Watson at a glance
7,554
People
$1,170,000
Median sale
$437/wk
Median rent
1.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Watson › Higinbotham St
$1,055,000
Last sold
22 Aug 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
679 m²
Land
97 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
$1,055,000
22 Aug 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Watson (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,605/m² of land (n=27). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Watson at a glance
7,554
People
$1,170,000
Median sale
$437/wk
Median rent
1.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Watson
-9.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,170,000
+0.21 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.94%
Suburb median $1,170,000 from 31 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 $437/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
Watson at a glance
7,554
People
$1,170,000
Median sale
$437/wk
Median rent
1.94%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by RE/MAX CapitalSOLD BY ONLINE AUCTION - 6 Registered Bidders.
From the moment you see this surprising 3-bedroom home, you know you are in for something special. Perfectly located on Higinbotham St, it offers minimal traffic with maximum convenience. The large level block is delightfully landscaped with paved walkways, ample grass and garden beds. However, the standout feature must be the front and rear timber decking, which is ideal for sun-soaked winter days and summer afternoons alike.
- Three-bedroom home with stunning timber decks
- Massive garage with room for hobbies
- Instant gas hot water
- Daikin Ducted Reverse Cycle Air conditioning
- Polished timber flooring throughout
- Established gardens with fruit trees and garden beds.
- Block size 679m2
- Built 1962
- EER 1
- House 97m2
- Garage 54 m2
From the indoor living to the outdoor decks, front and rear French Doors create a sumptuous flow, inviting the full use of the space. Surprisingly private, the decking is ample for relaxation, entertainment and activities alike. From a quiet coffee, to start the day, a touch of afternoon yoga, or a boisterous evening with friends, this will be the space that creates your memories.
The classic floorplan is ideal for singles, couples or young families. There is ample outdoor space to suit those seeking to extend, and the massive garage could well become a teenagers' retreat, hobby room or spacious workshop. The garden is low maintenance and level, making maintenance a breeze, and perfect for those with travel in mind. In fact, it is a great yard for trailer, caravan or boat storage. Both Dickson College and Majura Primary School are within a 10-minute walk, while the Rosary Primary School is a mere 170-metre stroll. Ideal for young families or those seeking a lock-up and leave lifestyle, this home is sure to impress.
Listing description written by John Buckley, RE/MAX Capital — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.