Reid at a glance
2,063
People
No data
Median sale
$430/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
ACT › Reid › Geerilong Gardens
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,100 m²
Land
240 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 Reid (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,687/m² of land (n=5). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Reid at a glance
2,063
People
No data
Median sale
$430/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
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 $430/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
Reid at a glance
2,063
People
No data
Median sale
$430/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
Listing material
Listed by Agent Team CanberraIf you appreciate the character and stamina of heritage architecture combined with the comforts of modern living, this home might be the one you’ve been searching for. If you love tree-lined streets, classic design, and the prestige of owning a piece of Canberra’s history, then 2 Geerilong Gardens deserves your attention. This is not just another home in Reid; it is a handcrafted work of art, lovingly shaped and refined over the past four decades. Miss this opportunity, and it may be impossible to replicate the detail, warmth, and individuality that make this home truly one of a kind. Originally crafted in 1935 by the Commonwealth Architect and later reimagined in 1992 by the acclaimed Penleigh Boyd, this home is a rare testament to Canberra’s pioneering urban vision. Situated in Reid’s coveted Garden City Heritage Precinct, it offers not just a residence but a connection to a time when homes were built with bold ideas and national pride. Influenced by the English garden city movement and Charles Weston’s visionary planning, this is a neighbourhood steeped in history and regarded as one of Australia’s finest garden suburbs.
Step inside and be captivated by the grandeur of the living spaces. The soaring mansard ceilings, clerestory windows, and central fireplace create an ambiance that is both impressive and inviting. If you enjoy natural light flooding into your home, views of lush established gardens, and a space that adapts effortlessly from intimate relaxation to grand entertaining, you’ll find it here. The heart of the home, the kitchen, blends functionality with warmth. Celery-top pine benchtops, a built-in pantry, and cork flooring bring a timeless appeal, while modern appliances ensure effortless cooking.
With easy access to both the front and back gardens, this home was designed for those who love indoor-outdoor living. The thoughtful three-winged layout offers four bedrooms, two separate living areas, and a balance of heritage charm and modern convenience. Whether you need space for a growing family, a home office, or a retreat for guests, this home adapts to your lifestyle. The combination of ducted gas heating, an open fireplace, a split-system air conditioning unit, and select double-glazed windows ensures year-round comfort. And then, of course, there’s the location. If you value a short stroll to the city and to iconic landmarks such as Anzac Parade, the War Memorial, Mount Ainslie, and Lake Burley Griffin, you’ll find them all on your doorstep.
How do you feel about a five-minute commute to your office? The Defence Complex, Parliament House, the Barton government precinct, and the city centre are all within similarly easy reach, as is the ANU. With the best of Canberra’s dining and shopping in Manuka and Kingston also only minutes away, this home is simply unrivalled. In terms of education facilities, Reid is also well equipped. Within easy walking distance of Geerilong Gardens, there is Campbell High School, Campbell Primary School, and Canberra Grammar’s infants’ school.
So, is this the perfect home for you? If heritage elegance, architectural excellence, and a blue-chip location sound like what you’ve been searching for, then this isn’t just a house, it’s a work of art, a rare and irreplaceable masterpiece in the heart of Canberra.
Property Features:
• Full equipped kitchen with a Westinghouse oven, dishwasher, electric cook top, a built-in corner pantry, and external access to both the front and back yard
• Grand living room with high ceilings, dimmable downlights, windows on all sides, 2 sets of French doors to garden decks, a very effective open fireplace & beautiful brushbox timber floors
• Separate living/media room with a Daikin electric split system and an open fireplace
• Library hall
• Ducted gas heating
• Select windows feature double glazing
• Abundance of light throughout
• Masterful fusion of heritage rooms with the fine architecture of 1992 extension
• Summer cooling-tower effect of main living room's high clerestory windows, and strategically placed garden trees
• Master bedroom with a bright private study including a built-in dressing table
• Walk in wardrobe, built in joinery cupboards, bookshelf and bench space to bedroom 4
• A built-in floor to ceiling wardrobe, Daikin electric split system AC, a study nook with built in bench with drawers to study/ bedroom 5
• Main bathroom with beautiful blue tones, skylight, and a heated towel rack
• Ample storage with two storage cupboards and a linen cupboard
• Spacious laundry with sky light, pull out ironing board and bench space
• Rheem electric hot water system
• Double garage with an automatic garage door + paved drive way for multiple parked cars
• Cedar-clad workshop/studio with power
• In-ground automatic irrigation system for front and back gardens
• Beautifully designed and secluded mature gardens with flowering Bradford Pear trees, Manchurian Pear trees and a long waterlily pool
• In close proximity to Canberra's CBD
Nearby Amenities:
Reid Park – 450m (6 min walk)
Glebe Park – 850m (12 min walk)
Reid Early Childhood Centre – 400m (6 min walk)
Reid Pre and Primary School – 450m (6 min walk)
Campbell High School – 1.0km (3 min drive)
Australian National University – 3.0km (5 min drive)
Canberra Centre – 1.5km (4 min drive)
Canberra Hospital – 12.9km (17 min drive)
Property Specs:
Built: 1936
Extended: 1992
Living: 240m²
Garage: 41.6m²
Total House: 281.6m²
Block: 1,100m²
Ceiling insulation rating: R4.0
EER: 1
Rates: $2,089pq
Land tax (if tenanted): $4,664pq
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Listing description written by Steve Lowe, Agent Team Canberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.