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74 James St

Charlestown NSW 2290

2
2
3
0 m²
796.7 m²
House
Last sold for $1,100,000
Thomas LemkeThomas Lemke, last sold this property on 11 January 2022 after 87 days on market.

Overview

Two Homes on One Title with R3 Zoning and DA Approval to Sub Divide

*One on one, pre-registered inspections only. Please contact the below agent to book your COVID Compliant inspection. A smart investment for now and the future, this 796.7sqm north facing block comes with two homes on one title, R3 Medium Density zoning and approval to subdivide into two lots. Take advantage of the current layout and rewards of a dual income investment by continuing to rent out both, currently returning a combined $765 per week. Alternatively, you may choose to improve and increase your returns by renovating the rear property. A renovated one-bedroom plus study weatherboard home occupies the front of the block featuring a bright open plan layout with the creature comforts of ducted a.c and a hint of original 1950's character. Step out to the rear where you will discover the block's second home, a quirky 1980's one-bedder. With exposed brick walls, slate floors and timber cathedral ceilings, it's easy to see the value-adding potential in this spacious residence. Find James Street on the desirable eastern side of Charlestown just 1300m from Charlestown Square and a 15-minute stroll to Whitebridge shops and cafes. Childcare and the local school are close by, and when the weekend comes around, Redhead beach, the Fernleigh Track or Newcastle city centre are all just minutes away for a great selection of things to do. - Two homes on one title, 796.7sqm block with R3 zoning - Already DA approved by Lake Macquarie Council to sub divide - Front property already renovated returning $400 per week - Rear property is immediately livable with scope to modernise, returning $365pw - Triple carport separates the two homes, single garage at rear of block - 800m to Charlestown Public school and 1.2km to Whitebridge High - Family-friendly location stroll to Charlestown pool and netball courts Outgoings: Council Rates: $521.70 approx. per quarter Water: Rates: $242.76 approx. per quarter **Health & Safety Measures are in Place for Open Homes & All Private Inspections **All inspection attendees will have to answer a health and safety survey to qualify for the inspection of the property Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.

Features

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
3 carspaces
3 carport spaces
0 m² floor area
796.7 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom houses sold in Charlestown over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 74 James St is $952.5k.

Median value
$952.5k
Estimated value range
$686k - $1.26m
Median days on market
25
Estimated value trend
9%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Charlestown. 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 74 James St

2025
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 27 Nov 2025 by Found
2023
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 05 Dec 2023 by Presence Real Estate Newcastle
2023
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 03 May 2023 by Presence Real Estate Newcastle

Happy sellers in Charlestown

85%
85% of sellers in Charlestown reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 78 reviews in Charlestown over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom houses in Charlestown

In the last 12 months, 12 two-bedroom houses similar to 74 James St, have been sold.

This represents a 33% decrease in two-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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