Torrens at a glance
2,472
People
$1,200,000
Median sale
$478/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Torrens › Howchin Pl
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,087 m²
Land
167 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 Torrens (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,554/m² of land (n=11). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Torrens at a glance
2,472
People
$1,200,000
Median sale
$478/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 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 $478/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
Torrens at a glance
2,472
People
$1,200,000
Median sale
$478/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Hayman PartnersIdeally located with amazing street appeal and a great aspect, this beautiful four bedroom home in popular Torrens is ready for new owners! Immaculately presented, with multiple living spaces provided for flexible living with a focus on outdoor entertainment. The spacious outdoor entertaining deck overlooking the leafy established garden and sparkling in-ground pool, allows the perfect setting for year-round entertaining. Do not miss your opportunity to secure this home.
FEATURES
- Spacious family home in sought-after area of Torrens
- Three bedrooms with built-in robes
- Fourth bedroom or study
- Oversized master bedroom with ensuite
- Open plan living and dining area with wood burning fireplace
- Family room
- Renovated chef's kitchen with electric appliances and ample storage
- Updated bathrooms
- Ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling
- Fully insulated ceilings, walls and floors
- Huge back deck, great for year-round entertaining
- In-ground pool with salt-water chlorinator
- Sauna
- Spacious backyard with established gardens and veggie patch
- Automated in-ground watering system
- High clearance double garage and double drive-through enclosed carport with automatic door and plenty of space for 4WD, caravan, trailer or boat
- Loads of under house storage with cellar and workshop
- Recently painted and new carpet throughout
- Walking distance to Mt Taylor walking trails
- Located in a quiet cul-de-sac
- Proximity to buses, Torrens shops, Southlands shopping centre, Westfield Woden, The Canberra Hospital and popular schools
WHAT THE SELLERS LOVE ABOUT THE HOME
1.Beautiful, peaceful, private setting in leafy green easy-care gardens with lovely views from every window
2.Room for everything, abundant storage within the home and outside, spacious yard
3.Close to Mt Taylor, surrounded by nature, great walking trails
STATISTICS (all figures are approximate)
EER: 2.5
Home Size: 167m²
Garage Size: 44m²
Carport Size: 37m²
Construction: 1967
Land Size: 1,087m²
Land Value: $547,000 (2020)
Land Rates: $914 per quarter
Land Tax: $1,447 per quarter (only applicable if rented)
Rental Range: $950 - $1,100 per week
Listing description written by Anthony McCormack, Hayman Partners — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.