neighbour, with reserve wrapping two sides of the property -- Open-plan living and dining area with split system air-conditioning -- Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and the living room -- Spacious bathroom with separate bath and shower -- Covered rear patio looking out over the backyard -- Separate laundry with yard access -- Off-street parking plus side access to backyard -- Dream location for Uni students, tenants, or long-term holds Your New Neighbourhood -- Waratah West Public School - 11min walk (750m) -- Callaghan College Waratah Campus – 5min drive (2.3km) -- Callagham College Jesmond Senior Campus – 3min drive (2.2km) -- University of Newcastle – 2min walk (150m) -- Calvary Mater Hospital – 15min walk (1.1km) -- Thomas Percy Oval/Playground – 12min walk (950m) -- Waratah Village – 6min drive (2.9m) -- Stockland Jesmond – 6min drive (3.5km) -- Newcastle Beaches – 20min drive (10.9km) -- Newcastle CBD – 18min drive (9.9km) -- Approx. weekly rental return: in the vicinity of $680-$700 (with cosmetic improvements) -- Approx. council rates per quarter: $610 -- Approx. water rates per third: $400 (not incl. usage) For more information, please contact Dave Lane or Katrina Mortensen on 4967 6770. Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been gathered from sources we consider reliable. We do not accept any responsibility to any person for its accuracy and do no more than pass it on. All interested parties should make and rely upon their own inquiries in order to determine whether or not this information is in fact accurate.

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 garage space
0 m² floor area
701 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Waratah West over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1 University Drive is $957.5k.

Median value
$957.5k
Estimated value range
$764k - $1.4m
Median days on market
22
Estimated value trend
15%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Waratah West. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1 University Drive

2026
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 19 Feb 2026 by Ray White Charlestown
2025
Sold
$840,000
06 Nov 2025 by Dave Lane, of LaneCampos Property

Happy sellers in Waratah West

94%
94% of sellers in Waratah West reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Waratah West stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 12 reviews in Waratah West over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Waratah West

In the last 12 months, 33 three-bedroom houses similar to 1 University Drive, have been sold.

This represents a 18% decrease in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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