Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
748 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 Downer (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,573/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 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 $420/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
Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Luton Properties DicksonIn a peaceful street lined with Claret Ash and well-kept gardens, this inviting Canberra red brick home is situated on a generous block of approximately 748 m2, sheltered by mature trees. Constructed mid-century, it has a gabled roof design and large sash windows in living areas and bedrooms. A paved pathway winds through the garden towards the entry.
The solid cedar front door opens to a light filled, U-shaped open plan living area with decorative cornices and many large, timber framed windows, full length in the lounge area. The home has been freshly painted throughout in modern neutral white, and timber flooring extends through living areas and bedrooms. A focal point is the cast iron, Scandinavian pot belly wood stove which is set into the original brick fireplace, creating cosy winter atmosphere. As well, a reverse-cycle air conditioner and ducted gas heating ensure year round comfort.
Cedar venetians are fitted to the sash windows in the dining area and kitchen, which also have new light fittings. The spacious kitchen is equipped with a long bench, a large pantry and an impressive, free-standing, stainless steel oven with a 5 burner gas cooktop and fold down glass top.
The spacious master bedroom offers a built-in robe and a large sash window framing the private outlook over the garden, while the other bedrooms also enjoy garden views.
The laundry, bathroom and separate w/c were all updated together. The bathroom features a decorative, free-standing Kohler basin, with a quality, timber framed cabinet above and a heated towel rail. Rinnai infinity hot water is installed.
A second solid cedar door opens to the fabulous rear garden, enclosed by mature trees and shrubs. Brick paving at the side of the home offers ample parking space and is screened by an attractive new full height timber fence. Paving extends to the Colorbond hobby studio (former garage), which is lined and equipped with light and power.
Beside the studio is an inviting outdoor entertaining area, sheltered by a new, covered pergola. Mature deciduous trees shade the garden through summer, while the northerly aspect offers welcome sunshine over winter. A rustic garden shed is situated at the back of the hobby room.
At the end of the street there is a large park with slippery slide and swings, as well as Downer Pre-School. The established and friendly street is much enjoyed by families and long standing residents.
It is a comfortable walk to shops and restaurants in the vibrant Dickson centre and a short stroll to coffee at the newly refurbished Downer cafe, which overlooks playing fields and magnificent old pine trees.
Being 'in area' for a selection of well-regarded schools, from the local preschool, to nearby primary, high schools and colleges, this is a perfect location for any family. The ANU, University of Canberra and the Catholic University in Watson are all also within easy reach. There are great bike paths into the City Centre and ANU. A huge additional benefit will be access to the new light rail route.
This character filled home set amidst shaded gardens in a great inner north location is certain to have strong appeal.
<b>Features Include: </b>
- Well presented Canberra red brick home with gabled roof design, constructed mid-century
- Inviting location in peaceful street lined with Claret Ash trees and well-kept gardens
- Freshly painted throughout in a neutral white shade
- Timber floors polished through living areas and most bedrooms
- Feature Scandinavian pot belly wood stove, set into brickwork of fireplace in lounge
- Reverse-cycle air conditioner and ducted gas heating
- Full length timber windows in lounge have a northerly aspect, with large sash windows throughout
- Decorative cornices in living area
- Cedar blinds and new light fittings in kitchen and dining
- Kitchen has large bench, pantry and impressive, free-standing stainless steel oven with gas cooktop
- Spacious master bedroom fitted with a built-in robe and all bedrooms have private garden view
- Bathroom features charming Kohler basin and was updated with separate w/c and laundry
- Rinnai infinity hot water
- Hobby studio (former garage), lined and equipped with power and lighting
- Entertaining area, sheltered with a new covered pergola
- Large level garden shaded by tall deciduous trees and shrubs and includes a veggie patch
- Long paved driveway offers ample off-street parking
- Established, friendly street with a playground and Downer preschool at the end of street
- Short walk to all the facilities of the Dickson precinct and stroll to new cafe at Downer shops
- Wide selection of local primary and high schools, colleges and the Catholic University
- Direct 15 minute trip into the City centre on a single bus and access to future new light rail route
EER: 1
Land Size: 748 m2 (approx.)
Land Rates: $2,936.00 pa (approx.)
Unimproved Land Value: $504,000 (approx.)
Listing description written by Aniko and Peter Carey, Luton Properties Dickson — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.