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17 Edith Street

Waratah NSW 2298

3
1
3
506 m²
House
Last sold for $700,000
Joe OlsenJoe Olsen, last sold this property on 13 December 2024 after 127 days on market.

Overview

Classic Home, Superb Convenience, DA Approved to Add Granny Flat

Centrally located for travel into and out of Newcastle, and just footsteps from Calvary Mater Hospital and a choice of primary and high schools, including highly regarded St Philip's Christian College, this classic three bedroom home offers convenience in spades. Original period features including beautiful ornate plaster ceilings, fretwork and a bay window bring heaps of charm and character, while the home's rear elevation gifts far-reaching views across the city towards the coast bringing daily sunrises and soothing ocean breezes. Investors will be impressed by the happy long term tenant who would love to stay, while those looking to move in and make their own can add instant value with some modern updates. Adding more appeal, the property comes with DA approval to add a two bedroom granny flat, doubling your investment income or creating extra room for extended family, offering a private, cozy setting for aging parents or adult children. The plans also allow for adding an extra bedroom and bathroom to the existing home, plus parking spaces. Situated just minutes from Waratah Village, enjoy convenience with Coles, Kmart, eateries, shops, and banks at your fingertips. For those connected to the University, a swift five-minute journey awaits you. Explore the vibrant heart of Newcastle and its surf beaches with a short drive, perhaps making a pit stop at Beaumont Street for your caffeine fix along the way. - Classic three bedroom home on 506sqm block elevated at rear to catch city views - Lounge room, large rear sunroom with views, study off one of the bedrooms - Kitchen/dining with electric stove and plenty of storage and prep space - Full-size bathroom, large laundry room under the home - Shared driveway to garage and carport - DA approved to add two bedroom granny flat, plus another bedroom and bathroom to the existing house, and provide parking for both residences - Moments to Waratah Village, a choice of schools, Waratah Station, Mater Hospital, University of Newcastle, 24 and 27 bus stop at door for travel to town and Wallsend - 5km to Newcastle city centre, harbour and beaches - Available with vacant possession or with long term tenant who would love to stay, returning $510pw Disclaimer: We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
3 carspaces
506 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Waratah over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 17 Edith Street is $1.01m.

Median value
$1.01m
Estimated value range
$760k - $1.25m
Median days on market
24
Estimated value trend
6%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Waratah. 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 17 Edith Street

2024
Sold
$700,000
Private Sale/Treaty on 13 Dec 2024 by Joe Olsen, of First National Newcastle City
2016
Sold
$444,000
03 Aug 2016 by Annette Pinkerton, of Pinkerton Properties Plus
2015
Sold
$370,000
12 Feb 2015 by Joe Di Claudio, of Dowling Property Group - Mayfield

Happy sellers in Waratah

96%
96% of sellers in Waratah reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Waratah

In the last 12 months, 28 three-bedroom houses similar to 17 Edith Street, have been sold.

This represents a 7% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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