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147 West Street
Newtown QLD 4350

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Land area: 849m2
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Property Details for 147 West St, Newtown

147 West St, Newtown is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 849m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Newtown in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Land Size
849m2

Last Listing description (January 2025)

- Charming character home with timber panelling, exposed beams, and leadlight features
- Air BNB and Unit Development Zoning
- Three spacious bedrooms

- Multiple living areas, including a sunroom, formal dining room, lounge and living rooms, and expansive family/rumpus room with air-conditioning.
- Neat and functional kitchen with gas stove and ample storage.
- Two-way bathroom with separate toilet, plus an additional toilet near the laundry.
- Paved alfresco area in a private backyard.
- Generous 849m² allotment in a prime Newtown location.
- New roof & external paint completed 2024
- Conveniently close to Clifford Gardens, Toowoomba Hospital, schools, parks, and public transport
- Rent appraised at $500 per week


Step into the charm and potential of 147 West Street, Newtown, where timeless character meets endless opportunity. This spacious family home, set on a generous 849m² allotment, across 2 titles, is bursting with features and ready for a new chapter.

An inviting front porch greets you upon entry, offering a versatile space for entertaining or at the very least enjoying the sunrise with your morning coffee. The home boasts three generously sized bedrooms and a variety of living areas to accommodate every lifestyle. From the formal dining room to the separate lounge and living rooms and the expansive family/rumpus room featuring reverse cycle air-conditioning, there's space for the entire family to gather, relax, and entertain.

At the heart of the home, the kitchen is neat and functional, featuring a gas stove and plenty of storage. Timber panelling, exposed beams, leadlight accents, and timber flooring create a unique and inviting atmosphere, just waiting to be restored to its full potential.

The layout is practical, with a two-way bathroom offering storage and a separate toilet for convenience. An additional toilet near the laundry provides further functionality. Recent updates, a new roof, and fresh external paint both completed in 2024, add value and peace of mind, while the outdoor paved alfresco area and private backyard offer endless possibilities for entertaining and relaxation.

Investors - our property management team have recently appraised this home at $500 per week, subject to market conditions. The zoning also allows for Air BNB as well as a unit development (subject to council approval).

Positioned in a highly convenient location, this property is just minutes from Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre, Toowoomba Hospital, local schools, parks, public transport, and the city centre. Whether you're looking to restore this charming home to its former glory or envisioning a creative transformation, the potential here is undeniable.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a character home with the versatility to make it truly your own. Arrange your inspection today and step into the possibilities that await.

General rates: currently $1408.75 net per half year
Water rates: currently $344.75 net per half year plus consumption

Primary school state catchment: Newtown State School
High school state catchment: Harristown State High School

Property History for 147 West St, Newtown, QLD 4350

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$617,000
30 Jan 2025
Listed for Rent
$285/w
09 Mar 2012
  • 30 Jan 2025
    Sold for $617,000
  • 10 Jan 2025
    Listed for Sale $617,000
  • 22 Dec 2022
    Sold for $395,000
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About Newtown 4350

The size of Newtown is approximately 5.5 square kilometres. It has 15 parks covering nearly 15.4% of total area. The population of Newtown in 2011 was 9,564 people. By 2016 the population was 9,587 showing a population growth of 0.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newtown is 20-29 years. Households in Newtown are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newtown work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 55.1% of the homes in Newtown were owner-occupied compared with 52.3% in 2016.

Newtown has 5,389 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newtown have seen a 95.06% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 95.09% increase. As at 31 January 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Newtown is $583,048 while the median value for Units is $458,154.
  • Houses have a median rent of $480 while Units have a median rent of $390.
There are currently 34 properties listed for sale, and 21 properties listed for rent in Newtown on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 308 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Newtown.

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