42 Forest RoadWest Hobart TAS 7000
Property Details for 42 Forest Rd, West Hobart
42 Forest Rd, West Hobart is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 646m2 and floor size of 290m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2016.
Last Listing description (November 2016)
Circa 1900, this fabulous and expansive 290m2 grand Federation home is adorned with Olde World charm. Set on 3 levels the home itself boasts an outstanding level of accommodation with up to 6 bedrooms and a flexible floor plan including a chic, fully self-contained, beautifully designed area, currently utilised as an Air B & B, returning an income of around $400 per week.
This highly desirable property retains much of its original period splendour through a host of original Federation features, including: fire surrounds, doors, skirting boards, windows and of course fabulous turn of the century architecture and street appeal.
The living areas are expansive, both kitchens are stylish and well located as are the bathrooms. Gas fired hydronic heating is utilised throughout for year round cosy comfort.
The exact location in what has long been regarded as West Hobart s best street, is superb. Within walking distance or a very short drive from Hobart s CBD, South Hobart Village, Battery Point and North Hobart, the convenience factor is exceptional. A vast array of public and private schools are close at hand as are services, hotels, transport, cafes and restaurants.
All of this together with off street parking and an under utilised expansive garden area, see this property as totally unique. Hence high levels of enquiry are expected from those seeking to secure a blue chip renovated character home in what is now arguably our most highly sought inner city surburb.
Property History for 42 Forest Rd, West Hobart, TAS 7000
- 24 Jul 2016Sold for $925,000
- 21 Jul 2016Listed for Sale OFFERS OVER $900,000
- 28 Jun 2016Listed for Sale OFFERS OVER $900,000
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About West Hobart 7000
The size of West Hobart is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 35.4% of total area. The population of West Hobart in 2011 was 5,800 people. By 2016 the population was 5,978 showing a population growth of 3.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Hobart is 40-49 years. Households in West Hobart are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Hobart work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 61.5% of the homes in West Hobart were owner-occupied compared with 62.3% in 2016.
West Hobart has 2,952 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Hobart have seen a 22.95% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 12.85% increase. As at 31 January 2025:
- The median value for Houses in West Hobart is $905,680 while the median value for Units is $615,374.
- Houses have a median rent of $595 while Units have a median rent of $465.
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