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 › Ada Evans St
$1,453,000
Last sold
5 June 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
492 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
$1,453,000
5 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Watson (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,554/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
+24.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,170,000
-0.38 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 HOME.BYHOLLY#soldbymcreynolds #soldbycris $1,453,000
Gorgeous position directly opposite the park with views out to the mountain ranges!
This elegant four-bedroom ensuite home is nestled within beautifully planted gardens in a glorious position directly opposite the park. Sea daisies, bottle brush, banksia and shady Japanese maples set the scene creating a private avenue that ushers to the front portico…stacked slate column and expansive front door.
Arrayed across two levels, the home provides the perfect balance of living spaces, with separate formal and informal living areas to enjoy, both areas opening directly to the outdoors, making for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
The home brims with a decided East Asian design flair that welcomes balance and harmony. Bespoke glazing's dot the walls, welcoming light and framing nature at every turn, while glass sliders open to a world of tranquillity. Think green walls, trickling water feature with koi fish, alfresco decking and timber seating. The whole home and its gardens reading like a retreat, with elegant alfresco choices for entertaining or simply relaxing.
There is a large front living area that flows directly to a formal dining space and then to the lovely kitchen that is finished in soft oatmeal tones with terrazzo worktops and a glass splashback. There is a Fisher & Paykel 90 cm pyrolytic oven and a Bosch dishwasher, combined with a tonne of storage including a walk-in-pantry. From here you connect directly to the gorgeous family room that features a striking fireplace. This cheerful family hub also spills to outside, connecting directly with the deck…so perfect for entertaining.
There are two peaceful bedrooms downstairs, both with leafy aspects and ample built-in-storage. The second bedroom opens onto a discreet courtyard for private nature bathing. And there is a large family bathroom with a spa bath, separate powder room and an internal laundry that opens directly onto a hidden utility area.
Upstairs is informed by the glory of the surrounding mountain ranges, stunning sunsets and an elevated privacy. The epic master bedroom gives you the opportunity to survey the changing moods and colours of the Brindabellas from the bed or balcony. Wake up to watching the parrots play in the trees while sipping tea in bed. There is an enormous walk-thru-robe, cleverly tucked behind a bed-head wall, and an ensuite bathroom. An additional bedroom sits adjacent - a versatile space, perfect as both home office, fourth bedroom or nursery.
Ada Evans is a quiet street, graced by parkland and moments from the Majura Pond and the new Maliyan Playground. You are handy to the much-loved Watson shops and the dynamic Dickson and Braddon precincts. This wonderful enclave places you just a few steps from Mount Majura, creating a country village feel despite the easy proximity to the CBD. The home is also convenient to a mix of private and public schools, close to transport, including the light rail, linking you to the metro city station and the whole of Canberra.
features.
.stunning expansive four-bedroom ensuite home on a quiet street in Majura Rise
.directly across from parkland and moments from Mount Majura Nature Reserve
.set over two levels
.beautifully designed with quality craftmanship
.sheltered and privatised by lush landscaped gardens
.two living spaces, formal dining and two bathrooms
.front living room flowing to the private courtyard garden
.dining room opening to a sheltered timber deck
.second living area also flowing deck side
.contemporary kitchen with ample storage, terrazzo stone benchtops, walk-in-pantry, 90cm Fisher & Paykel pyrolytic wall oven, gas hob, rangehood and Bosch dishwasher
.fireplace in the second living area
.rich timber floors
.soft carpet to all bedrooms
.downstairs powder room
.family bathroom with spa bath
.bedroom one with built-in-robes and garden views
.bedroom two with glass sliders that open to Japanese courtyard
.internal laundry with direct garden access
.timber stairs set within lofty void with sculptural pendant lighting
.upstairs master suite drifting to balcony with views to the Brindabellas
.walk-thru-robe and ensuite bathroom
.adjacent fourth bedroom with built-in-robe
.ducted gas heating
.RC split system air conditioning units to all the bedrooms and living areas
.electric car (EV) charger installed to the garage
.low maintenance bird friendly gardens including a mix of exotics and natives
.multiple serene outdoor spaces to retreat and gather in sun or shade
.mix of bespoke windows including double glazing in most rooms
.10kw solar array
.4000 litre water tank
.heat pump hot water
.double garage with internal access
.walking distance to Mount Majura Reserve, handy to the vibrant Watson and Ainslie shops
.whisper close to the wonderful Dickson and Braddon precinct, ANU and the CBD
.close to EPIC and the fresh food markets, schools and transport including the light rail
EER: 4
Land Size: 492m2
Land Value: $778,000
Rates: $3,724 approx. per annum
Internal Living: 203m2 approx.
Listing description written by Jenny, Michael And Mark McReynolds, 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.