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NSW › Merewether › Macquarie St

155 Macquarie St, Merewether NSW 2291

House

$1,800,000

Last sold

17 Feb 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

582 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,800,000 (17 Feb 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 582 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Merewether (last 5 years) with land size: median $4,091/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.

Price evidence

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,800,000

17 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Merewether (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $4,091/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Merewether at a glance

11,903

People

$1,900,000

Median sale

$703/wk

Median rent

1.92%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Merewether report →

Vs Merewether

-5.3%

Median sale

Suburb $1,900,000

+0.11 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.92%

Suburb median $1,900,000 from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.

Site

Terrain

Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.

Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.

Flood, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,800,00017 Feb 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 Jan 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 Jan 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $703/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Verdict

What this means for this property

Districts view

Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.

Detail

The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”

Read more

Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.

The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.

Evidence

What is known for this property

Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

Merewether in one glance

Merewether at a glance

11,903

People

$1,900,000

Median sale

$703/wk

Median rent

1.92%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Merewether report →

Keep researching

  • Why Merewether? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Merewether →
  • Other records on Macquarie St →

Listing material

Listed by Simon Wall Property

Low Maintenance Home with Panoramic Views

Calmly placed amongst a beautiful, nature filled oasis within peaceful surrounds this immaculately maintained and beautifully appointed, Torrens title duplex is ready for the lucky new owners to move in and enjoy. Designed to absorb the North facing aspect and with the brief to welcome low maintenance living this opportunity ticks all the boxes for families seeking a completely renovated, comfortable home with flawless interiors.

From the moment you step inside you are greeted by high ceilings that welcome inside an abundance of natural light courtesy of the north facing aspect. The free-flowing open plan living areas merge seamlessly with the private, nature filled surrounds which are enhanced by floor to ceiling, oversized windows that expand across the entire width of the home.

The well appointed, custom built Naden West kitchen is perfectly placed for the families who love to entertain and comes equipped with Caeserstone benchtops, quality stainless steel appliances, Miele induction cook top, plus plenty of storage and bench space. Whether you are preparing meals or entertaining family and friends you will love the placement of the kitchen which rests within the heart of the home and has front row seats of the bird life and beautiful nature filled surrounds.

Read the full description

Moving upstairs and you are greeted by a spacious master bedroom that captures far reaching views to be enjoyed all year round. The master suite enjoys a generous sized walk-in robe and ensuite to complete this serene sanctuary. The adjacent enclosed verandah is ideal for a morning cuppa or afternoon nibbles and golden hour drinks. The additional three bedrooms on his upper level include with floor to ceiling built in wardrobes and are complimented by the spacious main bathroom. Personal comfort is assured on the two upper levels with inclusion of ducted Air conditioing, and ceiling fan to master.

On the lower ground level you will love the multi-purpose space which can be used however the lucky new owners desire. You may wish to enjoy as a third living area, teenagers retreat, a guest room or, your own office tucked away without any distractions, the choices are endless! There is an enormous under house storage area that you will appreciate and with a little foresight you may wish to utilise as a man cave/workshop or even a wine cellar.

Stepping outside into the fully fenced and private backyard this space has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate family and friends with the covered, alfresco entertaining area pergola, in built BBQ and Zip track blinds on either side. There is room for the kids, grandkids or pets to play and at the end of the day if you wish to go for a coastline adventure its only a pleasant 5minute drive from Merewether beach.

This peaceful home is set at the quiet end of the street where you are positioned within your own, private and peaceful oasis that makes coming home a joy. You are conveniently located only 2.6km from The Junction Shopping precinct, 3.1km to Merewether's world class beach and other parts of the spectacular Newcastle coastline. The Newcastle interchange is a mere 3.9kms for an easy commute to Sydney. This fabulous, completely renovated, meticulously maintained home is perfect for those seeking a low maintenance lifestyle in what is widely regarded as Newcastle Premium Beachside Suburb of Merewether!

- Double lock up garage with internal access, off street parking in driveway

- Ducted air conditioning on entry level and upper level, plus ducted vacuum

- Freshly painted, coastal inspired interiors, new carpet throughout

- Master bedroom with ensuite and spacious his and her walk-in robe

- Reading nook and veranda beside bedroom capturing panoramic views

- Plantation shutters on windows for all four bedrooms

- Council Rates xyz pa, Water Rates xya pa, Land size 335sqm

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is collected from property owners or third-party sources which we believe are reliable, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

Listing description written by Simon Wall, Simon Wall Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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