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1/2 Ridding St, Forde ACT 2914

For saleTownhouse

$875,000

For sale

Asking

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $875,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $875,000(Listing record · 21 Aug 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 17% below the Forde median recorded sale ($1,048,750, n=22, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Forde's advertised median rent ($590/wk), implied gross yield would be 3.51% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$875,000

Asking

No recorded sale for this property.

Forde at a glance

4,457

People

$1,048,750

Median sale

$590/wk

Median rent

2.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Forde report →

Vs Forde

-16.6%

Median sale

Suburb $1,048,750

+0.58 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.93%

Suburb median $1,048,750 from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$875,000
Stamp Duty (Australian Capital Territory)
$29,575
Transfer/Registration Fee
$496
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$908,771

$33,771 on top of the price (3.9% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Australian Capital Territory)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Australian Capital Territory schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Pre-filled with Forde's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
2.01%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-27,945
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.39
Annual rent
$30,680
Operating expenses
$13,125
Loan amount
$700,000
Annual interest
$45,500
Gross yield
3.51%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

Open the full yield calculator →

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

i

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. Listed$875,000available21 Aug 2026

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

Capital growth

ACT

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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $590/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.5%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

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

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • 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. This jurisdiction has no comparable official bond series in the free set.

  • 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

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Forde in one glance

Forde at a glance

4,457

People

$1,048,750

Median sale

$590/wk

Median rent

2.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Forde report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Gungahlin

Big on Space. Brilliant on lifestyle�

Forget what you think you know about townhouse living.

Behind the contemporary fa�ade is a remarkably spacious four bedroom home offering approximately 210m� under roof, multiple living zones, dedicated study space and a double garage all wrapped up in an easy care lifestyle.

For growing families, busy professionals or buyers wanting genuine space without the maintenance of a large block, this one deserves your attention.

Read the full description

And then there's Forde itself: Ponds. Parkland. Walking trails. Dog park. Local shops and caf�s. Burgmann Anglican School nearby. Gungahlin and light rail within easy reach.

It's a location that makes everyday life remarkably convenient.

SPACE TO LIVE. SPACE TO GROW.

Walk through the front door and the size of the home immediately becomes apparent.

The ground floor provides three distinct living and dining zones, allowing family life to happen without everyone being on top of each other.

There's room to relax in the lounge, gather around the dining table and create a more casual everyday living zone in the family room.

Large windows bring natural light into the home, while timber-look flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout the downstairs living spaces.

It's a layout designed for real life whether that's children doing their own thing, working from home, entertaining friends or simply enjoying some separation at the end of the day.

THE HEART OF THE HOME

Positioned alongside the living spaces, the kitchen is practical, bright and well equipped. Generous cabinetry and bench space are complemented by gas cooking, electric oven and dishwasher, providing everything needed for busy family life.

Its position also keeps the kitchen connected to the adjoining living and dining areas rather than tucked away from the action.

FOUR BEDROOMS AND THEY'RE NOT AN AFTERTHOUGHT

Head upstairs and the proportions continue to impress. There are four well proportioned bedrooms, giving families the flexibility that's becoming increasingly difficult to find in low maintenance homes.

The main bedroom is particularly generous and includes a substantial walk-through wardrobe and private ensuite. Three additional bedrooms provide room for children, guests or flexible work-from-home accommodation, with built-in storage adding to the practicality.

The main family bathroom offers both a bathtub and separate shower, while a downstairs powder room means guests don't need to venture upstairs.

YOUR HOME OFFICE IS ALREADY HERE

Working from home doesn't have to mean sacrificing a bedroom.

The upper level includes a dedicated study nook with built-in desk and storage, creating a ready made workspace for professionals, students or children's homework.

It's another small detail that makes a big difference to everyday family life.

STEP OUTSIDE. FORDE DOES THE REST.

One of the greatest attractions of this home isn't contained within its walls. It's the lifestyle waiting outside them.

Forde was designed around green space, ponds, reserves and an extensive network of walking and cycling trails, creating an environment where getting outdoors can simply become part of your day.

Take an early morning walk around Zakharov Pond. Grab a local coffee. Take the dog to the Forde dog park. Explore the surrounding parks and walking trails. Or simply enjoy having open space nearby without having to maintain a huge backyard yourself.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED, CLOSE TO HOME

Families are well catered for, with Burgmann Anglican School nearby and Forde's local shops, caf�s and everyday conveniences within easy reach.

When you need more, Gungahlin Town Centre is only a short trip away, putting major supermarkets, shopping, restaurants, caf�s, medical services and everyday essentials close at hand.

Public transport is convenient too, with access to local bus services and connections to the Gungahlin light rail interchange, providing light rail services towards Dickson and Canberra City.

Prefer to drive?

Easy access to Horse Park Drive provides convenient connections towards the Federal Highway, Majura Parkway and the wider Canberra road network.

You get the quieter; greener lifestyle Forde is known for without giving up connectivity.

210m� UNDER ROOF AND IT SHOWS.

This is where 1/2 Ridding Street separates itself from many low maintenance alternatives.

Approximately:

74m� ground floor

99m� upper floor

37m� garage

210m� under roof.

Four bedrooms.

Multiple downstairs living zones.

Dedicated study space.

Two bathrooms plus a powder room.

Full-size laundry.

Excellent storage.

Double garage with remote and internal access.

This is low maintenance living without downsizing your lifestyle.

COMFORT COMES BUILT IN

The practical inclusions continue with:

� Ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling

� Double glazing

� Solar

� Continuous gas hot water

� FTTP NBN

� Gas cooktop

� Electric oven

� Dishwasher

� Full-size laundry

� Excellent storage

� Double lock-up garage with internal access

� Built 2011

� EER 4.5

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The space, four bedrooms and multiple living zones give everyone room to breathe.

The flexibility, separate living areas plus dedicated study space make the floorplan work for different stages of family life.

The convenience, shops, caf�s, school, bus connections and Gungahlin are all within easy reach.

The outdoors, ponds, parkland, dog park and walking trails make getting outside part of everyday life.

The connectivity, Gungahlin light rail and major arterial roads make travelling around Canberra straightforward.

The lifestyle, enjoy the benefits of a substantial family home without spending every weekend looking after a large block.

MORE HOME. LESS MAINTENANCE. A GREAT FORDE LIFESTYLE.

If you've been compromising between space and convenience, you may have just found the answer.

1/2 Ridding Street offers the proportions families want, the low-maintenance lifestyle busy people appreciate and one of Forde's biggest advantages an established neighbourhood surrounded by places to walk, explore and enjoy.

Come inside and discover just how much home is waiting for you.

For further information or to arrange an inspection:

Jeff Shortland

0417 483 627

jeff.shortland@ljhooker.com.au

Listing description written by Jeff Shortland, LJ Hooker Gungahlin — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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