Higgins at a glance
3,365
People
$875,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Higgins › Castieau St
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
732 m²
Land
101 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 Higgins (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,063/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Higgins at a glance
3,365
People
$875,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 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 $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.
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
Higgins at a glance
3,365
People
$875,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White CanberraEnjoying leafy surrounds in a quality neighbourhood, this solidly built and well-maintained family home on a generous flat 732m2 block is an ideal step into the property market.
The current owner has put considerable investment into updating the home's amenities over the last few years, including new ducted gas heating, new evaporative cooling, a new hot water system, an automatic garage door, and a complete bathroom renovation. Enjoy the home as it is, or add additional cosmetic updates to modernise the style.
Comfortable and inviting, the home comprises three bedrooms with built-in robes serviced by a central bathroom with separate toilet, a fully equipped kitchen, and a combined living and dining area.
The single lock-up garage has extra space for storage or a workshop, and there's extra off-street parking in the long driveway. Additional features include a laundry room with yard access, plantation shutters, electric cooking, dishwasher, ceiling fans, and a cosy wood fireplace in the lounge room to snuggle up in front of on a blustery winter's night.
The spacious covered alfresco area is perfect for entertaining - fire up the barbeque and sit back with your favourite glass of red while you watch the kids play in the expansive, fenced backyard.
Situated in the established and family-friendly suburb of Higgins, this home is a three-minute drive to Kingsford Smith School, with parks, sports ovals, Higgins shops, and transport all a short walk away. Kippax Fair Shopping Centre is close for all your shopping needs, and easy access to arterial roads connects you to Belconnen town centre (3.6km) and Civic (15km).
First home buyers or investors looking for a solid home in a great location will want to come and take a look. Call today to arrange an inspection.
Auction Details - This home will be auctioned in rooms at Ray White Canberra Auction House at 2/14 Wales Street Belconnen on Thursday 18th August 2022 at 5.00pm - Unless sold prior to. Please contact the agent to register
• Solid, single-level home on a large 732m2 block
• Updated ducted heating, cooling, HW, garage door
• Complete bathroom renovation, sophisticated style
• There's no work needed but scope to modernise
• 3 bedrooms + BIR + 1 bathroom + separate toilet
• Combined living & dining area, fully equipped kitchen
• SLUG + laundry room + plantation shutters + fireplace
• Covered outdoor entertaining area, large, fenced yard
• Close to schools, parks, shops, sports ovals, transport
• Short drive to Kippax Fair & Belconnen; 15km to Civic
• Timeless & solid family home, large block, great locale.
Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.
Listing description written by Treston Bamber, Ray White Canberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.