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27 Forster Street
New Town TAS 7008

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 4
Floor area: 183m2
Land area: 754m2
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Property Details for 27 Forster St, New Town

27 Forster St, New Town is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1939. The property has a land size of 754m2 and floor size of 183m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1939
Floor Size
183m2
Land Size
754m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
1/47729

Last Listing description (April 2021)

Introducing 27 Forster Street in New Town, one of the most popular suburbs of the Hobart CBD. Originally built in 1939, this period home offers many original features still in pristine condition such as timber polished floors throughout, picture rails, high ceilings with ceiling roses and of course two original open fireplaces with timber mantles (fire places are capped at the chimneys). For the entertainer, enjoy the space of the galley style kitchen which incorporates a 6 burner gas cook top, electric wall oven and dishwasher, all naturally lit by a large sky light. The open plan living off the kitchen area flows through to a formal lounge area, informal lounge area and out through French doors to an alfresco, paved dining area where you will enjoy a pizza from the wood fired pizza oven. Run the outdoor spa to unwind or entertain family and friends while enjoying the private rear yard enclosed in cottage gardens, there is even a spacious cubby house for the children to enjoy. Outbuildings include a workshop with power and cement floor, a double carport and on site parking for up to four cars. The home is an original double brick build, enhancing insulation along with gas hot water, reducing power costs and the property faces north west, providing ample sun all day long.
Conveniences located nearby to this spacious family home include children's playgrounds, New Town Plaza, local restaurants and schools. A beautifully presented, solid family home that will prove to be popular. Viewings are strictly by appointment only and there will be no open homes on this property. Call or email to arrange further information on this fabulous period home.

Property History for 27 Forster St, New Town, TAS 7008

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$895,000
19 Mar 2021
  • 19 Mar 2021
    Sold for $895,000
  • 09 Mar 2021
    Listed for Sale by negotiation over $850,000
  • 05 Apr 2011
    Sold for $552,000
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About New Town 7008

The size of New Town is approximately 4 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 9.3% of total area. The population of New Town in 2011 was 5,968 people. By 2016 the population was 6,109 showing a population growth of 2.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in New Town is 30-39 years. Households in New Town are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in New Town work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 58.2% of the homes in New Town were owner-occupied compared with 57.4% in 2016.

New Town has 3,096 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in New Town have seen a 31.16% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 21.78% increase. As at 30 September 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in New Town is $821,345 while the median value for Units is $481,476.
  • Houses have a median rent of $580 while Units have a median rent of $450.
There are currently 15 properties listed for sale, and 9 properties listed for rent in New town on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 92 properties were sold in the past 12 months in New town.

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