Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
785 m²
Land
134 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 Downer (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,573/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 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 $420/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
Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White CanberraFrom the moment you pull into the drive, you're sure to be captivated by the charms of this beautifully updated home in Downer. Surrounded by picture-perfect gardens on a 785sqm block and nestled in peaceful tree-lined surroundings, this elegant home offers style, family comfort, and dual living potential.
Every detail of this home exudes timeless elegance. With gorgeous parquetry flooring, high raked ceilings in the sunken lounge, a toasty combustion fireplace, and a delightful bay window with a window seat-the perfect nook for lazy Sunday afternoons reading in front of the fire.
Throw open the double sliding doors for effortless indoor-outdoor living, with seamless flow from the open-plan living and kitchen area to the fabulous outdoors. The deck offers a partially covered entertaining area with an automatic Vergola, so you can enjoy outdoor living in all weather. The yard is a serene oasis with established trees, lush flowering garden beds, sweeping lawns, and seating areas nestled in sheltered places.
Inside, the home continues to impress with freshly painted interiors, three well-appointed bedrooms, and two bathrooms-including the stunning resort-style main -and ducted gas heating and split system for climate comfort.
A standout feature of this property is the detached studio. Comfortably appointed with a kitchenette, bathroom, and two separate living areas, it's perfect for guest accommodation, multigenerational living, or home office.
The inner-north suburb of Downer is popular for its large and leafy blocks and Oak and Ash tree-lined streets. It offers peaceful living just moments from bustling inner north precinct of Dickson, with its shopping, dining, and quality schools, all under 5 minutes away. Take a gentle stroll to The Knox in Watson or the Gang Gang Café and Bar in the Downer Village and indulge in coffee, music or a glass of wine with family and friends. On Saturdays walk to the Capital Region Farmers' Market at Epic in 20 minutes to purchase fresh produce, flowers or a bite to eat. With easy access to Northbourne Avenue, you can jump on a nearby bus or light rail and be in the city centre in under 15 minutes.
From its peaceful location, beautiful gardens, and elegant interiors, this is a home where you can retreat, recharge and entertain with ease.
Quality features:
• Elegant family home
• Delightful street appeal
• Welcoming front entrance
• Extended three-bedroom
• Spacious detached studio includes kitchenette, bathroom, and two segregated living areas - ideal as a home office, teenagers retreat, or a perfect set up to accommodate guests
• Split level design
• Living room with bay window, fireplace, built-in shelving and RC/AC
• Open-plan kitchen, dining, and family
• Kitchen with gas cooktop, stainless steel range hood and dishwasher
• Refurbished parquetry flooring (Aug 2024)
• Freshly painted throughout (Aug 2024)
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Instant gas hot water
• 1137 litres Water tanks
• Automated irrigation system
• Solar panels 3.24kW System with 5kW inverter
• Slow-combustion fireplace with in-built cupboards and shelving
• Master bedroom with stylish ensuite and access to private courtyard
• All bedrooms with built-in robes, ceiling fans and wool carpet
• Bedroom two with access to the rear garden
• Resort-style main bathroom with European-style laundry
• Expansive wrap-around deck
• Automatic Vergola over side deck - opens and closes when raining
• Magnificent, manicured gardens surrounding the home
• Single enclosed carport with automatic roller door
• Fully enclosed backyard with multiple seating areas
• Friendly neighbourhood
Home size: 134 sqm
Block size: 785 sqm
UV: $849,000 (2023)
EER: 2.0
Year built: 1963
Rates: $4,985 pa
Land Tax if rented: $10,339pa
Listing description written by Phyllis Tidmarsh, Ray White Canberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.