Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Melba › Verbrugghen St
$870,000
Last sold
24 Apr 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
781 m²
Land
110 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
$870,000
24 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Melba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,167/m² of land (n=12). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Melba
-1.1%
Median sale
Suburb $880,000
+0.03 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.36%
Suburb median $880,000 from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
MELBA
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 (MELBA). Official parcel area about 783 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 $400/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 (MELBA). Official parcel area about 783 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.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby 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 783 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.
Area
Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Blackshaw Queanbeyan & JerrabomberraAuction On Site Saturday 11 April 2026 at 10am unless sold prior.
Bidders Guide High $800's
Positioned on the high side of the street with a desirable north-east aspect, 12 Verbrugghen Street, Melba presents an immaculately maintained home offering comfort, practicality and impressive garaging for car enthusiasts or trades alike. With the added security of an electric front gate, the home enjoys a welcoming street presence with a grassed front yard and neatly maintained hedges providing privacy.
Inside, the home has been tastefully updated, creating a move-in-ready environment. The renovated kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring bamboo flooring through the kitchen and dining area, along with a 900mm gas cooktop and oven. Plantation shutters throughout add a refined touch, while the lounge and three bedrooms are finished with comfortable carpet. The updated bathroom continues the home's modern feel, and year-round comfort is ensured with split system heating and cooling, along with ceiling fans in each bedroom.
Stepping outside, a large, covered outdoor deck provides a fantastic space for entertaining or relaxing with family and friends, overlooking a low-maintenance backyard finished with AstroTurf and established hedging for added privacy.
One of the standout features of the property is the incredible 98m2 oversized 4+ car garage and workshop, complete with mechanical hoist, offering outstanding space for vehicle storage, projects or hobbies.
Conveniently located close to local schools, shops and everyday amenities, this well-presented home offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking comfort, functionality and exceptional garaging in a convenient Melba location.
You'll love...
* Immaculately presented three-bedroom home
* Tastefully renovated kitchen with 900mm gas cooktop and oven
* Updated bathroom with modern finishes
* Incredible 98m2 oversized 4+ car garage/workshop with mechanical hoist
* Electric front gate and private street presence
* Plantation shutters throughout the home
* Split system heating and cooling for year-round comfort
* Ceiling fans in all bedrooms
* Large, covered outdoor deck ideal for entertaining
* North-east facing block on the high side of the street, close to shops and schools
The details...
Block: 781m2 (approx.)
Living: 110m2 (approx.)
Built: 1972
Rates: $833.42 per quarter (approx.)
Rent potential: $690-710 per week
All care has been taken in the preparation of this marketing material, and details have been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable. Blackshaw do not however guarantee the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any errors. Interested persons should rely solely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Alexandra Ah Key, Blackshaw Queanbeyan & Jerrabomberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.