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12 Forrest St

Jesmond NSW 2299

4
2
1
258 m²
House
Last sold for $730,000
Amy KerrAmy Kerr, last sold this property on 24 May 2026 after 24 days on market.

Overview

Superb Potential, Steps from Newcastle University

Ideally situated within walking distance of the University of Newcastle, this four-bedroom home creates a fantastic opportunity on a desirable corner block, ideally suited to first home buyers, renovators and investors. As is, the home feels neat and sweet, welcoming you with a charming façade and a pretty front verandah before ushering you into its airy, light-filled layout. At the front of the home, there are three large bedrooms and a smaller bedroom/study, while living space is focused at the back, where you find a separate lounge room, a dining area and updated kitchen. Features such as timber floors and high ceilings add to the appeal, while a practical bathroom and laundry complete the functional features inside. As for alfresco living, there's a lovely entertaining space overlooking the yard, which could offer potential to extend or add on, STCA. A nice bonus here is the side access to the backyard, which currently features a handy parking pad and garden shed. Of course, location is another major highlight. Not only do you have the uni nearby, but other essentials such as schools, shopping centres, services and link roads. This makes getting around a breeze, reaching John Hunter Hospital in less than 10 minutes and Newcastle CBD in just 15 minutes. - Updated weatherboard home with the potential to be incredible (STCA) - Charming front verandah and crisp grey-and-white façade offer instant appeal - Period appeal enhanced by wood-panelled walls, timber floors, high ceilings - Living room, dining area, refreshed dine-in kitchen - Three generous bedrooms, plus a smaller light-filled bedroom/study - Bathroom with shower, enclosed WC, laundry - Dining leads to covered alfresco and yard - Fenced backyard with garden shed, side access and parking pad - Walk to Heaton Public School, Jesmond Central, uni - Access to inner city bypass, A15, A43 and beyond to M1 - Short drive to Lake Macquarie and Newcastle CBD and beaches We have obtained all information used in the preparation of this document from third party sources however, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of this information. Prospective purchasers and their advisors are advised to carry out and rely on their own enquiries and investigations in relation to the information in this document and the property it concerns.

Features

4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 carspace
1 open car space
258 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom houses sold in Jesmond over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 12 Forrest St is $840k.

Median value
$840k
Estimated value range
$730k - $1.62m
Median days on market
46
Estimated value trend
7%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Jesmond. 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 12 Forrest St

2026
Sold
$730,000
24 May 2026 by Amy Kerr, of Belle Property Newcastle
2022
Sold
$510,000
11 Dec 2022 by Alex Brooks, of Presence Real Estate Newcastle
2017
Sold
$370,000
06 Jul 2017

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95% of sellers in Jesmond reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 16 reviews in Jesmond over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 4 bedroom houses in Jesmond

In the last 12 months, 8 four-bedroom houses similar to 12 Forrest St, have been sold.

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