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 › Piddington St
$1,103,000
Last sold
7 Mar 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
725 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$1,103,000
7 Mar 2025 · 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
-5.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,170,000
+0.12 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
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 Area Specialist ACT"The science is in. We’ve done the energy modelling, thermal imaging and air leakage testing and we know that this 1960s home in Watson, Canberra has great bones and enormous potential." Jenny Edwards Light House ArchiScience
Check out five reasons this house is a great buy for those looking to maximise energy efficiency! Copy and paste link into your browser
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Set in one of Watson’s most desirable tree-lined streets, 24 Piddington St is the perfect blend of character, location, and potential. Positioned on a spacious 725m² block, this updated 1960s cottage is an exceptional entry-level opportunity in a premium Inner North location.
With Watson Village, EPIC, great schools, green spaces, public transport and the new Watson destination playground just minutes away, this home offers both lifestyle and future potential.
The home’s northern orientation ensures light-filled living spaces all year round. Recent R5 ceiling insulation upgrades contribute to improved energy efficiency, with the potential to reach a 7-star energy rating with simple retrofits–meaning lower energy bills and year-round comfort for future owners.
Inside, the polished parquetry floors and beautiful bay windows create a sense of warmth and character, with garden views framed by mature Chinese elms. The functional eat-in kitchen has ample bench space and storage, while the three well-proportioned bedrooms (including a generous main) all feature large windows, modern built-in robes, and excellent cross-ventilation.
The updated bathroom includes a modern vanity, new shower head, and extra storage. A large laundry offers potential for a second toilet or future bathroom expansion.
Set forward on a large, level block, this home offers endless possibilities. Whether you're looking to extend, add a secondary dwelling (subject to approval), or simply enjoy the huge backyard, there’s room for it all—from a veggie patch to a chook run, cubby house, or home studio.
The double metal garage provides ample off-street parking, workshop, or storage options.
Features.
.North-facing living – Sun-drenched interiors & stunning bay windows
.Polished timber & parquetry floors – Beautifully restored & full of warmth
.Spacious 725m² block – Room to extend, add a studio, or create your dream garden
.Energy efficient – R5 ceiling insulation + potential for 7-star energy rating with minor upgrades
.Premium location – highly sought after leafy street, an easy stroll to Watson shops, local schools, Watson destination playground, light rail and the Farmer’s Market at EPIC
Our sellers are serious and ready to meet the market. This is a rare opportunity to secure an entry-level home in a blue-chip location.
Selling at Auction in March—don’t miss the open home!
Listing description written by Jason Hall, Area Specialist ACT — 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.