Watson at a glance
7,554
People
$1,170,000
Median sale
$437/wk
Median rent
1.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
948 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Watson (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,579/m² of land (n=28). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Watson at a glance
7,554
People
$1,170,000
Median sale
$437/wk
Median rent
1.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
ACTPlanning 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.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $437/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
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.”
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
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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownArea
Watson at a glance
7,554
People
$1,170,000
Median sale
$437/wk
Median rent
1.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White CanberraPeacefully situated next to parkland and just a moment's stroll to schools, Watson shops, and public transportation, this single-level gem offers fantastic convenience to downsizers, investors, families or first home buyers. Well-presented throughout with an updated bathroom and kitchen, this home is move-in ready with scope to enhance if desired.
Bask in the warmth of the north-facing aspect, where floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room invites natural sunlight to flood the space. Comfort and practicality blends seamlessly with three spacious bedrooms, an updated two-way bathroom, a welcoming living area, and an updated eat-in kitchen. Ducted gas heating throughout and reverse-cycle air conditioning in the living room ensures year-round comfort for the whole family.
Enhancing the property's appeal is the spacious kitchen with ample storage, electric cooktop & oven, a dishwasher for easy cleanup, internal laundry room, a lock-up garage, and carport that can be used as a covered entertaining area.
Step outside to be wowed by the expansive backyard-a rare treasure for today's family home. The covered porch offers a cozy spot to unwind, while the fully fenced yard, framed by established gardens, has plenty of room for kids and pets to play. The block also offers a blank canvas for endless possibilities, including extending the home (STCA), creating the outdoor entertaining area of your dreams, putting in a pool, or cultivating a garden.
The inner-north suburb of Watson is beloved for its leafy surrounds, sought-after schools, and close-knit community vibe, all within a stone's throw of the city. With Majura Primary School a short stroll away and secondary schools within easy walking and biking distance, the daily school run becomes a breeze. Drop the kids off and grab a coffee from the popular 'The Knox' Cafe, or pop in for daily essentials at the local grocer. A bus stop at your door connects you to the light rail for effortless city commuting, and on weekends, EPIC markets and Mount Majura walking trails are both just down the road.
Functionality, space and comfort meet convenience in this prime Watson locale. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity!
***PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY WILL GO TO AUCTION AT 2/14 WALES STREET. BELCONNEN***
Features:
• Single level Watson home
• Three spacious bedrooms
• Built-in robe to bedroom two
• Updated kitchen with dishwasher and abundance of bench and cupboard space
• Updated two-way bathroom with separate shower
• Separate laundry room
• Ducted gas heating throughout
• Reverse-cycle air conditioner to living room
• Large fully enclosed backyard
• Timber porch ideal for extending your living
• Established gardens with expansive lawn area
• Located next to greenspace, meaning only one neighbour!
• 5 minute walk to Watson shops
• Watson shops with the lovely Lolo & Lola Filipino restaurant, Coco's hair & beauty salon, SupaExpress grocer and The Knox Cafe
• 10 minute drive to the Canberra Centre offering an array of shopping options, restaurants and entertainment
• 5 minute drive to the popular Farmers Markets and Mount Majura walking trails
Stats:
Home size: 96 sqm
Garage: 44sqm + carport 31 sqm
Block size: 948 sqm
UV: $825,000 (2023)
EER: 1.5
Year built: 1964
Rates: $4,864 pa
Land Tax if rented: $10,042 pa
Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.
Listing description written by Phyllis Tidmarsh, Ray White Canberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.