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.
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
737 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
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
UnknownArea
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 Luton Properties DicksonSet amidst landscaped gardens, in a lovely street shaded by a canopy of oak trees, this well presented, Canberra red brick home has excellent street appeal. Constructed in 1963 and thoughtfully extended a few years later to relocate a bedroom and to add a spacious rumpus room plus a large master bedroom with ensuite, it offers a relaxed lifestyle with three separate living areas and delightful gardens.
The sunny front lounge is a welcoming introduction to this well maintained and character filled home. Adjacent, the spacious informal living area has a cosy atmosphere and comprises kitchen, dining area and extended family room, with a view over a mauve Crepe Myrtle. The 1960's kitchen has plenty of space and is very functional. A Panasonic reverse-cycle air conditioner and a gas wall heater, with a vent to the lounge, maintain comfort.
There is good separation of living areas and the large rumpus room is situated at the opposite end of the home and has an internet connection and gas wall heater. Adjacent to the rumpus is the generous master bedroom, which offers a wall of built-in robes and an ensuite.
Sunlight brightens the three bedrooms at the front of the home. The largest of these, previously the master bedroom, has a wall of built-in robes. The main bathroom has been updated with full height tiling and has a separate w/c, which also may be accessed from the laundry.
At the rear of the home there is an inviting, covered entertaining area, sheltered by a number of mature camellias and a fern. This fabulous outdoor living area overlooks the private, beautifully planted rear garden, an outstanding feature of the home. Nurtured for over fifty years, it hosts a rich profusion of camellias, roses and other delights, planted around a level turfed area, the perfect place for children to play. There are also a number of productive, raised veggie beds and the garden is safely enclosed. Enjoy the peace of this lovely garden, which promises a spectacular display in spring.
Camellias screen the garage, which is fitted with a roller door and there is additional off-street parking on the driveway.
The long established neighbourhood is friendly and quiet. A short walk along the shady street will take you to the new Downer cafe overlooking playing fields, while the vibrant Dickson centre is a comfortable stroll. The prime location is within area for a selection of well-regarded schools and colleges. Bus transport is nearby, offering a 15 minute trip (approximately) into the City and the new light rail route will be just a few minutes' walk. Yowani Country Club (golf and bowls), Lyneham tennis courts, Dickson swimming pool, walking and mountain bike trails on Mt. Ainslie and Mt. Majura are all within easy reach.
Add your own creative input to this comfortable, mid-century home, set amidst gorgeous gardens, in a prime inner north location!
<b>Features Include:</b>
- Charming 1960's Canberra red brick home, extended to add a large living area, master & ensuite
- Generous block of approximately 737 m2 in prime inner north location
- Brickwork of extension well blended with original
- Windows have been updated to aluminium, plus double windows to the family room
- Attractively landscaped, easy care front garden, with established natives, roses, azaleas & camellias
- Three separate living areas
- Large rumpus room has Iinet connection
- Four bedrooms, with spacious master; second and third bedrooms all having a wall of built-in robes
- Gas wall heater in family room, vented to lounge, and a second gas wall heater in rumpus vented to master bedroom
- Panasonic reverse-cycle air conditioner in kitchen
- Updated main bathroom has separate w/c, accessible from laundry
- Covered entertaining area enjoys outlook over picturesque and private rear gardens
- Gardens feature camellias, azaleas, roses, Crepe Myrtle, spectacular in spring
- Raised, productive veggie beds, grape vine, fig and plum trees
- Garage with workshop and roller door and additional parking provided on driveway
- Short walk to coffee at the Downer cafe and stroll to Dickson shopping centre
- In area for a selection of well-regarded schools and colleges
- Short walk to public transport, with approximately a 15 minute trip into the City by bus, or light rail in the near future
- Yowani Country Club (Golf and Bowls), Next Gen Health Club, Dickson Swimming Pool & walking trails on Mt. Majura & Mt. Ainslie nearby
EER: 2
Land Size: 737 m2 (approx.)
UV: $504,000 (approx.)
Rates: $3,091 pa (approx.)
Listing description written by Aniko and Peter Carey, Luton Properties Dickson — 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.