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
$1,430,000
Last sold
8 Feb 2025
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,029 m²
Land
318 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
$1,430,000
8 Feb 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Melba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,126/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
+62.5%
Median sale
Suburb $880,000
-0.91 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
TSZ1
TSZ1
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 TSZ1 (MELBA). Official parcel area about 1,032 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 TSZ1 (MELBA). Official parcel area about 1,032 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 1,032 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 Hayman PartnersOffered to the market for the first time in 20 years, and a rare opportunity to secure a home of this size and calibre in a great location. Perched in an elevated position with sweeping 180 degree views of the surrounding landscape, this stunning two-storey home blends contemporary style with family-friendly functionality. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting area, featuring exquisite custom herringbone timber flooring and a large kitchen designed to impress chefs, bakers, and entertainers alike. Sliding doors open to a full-length, wide verandah, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces while capturing the breathtaking scenery. A spacious, separate yet adjoining living room provides additional space for relaxation or hosting guests.
Offering an abundance of accommodation, this home boasts six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a four-car garage with internal access. Comfort is prioritised throughout, with ducted gas heating, ducted evaporative cooling, and double-glazed windows at the front. The lower level features a versatile rumpus room, perfect as a games area, teenager's retreat, or home gym, while the landscaped, fully fenced terraced backyard provides an ideal setting for outdoor enjoyment.
Key Features
- Elevated position with stunning, uninterrupted views of the cityscape and surrounding vista
- Open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting area with custom herringbone timber flooring
- Large entertainer's kitchen with premium design and functionality
- Sliding door access to a full-length wide verandah with stunning vistas
- Spacious living room, separate yet adjoining the main area
- Second large living area adjoining bedrooms
- Six bedrooms, including a versatile sixth bedroom/home office
- Master bedroom with adjoining dressing room
- Three bathrooms, designed for family convenience
- Rumpus room on the lower level for games, a retreat, or a home gym
- An abundance of under house storage and useable space
- Ducted gas heating, ducted evaporative cooling, and double-glazed windows at the front
- Four-car garage with internal access for secure and easy parking
- Circular driveway
- Landscaped, fully fenced terraced backyard with elevated views
- Security cameras for peace of mind
- Close to nature walks of Mt Rogers reserve
This home offers an exceptional combination of style, comfort, and practicality for modern family living.
EER: 1.5
Rates: $3,627 pa (approx)
Land Tax: $6,986 pa (approx)
Living Area: 318m²
Land Size: 1,029m²
Land Value: $623,000 (2024)
Nearby
- Radford College
- Mt Rogers Primary School
- Melba Copland Secondary School
- Copland College
- Mt Rogers Reserve nature walks
- Belconnen Town Centre
Listing description written by Brett Hayman, Hayman Partners — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.