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 › Kingsford Smith Dr
$1,297,000
Last sold
24 July 2021
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,269 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
$1,297,000
24 July 2021 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Melba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,139/m² of land (n=13). 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
+47.4%
Median sale
Suburb $880,000
-0.76 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 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 $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.
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
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?
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.
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 HOME.BYHOLLY#soldbycris $1,297,000
Here's the thing.
If this last year has taught us anything it's that now more than ever our home is our sanctuary. It's a place where we want to feel safe and warm and be able to retreat.
Access to nature and fresh air has become more important. Space to come together with family and friends and places to spend some time to contemplate and relax is on everyone's list of must haves.
This absolutely stunning classic Jennings split level home is the family dream. A street where it's a friendly and supportive community of neighbours who help collect mail, water gardens, bring in bins whilst others are away and chats over the fence are a common occurrence.
There is so much to love about the thoughtful design of this beautifully warm home, with family living woven into every element and provides so many options for places to quietly retreat and places to share. Contemporary yet relaxed with fluid transitions between the multiple and generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, the kitchen is at the heart of the home, connected to living and entertaining spaces ideal for the way we live.
I am absolutely in love with the connection to the outdoors from the stunning sunroom with floor to ceiling windows providing views across Belconnen. From here, you can access the elevated covered deck through glass doors - the perfect spot for your morning coffee while you enjoy the soft sounds of birds coming in, or a glass of wine in the evening while trying to solve the world's problems.
This is a home where you can live and play, a place to make memories.
Let's talk about lifestyle for a minute. The location is nothing but spectacular!
At the end of the street a network of wide open paths connect you with local schools, playgrounds, and the foothills of Mt Rodgers is a short ten minute walk - Here you can experience a fabulous 2km hike where you will experience 360 degree views of Canberra at the top, see snow on the Brindabellas and even catch a glimpse of the top of your new home!
As the sign that greets you upon arrival to this home suggests 'Bemvindo Seja, Quem Vier Por Bem' or translated 'Welcome all who come with good intentions' If your intention is to find a home that's a sanctuary, where location is king, and where lifestyle is choice - Welcome to 124 Kingsford Smith Drive Melba.
features.
.brilliantly located on a large elevated block in a highly sought-after pocket of Melba, positioned on a quiet slip road with no through traffic and siding reserve
.beautifully presented and modified AV Jennings split level four bedroom home, with stunning raked ceiling features and expansive picture frame windows with treetop or garden views from every room.
.modern open plan kitchen with ample storage, gas cooking and adjoining meals area
.absolutely stunning family room/sunroom with floor to ceiling windows with views across Belconnen, Telstra Tower and Lake Gininnderra
.sunroom features exposed brick wall feature and spirit fireplace ,and connects through to sunny deck through glass doors overlooking established lush green garden
.separate living room with raked ceilings, and expanses of glass including huge picture frame windows, and with glass door access to private covered paved courtyard with sail
.four good sized bedrooms all with built in robes and with views to the landscaped private enclosed front courtyard. The master bedroom with ensuite
.modernised guest bathroom with corner spa
.separate study with external access - perfect work from home space
.European laundry with storage
.fabulous and private enclosed tiered front courtyard - beautifully landscaped with inbuilt BBQ
.landscaped, private, easy care rear yard – established hedges, shrubs and ornamental fruit trees
.double carport and ample car parking with circular driveway at front of home and side gate entrance with additional driveway all the way to the back yard – perfect for trailer parking
.two garden sheds and under deck and house workshop - great option for cellar
.5.2/kw solar panels back to the grid
.9000lt water tank with pump to toilet and garden
.NBN connected
.close proximity to well regarded private and public primary and secondary schools with ability to walk to Mt Rogers primary without crossing a road
.brilliantly located within walking distance to schools, local parks, public transport and the popular Mt Rogers, with local shops, Westfield Belconnen, and popular restaurants and cafes just a short drive away.
EER: 1
Land size: 1269 approx
UV: $415,000
Rates: $3017 approx
Living area: 177m2 approx
Year built: 1974
disclaimer. the information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable, however home.byholly accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries and confirm all information provided.
Listing description written by Cris O'Brien, HOME.BYHOLLY — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.