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278 Newcastle Rd

North Lambton NSW 2299

3
1
1
107 m²
756 m²
House
Last sold for $780,000
Matthew NelsonMatthew Nelson, last sold this property on 29 June 2026 after 24 days on market.

Overview

Largely Updated Gem with New Roof and Solar Panels

With all the foundations in place for modern-day living, this largely updated home is patiently waiting for someone to add a few final flourishes here and there and start enjoying life in this booming suburb. Given a major refresh including a renovated bathroom, crisp paintwork, new roof and solar system, you can move straight in and cover or gloss-up the living zones unpolished floorboards for an instant facelift. Open plan living merges with a white kitchen that is neat and functional though could easily be upgraded with new cupboard doors and benchtops to for a brand new lease on life. All bedrooms are finished and genuine doubles, with two including a built-in robe and one an original fireplace. Another win is the covered and elevated rear deck – a bonus for lovers of outdoor living and entertaining, and it has a lovely view over the wide and tree-lined backyard. An enclosed front sunroom, lock-up garage with workshop space and plenty of under-house storage all add weight to this charming home – it's a home first or second time buyers won't want to miss. Equally convenient to Jesmond and Lambton - buzzing cafes and excellent shopping are at your fingertips. Investors will love the proximity to the University of Newcastle, and both Heaton Public School and Callaghan Campus are nearby, along with the John Hunter Hospital – it's a great base for hospital staff. Central to city-bound bus transport, travel into the CBD with ease from this fantastic address. - Three-bedroom home, largely updated throughout and ready to move into and love - Air-conditioned living and dining area with AC extends into a generous and tidy kitchen - Easily upgrade the kitchen – keep the frame and update the cupboards and benchtops - Big bedrooms - all with a modern ceiling fan, picture rails and polished floorboards - Renovated bathroom featuring a stand-alone bath, separate shower and black hardware - Beautiful deck for lazy weekends or entertaining friends – covered for seasonal use - Generous blank canvas yard with a tree-lined border – let your imagination run wild - Under-house storage and laundry, oversized lock-up garage, garden shed - Rewarding investment opportunity with the university in close range Council Rates: $1,921.13 Per Annum Water Rates: $870 Per Annum Rental Estimate: $730 - $780 per week Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 garage space
107 m² floor area
756 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in North Lambton over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 278 Newcastle Rd is $990k.

Median value
$990k
Estimated value range
$718k - $1.86m
Median days on market
24
Estimated value trend
16%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in North Lambton. 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 278 Newcastle Rd

2026
Sold
$780,000
29 Jun 2026 by Matthew Nelson, of TaylorHedley Property
2019
Sold
$427,000
22 Oct 2019 by Kathleen Matinlassi, of Stone Real Estate Lake Macquarie

Happy sellers in North Lambton

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

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

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 18 reviews in North Lambton over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in North Lambton

In the last 12 months, 30 three-bedroom houses similar to 278 Newcastle Rd, have been sold.

This represents a 4% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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