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 › Manning St
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
Districts View
View not ready — official layers are still retrieving for this property. Official planning layers still retrieving. Flood / bushfire / heritage not yet retrieved. No recorded sale price for this property. Districts does not score a property it cannot yet see.
Nothing about this record stands out yet — coverage may still be filling in.
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.
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.
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
UnknownArea
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 HOME.BYHOLLY#soldbyholly
There is a lovely interplay of light and space, as high ceilings and clerestory windows create a simple yet intriguing visual appeal. A playful, creative vibe imbues this gorgeous three-bedder with a unique and artful warmth. Beautifully re-jigged spaces unfold across one level, and there is a delightful separate studio…all forging an open connection to wonderful gardens. The whole home reading like a holiday retreat despite the inner north local, the easy connection to vibrant foodie precincts and the CBD.
This lovely renovated and extended home is nestled on a large corner block, on a quiet street that culminates in green commons. There is a surrounding of green spaces, including the meandering bush trails of Mt Majura Reserve. The form rises from landscaped gardens with graceful lightness. We love the use of Colorbond, the steel framed windows and the earthy combo of colours, combining aubergine, blue, silver and timber to compliment the bush surrounds.
Sunlight tumbles through multiple and different shaped glazing's, illuminating the open plan living space and warming the timber floors. Doors open wide, allowing the lived experience to be informed by the northern deck, the sights and sounds of the garden. There is a radiant gas fireplace and a welcoming kitchen, perfectly housed in one corner. Stone worktops, pendant lighting, breakfast bar and a relaxed neutral, organic scheme allows the large kitchen to sit back, effortlessly combining form and function.
An adjacent laundry is cleverly fitted with banks of cabinetry, including a stream-lined desk for creating and working from home. This versatile space opens to a small rear deck, meandering, magical gardens and a productive 6.6kW solar panel system, eliminating electricity bills entirely and even generating credits. The main house delivers three peaceful bedrooms (two with built-in-robes) that centre around a large family bathroom. We love this space, with its large freestanding tub, simple glass screened "shower room," bank of windows and earthy mix of ceramic tiling that evokes the natural hues of bushland stone.
A clever garage conversion has created a sunny garden studio of approx 54m2 that lends itself to a myriad of uses…separate income, multi-generational living, privacy for and adult child, guest accommodation, the choice is yours. The studio houses a peaceful bedroom, elegant bathroom and a small kitchenette, featuring pressed tiles that strike silver notes, echoing the detailing within the considered exteriors. The benefit of its own private garden entry adds to its independence and rental appeal
Manning Street itself is breathtakingly beautiful in spring and autumn, the trees painting the street in vibrant blossoms and golden leaves. The street feels a world away from the city rush, culminating in a green belt with path that entices onward, linking to Knox Street and eventually to the wooded Billabong Pond and The Runway. It is a short stroll to Watson shops for great coffee, fabulous pizza at The Knox, or relaxed dining at Lola and Lola. There is a myriad of boutique shops, cafes and eateries to explore at the nearby Braddon Precinct. Dickson is not far with the brand new Dickson Village and the partially completed DKSN precinct, offering a mix of boutiques and eateries.
A brand new, inclusive play space and recreational park is forthcoming in the area and the home is convenient to a mix of private and public schools. Local schools are only a short walk away, making this an ideal spot for couples with children or those planning a family. The light rail is not far, whisking you to the CBD and the city metro station, linking the whole of Canberra. Just minutes on foot to the light rail (an easy 8-minute walk), it connects you seamlessly with the CBD, perfect for professionals wanting to skip the stress of traffic and parking. Saturday mornings mean a relaxed stroll to the EPIC Farmers Market, basket in hand, without needing to worry about parking.
features.
.beautifully renovated and extended three-bedroom house in popular Watson
.separate garden studio
.ideally placed within a quiet cul-de-sac
.nestled on a large 732m2 corner block
.127 m2 of living, plus a 54 m² self-contained granny flat
.6.6kW solar panel system
.open plan living, dining and kitchen area with elevated ceilings, sky windows and north aspect to catch the winter sun
.French doors from living area to beautiful decking and front gardens
.modern kitchen with stone work tops, gas cooking and dishwasher
.three bedrooms, two with built-in-robes
.renovated bathroom with free standing spa bath
.laundry room with built in desk and banks of storage
.double glazed bi-fold door from laundry to outdoor paved entertaining area
.separate garden studio with private garden entry (approx. 54m²), bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette
.Heat & Glo gas log fire in main living area
.RC split system
.ceiling fans
.feature lighting
.landscaped front garden
.double carport
.Manning Street lined with spectacular blossoms in spring and golden leaves in autumn
.light rail at the end of the cul-de-sac
.handy to parks and the Mt Majura walking and cycling tracks
.close to the vibrant Watson and Ainslie shops
.whisper close to Dickson and Braddon, ANU and the CBD
.close to EPIC, schools and transport including the light rail
FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
Land size: 732 m2
Living size:127 m2 (approx.)
EER: 2.5
Build year: 1963
Rates: $4801.91 pa
Land tax: $9919.64 pa (investors only)
UV: $870,000 (2025)
Rental Opinion: $850 - $900 p/w
The information contained in this advertisement is derived from sources we deem reliable. However; we cannot provide any guarantees or warranties regarding the information supplied. Buyers are encouraged to conduct and rely exclusively on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Holly Komorowski, HOME.BYHOLLY — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby 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.