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161 West St

Newtown QLD 4350

3
1
2
582 m²
House
Last sold for $730,000
Aaron SavageAaron Savage, last sold this property on 25 May 2025 after 34 days on market.

Overview

Charming, Renovated Character Cottage with Room to Grow

Welcome to 161 West Street, Newtown – where timeless character meets effortless modern living. Set behind a traditional picket fence and framed by a welcoming verandah, this beautifully renovated character cottage offers all the warmth, charm and functionality you’ve been searching for. Step inside and feel instantly at home. Polished timber floors, VJ walls, and high ceilings create an airy, light-filled ambiance throughout the home. The wide hallway leads you to three generous bedrooms, each with its own unique charm. The master bedroom (4.3 x 3.4m) and bedroom two feature elegant bay windows that flood the rooms with natural light and offer the perfect nook for a reading chair or desk. Centrally located, the updated kitchen combines character with practicality—featuring modern appliances, ample cabinetry, and easy flow to both the dining and outdoor areas. Whether you're whipping up a weeknight dinner or hosting friends, you'll love the open-plan connection between the kitchen, dining (2.6 x 4.6m), and spacious living room (3.2 x 6.5m) complete with a feature fireplace. Step outside to discover your own private oasis. A large covered outdoor entertaining area (5.1 x 4.6m) invites weekend barbecues and lazy afternoon lounging, while a secondary covered patio and laundry zone add versatility. The detached studio is the perfect space for a home office, creative retreat, or guest room—fully covered and tucked away for privacy. Need extra storage or workshop space? This home delivers with a huge shed (5.8 x 5.9m), an attached store room, and a garden shed to keep everything neatly tucked away. Set on a generous block in sought-after Newtown, you're just moments from popular cafes, parks, local schools, and Toowoomba CBD—offering lifestyle and convenience in equal measure. The Home: - 3-bedrooms - 1-bathroom - Separate Toilet - Powder Room - 6.6 KW Solar System - Built in 1910 - Split System Air Conditioning - Outdoor entertaining area The Block: - 582 sqm block - Fully fenced block - Separate Studio - 2 Bay garage with workshop attached The Location: - 4 min (1.3 km) drive to Toowoomba CBD - 3 min (1.4 km) drive to Newtown State School - 4 min (2.1 km) drive to Harristown State High School - 4 min (1.3 km) drive to Toowoomba Base Hospital - 3 min (1.3 km) drive to Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre - 1 min (290.0 m) drive to Laurel Bank Park - 2 min (850.0 m) drive to The Glennie School - 2 min (750.0 m) drive to St Mary's College SCHOOLS: This Property falls within the school catchment area for Newtown State School and Harristown State High School. General Rates: $1,282.02 NET Half Yearly Approx. Water Access: $373.06 NET Half Yearly Approx. To arrange an inspection or learn more, contact Aaron Savage on 0417 037 460.

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
582 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Newtown over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 161 West St is $701.5k.

Median value
$701.5k
Estimated value range
$499k - $960k
Median days on market
24
Estimated value trend
21%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Newtown. 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 161 West St

2025
Sold
$730,000
25 May 2025 by Aaron Savage, of Hot Property
2018
Sold
$323,000
Private Sale/Treaty on 01 Feb 2018 by Tye Thies, of Tomoro

Happy sellers in Newtown

98%
98% of sellers in Newtown reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 34 reviews in Newtown over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Newtown

In the last 12 months, 143 three-bedroom houses similar to 161 West St, have been sold.

This represents a 3% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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