Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Melba › Sampson Cl
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
960 m²
Land
292 m²
Building
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 Melba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,139/m² of land (n=13). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
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 $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
UnknownArea
Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Agent Team CanberraDiscover 37 Sampson Close, an architecturally designed five-bedroom, three-bathroom home, crafted as a private family retreat by a local Canberran architect. With a portfolio that includes contributions to Australia’s most iconic buildings, such as the new Parliament House and the Sydney Opera House, Pearce has applied his exacting eye for family life to create a residence that exemplifies the best of Australian materials and design.
Nestled on the corner of two quiet streets in the sought-after suburb of Melba, this unique home captivates with soaring high ceilings and strategically placed mezzanine levels, offering dynamic, multi-functional spaces ideal for modern living.
From the moment you step inside, the grandeur of the home’s high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows makes a bold statement. The mezzanine levels elevate the home’s architectural style, with rooms positioned above each bedroom, offering flexible spaces ideal for a study or retreat. These mezzanines are an integral part of the design, enhancing the sense of space while allowing for creative functionality throughout.
At the heart of the home, the open-plan kitchen and dining area invites you to enjoy the finest in modern living. Featuring Miele appliances, Caesarstone benchtops, and a walk-in butler’s pantry, this chef's kitchen boasts thoughtful storage solutions like pull-out chopping benches and slide-out drawers, offering a seamless blend of form and function. The upstairs master suite is a private sanctuary, featuring a spacious walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a full-width shower and mirrored cabinet shelving. Downstairs, bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 each boast mirrored built-in wardrobes, with bedroom 4 also enjoying its own ensuite and access to a mezzanine study. The main bathroom, thoughtfully designed for family convenience, includes a separate bath, shower, and toilet.
The second living area upstairs complements the home’s architectural vision, offering built-in cupboards and mirrored shelving—ideal for relaxation or entertainment. Expansive high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling entrance doors enhance the home’s open, airy ambiance, while the distinctive mezzanine design allows for seamless flow between the levels.
A self-contained studio with double-glazed windows, its own AC system, and separate entry provides an ideal space for a home office, studio, or creative retreat.
Outside, the landscaped gardens provide a peaceful retreat with with low maintenance semi xeriscaped theme, a tranquil pond, and a striking rock retaining wall that elevates the outdoor ambiance. A motorised double car garage with built-in shelving provides ample storage, while energy-efficient features such as hydronic in-floor heating, solar panels, and a split system AC ensure comfort and sustainability.
Located in a peaceful neighbourhood, this property is more than a home—it’s a work of art, offering a lifestyle of luxury, convenience, and endless possibilities. Whether you’re seeking a forever family home or a place to enjoy spacious and versatile living, 37 Sampson Close has it all. Don't miss your chance to own this extraordinary property. Contact us today to arrange a viewing!
Features:
• Open plan kitchen & family room
• Miele appliances (Oven, built in microwave, dishwasher & induction cooktop)
• Caesarstone kitchen benchtop (Pull out bench built into benchtop)
• Walk in butler’s pantry
• Custom built cabinetry throughout
• High ceilings throughout
• Hydronic In-floor heating, gas boiler, zoned
• AC split system to kitchen
• Walk in wardrobe off master suite
• Full width shower to ensuite
• 4x Mezzanine studys
• Separate powder room from main bathroom
• Built in wardrobes to all bedrooms
• Built in desk, mirror & cabinetry to bedroom two
• Spacious laundry (with external access ) + additional powder room
• Plentiful storage optiosn throughout
• Floor to ceiling windows
• Sheer & blockout curtains
• PV Solar system
• Workshop
(With AC split system)
• Stone retaining walls
• Semi enclosed double carport with motorised roller door
• Storage shelving to the rear of carport
• Landscaped front, back & side yards
• Low maintenance semi xeriscaped theme
• Garden shed
Close to:
(PEA) Mount Rogers Primary School – 500m (6min walk)
(PEA) Melba Copland Secondary School – 2.0km (3min drive)
St. Monica's Primary School - 2.3km (3min drive)
Melba Oval - 600m (6min walk)
Melba Shops - 1.3km (12min walk)
Mount Rodgers Reserve - 2.4km (5min drive)
Westfield Belconnen – 5.9km (8min drive)
Calvary Private Hospital – 9.7km (13min drive)
Specs:
Built: 1979
Living: 292m2 approx
Carport: 42.5m2 approx
Workshop: 28.0m2 approx
Total: 362.5m2 approx
Land: 960m2
EER: 1.5 Stars
Rates: $753pq
Land tax (If tenanted): $1,361pq
* To receive the contract of sale, building report, and additional documents via email within just 10 minutes of your enquiry, please fill out the online request form. Be sure to check both your inbox and junk folder for prompt delivery, available 24/7.
Listing description written by Steve Lowe, Agent Team Canberra — 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.