17 MCDONALD STREET FRESHWATER
AT A GLANCE
2
total lots in this scheme
Managed by The Small Block Strata Company Pty Ltd. Located in Freshwater, NSW. 204 other strata plans nearby
Lots
2
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
- SP32556
- Registered
- 1987-12-01
- LGA
- NORTHERN BEACHES
- Postcode
- 2096
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 2
- Residential
- 2
Building Age
38
years old
Registered 1 December 1987
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 10011814
Last AGM: 27 April 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
15 May 2025
Status
Active
Comparable Buildings in FRESHWATER
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 38 CHARLES STREET FRESHWATER SP45899 | 2 |
| 7 BATHO STREET FRESHWATER SP48439 | 2 |
| 8 MOORE ROAD FRESHWATER SP14482 | 2 |
| 105A SOLDIERS AVENUE FRESHWATER SP39486 | 2 |
| 25 WYNDORA AVENUE FRESHWATER SP47971 Managed by Beaches Strata Pty Ltd | 2 |
| 52 ALBERT STREET FRESHWATER SP52324 | 2 |
Comparables are other strata plans in FRESHWATER with similar lot counts.
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | Lot 1 | $2,175,000 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Lot 2 | $1,900,000 |
| 28 Jan 2016 | Lot 2 | $1,255,000 |
| 4 Apr 2014 | Lot 2 | $960,000 |
| 23 Nov 2007 | Lot 2 | $725,000 |
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 · 2 dwellings
Estimated cost: $1.9M · Assessed by Northern Beaches Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Swimming pool
PAN-543166
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPools / decks / fencing, Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs, Demolition, Alterations and additions to residential development, Earthworks / change in levels, Retaining walls, protection of trees, Garages, carports and car parking spaces
PAN-30516
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development, Garages, carports and car parking spaces
PAN-295962
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-543166) 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 Northern Beaches local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Northern Beaches 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
FRESHWATER, NSW 2096
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Bus Stops
26 within 500m · 102 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
3
Listings within 200m
$400
Median / Night
1
Commercial Hosts
1
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Villa Kito of Freshwater Beach
$400
/night
Freshwater Pearl - Stunning luxury retreat!
$1639
/night
Awesome Penthouse in Freshwater/North Manly
$360
/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
Harbord PS
primary
Secondary
NBSC Balgowlah Boys
high boys
NBSC Freshwater Snr
high coed
NBSC Mackellar Girls
high girls
The Forest HS
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
STRATA MANAGER
The Small Block Strata Company Pty Ltd
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- Licence
- 10011814
- Last AGM
- Apr 2025
- Status
- Active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 2
- Residential
- 2
- Year built
- 1987
- LGA
- NORTHERN BEACHES