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161 Swan Street, Morpeth NSW 2321

Listed: 41 days ago
Updated: 8 days ago
Overview

Situated in the heart of Morpeth's historic heritage precinct, this rare terrace-style semi-detached house from the early 1900s offers a unique blend of character and versatility. Built with solid double brick, the residence spans two spacious levels in addition to a generous attic space, presenting a valuable mix of residential comfort and commercial potential.

The property's ground floor hosts a commercial space, while the residence occupies the upper level, featuring two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Living and dining areas adjoin the kitchen, creating a practical and comfortable layout, further enhanced by French doors opening to a full-width balcony that captures the local historic ambiance.

This dual-level setup is ideal for various arrangements, such as occupying one area while leasing the other, securing a dual income, or embracing Morpeth’s lifestyle alongside rental returns. With dual street access from Close Street at the rear, convenience for both residential and commercial uses is significantly improved.

Despite its preserved charm, the home offers excellent scope for renovation and restoration to re-energize its original grandeur and add long-term value. This property is particularly suited to investors, entrepreneurs, or buyers seeking a distinctive lifestyle opportunity within one of the Hunter Region’s most sought-after and tightly held communities.

Local Market Insights

In Morpeth, Quiet Listings observed 18 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, down from 19 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $1,044,600. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 63%, followed by duplexes (22%), and land (13%). The most active agency for houses in the Morpeth area is currently The Agency, representing 22% of new listings, followed by Oliver Myers Properties with 17%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the property information provided, no guarantee is given. Buyers should independently verify all details, inclusions, availability, pricing, and other relevant information directly with the listing agent before relying on this information.

Change History
Headline When
$849,000-$899,000
Guide $900,000
Location
Market Insights for Morpeth NSW 2321
New Listings (last 30 days)
18
Average price
$1,044,600
Lowest price
$700,000
Highest price
$1,600,000
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