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5/28 Watt Street
Newcastle NSW 2300

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 90m2
Land area: 547m2
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Property Details for 5/28 Watt St, Newcastle

5/28 Watt St, Newcastle is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 547m2 and floor size of 90m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2022.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1940
Floor Size
90m2
Land Size
547m2
Local Government
Newcastle
Lot/Plan
5/SP1845

Last Listing description (August 2023)

Built by W Stronarch in 1939, ?Athcourt?, located on the corner of Watt and King Streets, is a historically handsome Art Deco building featuring four apartments on each of the five living levels along with commercial suites on the ground floor and a communal laundry hanging space on the 6th floor, complete with magnificent views to the ocean and picturesque harbour.

A charming timber door lift takes you to level two where inside apartment five, old style proportions and all the beauty of its era including high ceilings, timber floors, picture rails and beautiful Oregon wood details in every room make it feel warm and homely. The large living space has been brought up to date with a contemporary new kitchen and the addition of valuable storage, and there?s an enclosed verandah for alfresco enjoyment. Two generously sized bedrooms share a pristine Art Deco bathroom where the sunshine yellow bath and handbasin inject vibrant pops of colour.

Zoned B4 allowing residential or suitable business use, the enviable location of this apartment cannot be overstated. Stroll around the corner to Good Brother for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch or dinner at a choice of cafes and restaurants, grab your towel and swimmers and run to the beach, jump on the light rail to the west end, or walk along the harbour foreshore to Honeysuckle.

- Second floor apartment in Art Deco ?Athcourt? building
- Secure entry and lift access
- Both bedrooms feature built-in robes and ceiling fans
- Living space connects to covered verandah
- Contemporary kitchen with stainless-steel benches and Miele appliances
- Communal 6th floor laundry hanging space
- Zoned B4 Mixed Use, allowing both residential and suitable business use
- Historical street setting footsteps to harbour foreshore, beaches and light rail

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Property History for 5/28 Watt St, Newcastle, NSW 2300

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$740,000
02 Nov 2022
Listed for Rent
19 Jan 2023
  • 11 Aug 2023
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 14 Jan 2023
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
  • 02 Nov 2022
    Sold for $740,000
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About Newcastle 2300

The size of Newcastle is approximately 4.9 square kilometres. It has 25 parks covering nearly 10.5% of total area. The population of Newcastle in 2011 was 2,384 people. By 2016 the population was 2,752 showing a population growth of 15.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newcastle is 20-29 years. Households in Newcastle are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newcastle work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 44.1% of the homes in Newcastle were owner-occupied compared with 45.7% in 2016.

Newcastle has 5,157 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newcastle have seen a 30.38% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 34.90% increase. As at 31 December 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Newcastle is $1,586,585 while the median value for Units is $941,146.
  • Houses have a median rent of $750 while Units have a median rent of $695.
There are currently 32 properties listed for sale, and 23 properties listed for rent in Newcastle on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 278 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Newcastle.

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