The Block
Standard residential landStandard residential land. A regular block with good size and privacy, but HCA status and below-street position limit flexibility; market discount aligns with these constraints.
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78 Watkin St, Newtown NSW 2042
House210145m²
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K-score
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K-score
68/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Highly walkableHighly walkable. The station is very close, and shops, schools, and parks are within easy reach, making daily life and commuting highly convenient.
Price Positioning
Mixed price signalsMixed price signals. Pocket and street prices are premium, but recent comps are lower; condition and finish should carry more weight.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
957K
-17%vs Suburb median
Land size
145m²
+9%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R1
General Residential
Backyard facesEast
Gentle morning light
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Local Road
Noise sources
Railway (30m)
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$1.98M
Owned for
0.5 Years
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Parking
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Property Location Overview
Macdonaldtown train station is 308m from the property, with 1m uphill and 6m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is King St At Hordern St, located 460m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Newtown Public School, 930m from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Newtown High School of Performing Arts, 1.3km from the property, with a Strong level rating. St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 1.0km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. The Athena School is the nearest private school, 1.3km from the property, serving students from 1-9 and offering co-ed enrolment. GOAL College is the nearest private school, 2.1km from the property, serving students from 11-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. Key College is the nearest private school, 1.5km from the property, serving students from 9-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Pius' Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 2.8km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Lloyds Iga Newtown is the nearest supermarket, 553m from the property. Newtown Library is 280m from the property. Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is 1.0km from the property. Hollis Park is the nearest park, 340m from the property. University Sports & Aquatic Centre is 1.2km from the property. Sydney Park is 1.6km from the property. Johnstons Creek is 1.8km from the property. The coastline is 5.7km from the property. Unnamed Beach is 5.7km from the property.