Mckellar at a glance
2,619
People
No data
Median sale
$438/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
ACT › Mckellar › Baume Cres
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
705 m²
Land
104 m²
Building
Districts View
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 Mckellar (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,608/m² of land (n=5). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mckellar at a glance
2,619
People
No data
Median sale
$438/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
Planning
Planning scheme
MCKELLAR
Zone
RZ1
RZ1
Jurisdiction
Unincorporated ACT
Unincorporated ACT, ACT
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
ACTZoned RZ1 (MCKELLAR). Official parcel area about 706 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $438/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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned RZ1 (MCKELLAR). Official parcel area about 706 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Area
Mckellar at a glance
2,619
People
No data
Median sale
$438/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
Listing material
Listed by Irwin PropertyThis charming home offers broad appeal—ideal for buyers seeking comfort with room to grow. Thoughtful renovations make it move-in ready, while the generous, near-flat north-facing block with wide frontage presents exciting potential for future extensions. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined street close to Belconnen CBD, it’s a smart investment in lifestyle and long-term value.
THE HOME
The open-plan, light-filled living area features reverse-cycle air conditioning and includes a generous lounge, dining area with direct access to the paved patio, and a recently renovated kitchen. Designed for everyday ease, the kitchen includes ample storage, generous bench space, a breakfast bar, freestanding oven, and dishwasher—with a peaceful garden outlook.
Three well-sized bedrooms are set apart from the living areas, including a sunny main bedroom with built-in robe. The newly renovated bathroom is finished to a high standard with a bathtub and separate toilet. The updated laundry offers great storage and bench space. Car accommodation includes a single carport, off-street parking, and potential for further garaging.
The fully fenced backyard offers space for children and pets, plus established native and fruit trees. There’s also room for a veggie patch, chickens, or greenhouse. The paved patio is ideal for BBQs, surrounded by a lush, private garden setting.
THE LOCATION
Surrounded by freestanding homes on generous blocks, with mature trees creating a peaceful, established feel. The local oval, playground, and McKellar Shops are just a five-minute walk away, with the Belconnen Soccer Club and Bistro only a three-minute drive. This end of Baume Crescent has a friendly mix of young families and retirees, adding to its strong community spirit. The new Palmer Heritage Park Loop, McKellar wetlands, oval, and soccer stadium are all within easy walking distance. Belconnen CBD is just
4.5 km away, with schools, the University of Canberra, Westfield, restaurants, cafés, and scenic Lake Ginninderra all close by.
FROM THE SELLER
This home has been a true sanctuary—peaceful, private, and closely connected to nature. Daily visits from birds, including a female bowerbird, have been a joy, drawn to the mix of mature trees, native plants, and fruit trees. The shaded patio has been perfect for summer BBQs, while red cedar shutters and Crimsafe screens offer comfort and security. A rare and beautiful NSW black callitris adds to the uniqueness of the garden. The neighbourhood is friendly and inclusive, with young families and retirees who connect through a WhatsApp group and annual Christmas party. With nearby walks, shops, and green spaces, the location offers a rare blend of tranquillity and community.
HIGHLIGHTS
Extensively renovated 3-bedroom home on a 705m² near-flat, north-facing block
Light-filled open-plan living and dining
Renovated kitchen with breakfast bar and garden outlook
New bathroom with separate toilet
New laundry with great storage
Genuine red cedar shutters & new hybrid flooring (2025)
Roof refurbished; new gutters & fascia (2024)
Crimsafe screens, continuous flow gas hot water
Ducted Brivis gas heating (2 zones) & 15kW air conditioning
Single carport + off-street parking; potential for more garaging
Updated timber fencing (2025)
Paved outdoor entertaining area in secure, fully fenced yard
Mature trees, native shrubs, fruit trees, and rare specimens
260m to McKellar Oval/playground, 550m to shops, 1.8km to Soccer Club/Bistro
4.5km to Belconnen CBD
DETAILS
Living area: 103.8m2
Block: 705m2
Rates: $889 per quarter
Rental estimate: $680 - $710 per week
EER: 1.5
All figures are approximate
Please contact Jonathan Irwin for more information on 0421 040 082 or jonathan@irwinproperty.com.au.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate. Irwin Property and the vendor cannot warrant the accuracy on the information provided and will not accept any liability for loss or damage for any errors or misstatements in the information. All purchasers should rely on their own independent enquiries.
Listing description written by Jonathan Irwin, Irwin Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby development pipeline
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 706 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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.