27 MERLIN STREET NEUTRAL BAY
AT A GLANCE
11
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Neutral Bay, NSW. 433 other strata plans nearby
Lots
11
Year built
1987
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
Imagery from Google Street View. Location may be approximate.
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP31786
- Registered
- 1987-02-25
- LGA
- NORTH SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2089
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 11
- Residential
- 11
Building Age
39
years old
Registered 25 February 1987
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 10116358
Last AGM: 24 July 2025
10 months ago
Annual Reporting
11 Aug 2025
Status
Active
Comparable Buildings in NEUTRAL BAY
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 24 SPRUSON STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP107902 Managed by Metro Asset Management Pty Ltd | 11 |
| 199 FALCON STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP12513 | 11 |
| 69 SHELLCOVE ROAD NEUTRAL BAY SP2918 Managed by Strata Partners Pty Ltd | 11 |
| 17 WYAGDON STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP20922 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 11 |
| 16 EATON STREET NEUTRAL BAY SP6317 | 12 |
| 18 BYRNES AVENUE NEUTRAL BAY SP11893 | 12 |
Comparables are other strata plans in NEUTRAL BAY with similar lot counts.
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | Lot 1 | $1,725,000 |
| 28 Nov 2024 | Lot 7 | $2,401,000 |
| 5 Sept 2015 | Lot 6 | $1,425,000 |
| 19 Mar 2014 | Lot 3 | $1,015,000 |
| 30 Nov 2012 | Lot 5 | $855,000 |
| 26 Oct 2012 | Lot 11 | $750,000 |
| 21 Sept 2011 | Lot 1 | $700,000 |
| 6 Nov 2009 | Lot 7 | $910,000 |
| 3 May 2006 | Lot 1 | $577,500 |
| 18 Feb 2003 | Lot 7 | $700,000 |
11 sales total
Source: NSW Valuer General. Prices are as reported in settlement data and may not reflect current market values. Sales marked “Price withheld” are excluded from price calculations.
Development History
Original Construction · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $352K · Assessed by North Sydney Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-279757
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPAN-187602
Development Application
RejectedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-220662
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-279757) on the NSW Planning Portal Application Tracker to view the full DA details, including the applicant, builder, and principal certifier.
Source: NSW Planning Portal Open Data API (2019+). Earlier development applications may not be available. Items marked "Nearby" were matched by location proximity (within 100m) rather than direct plan number reference.
Crime Statistics
These statistics cover the entire North Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in North Sydney LGA are significantly lower than the NSW state average. (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Rates are per 100,000 population. Rank is out of 119 LGAs (1 = highest rate).
Neighbourhood
Suburb Profile
NEUTRAL BAY, NSW 2089
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: C
Moderate public transport access
Nearest Train
North Sydney
1.6km away · ~20 min walk
Nearest Metro
Victoria Cross
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Neutral Bay
1.5km away · ~19 min walk
Bus Stops
7 within 500m · 80 within 1km
Source: Transport for NSW GTFS data (CC BY 3.0 AU). Distances are straight-line (not walking). Walking times assume 80m/min. Transport Score is indicative only.
Short-Term Rentals Nearby
4
Listings within 200m
$603
Median / Night
2
Commercial Hosts
2
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
The Urban Luxury Stay
$397
/night
La Baia | Luxury Penthouse Neutral Bay
$808
/night
Sun inspired Lux Apt with >160 sqm Garden
$872
/night
Cozy Private Room in A Stylish Garden Apartment
$56
/night
NSW Short-Term Rental Rules
- •180-day cap for non-hosted short-term rentals in Greater Sydney (60 days in some fire-prone or Byron Shire areas)
- •Strata schemes can ban non-hosted STRA via a Section 137A by-law (requires 75% special resolution)
- •All STR properties must be registered on the NSW STRA Register
Source: Inside Airbnb (CC BY 4.0). Data is from a periodic scrape of Airbnb listings and may not be current. "Commercial hosts" are those with 3+ total listings. "High availability" = listed 180+ days/year.
School Catchment Zones
This property falls within the following NSW government school intake areas.
Primary
Anzac Park PS
primary
Secondary
Mosman HS
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 11
- Residential
- 11
- Year built
- 1987
- LGA
- NORTH SYDNEY