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.
$1,150,000
Last sold
2 May 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
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
$1,150,000
2 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
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
-1.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,170,000
+0.04 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. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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.BYHOLLYSitting nicely in a quiet, friendly cul-de-sac so close to nature yet just moments from the city!
Canberra reds curve through shade dappled lawns to this lovely home sitting behind gorgeous front gardens that are sheltered by a magnificent Manchurian pear tree. The studio at the back is a wonderful contemporary addition with its modern architectural look blending beautifully within the suburban landscape.
A beautiful renovation has breathed new life into this striking 1960's home, fusing the old with the new, while preserving an organic transparency and balance. Serving up three bedrooms and a wonderful connection to outdoors, the home speaks of peaceful family life, effortless entertaining and the joy of expansive flat lawns and easy-care established gardens.
Step inside this light filled home and be instantly captivated by the feel and warmth it exudes. The upgraded kitchen is white on white and delivers an elegant Scandi appeal. Think timeless subway tiling, lots of clever cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and open drift to a renovated laundry that takes you directly to the deck and gardens. Polished timber floors flow underfoot and there is a welcoming open feel, with enough space for a big dining table, set beneath the windows.
The living area is saturated in northern light with a wall of casement windows delivering a sunroom effect, perfect for cosy winter days. From here there is a direct spill to a large deck and out to the expansive lawn…imagine the kids playing and enjoying summer garden parties beneath the gorgeous mix of established trees - melaleuca, fig and citrus. To one side the delight of a delicate native rockery, complete with frog pond.
The studio has a gentle Nordic vibe with its golden ply lining, dynamic raked ceilings and a big, fixed window that frames the garden like a moving/changing artwork. This airy yet cosy space adds a wonderful, flexible dimension to the lived experience. Think spacious home office, spill-over guest accommodation, teen hang or meditative studio…the choice is all yours.
Watson is a vibrant, inner-north suburb with great community vibes, fabulous local shops, plenty of playgrounds and parks and is surrounded by natural reserves. The Farmers Markets, Majura Pond, the off-leash dog area and Mount Majura Nature Reserve are all so close. You are also just a short drive from the Braddon and Dickson precincts, ANU and the CBD whilst being within walking distance to a mix of private and public schools and transport, including the light rail, linking you to the metro city station and the whole of Canberra.
features.
.beautifully renovated three-bedroom semi-detached home with a fabulous separate studio
.super energy rating of 4.5 stars
.lovely position within this quiet and friendly cul-de-sac
.open plan kitchen and dining room with big windows and loads of light
.Scandi style kitchen with clever storage, including a pantry with pull-out shelving, stone worktops, subway tiled splash back, freestanding oven with gas hob, range hood and dishwasher from Bosch
.north facing living area with original hearth and wall of windows/doors
.glass door opening onto rear decking, stepping down to expansive lawn and private gardens
.north facing master with built-in-robe
.north facing second bedroom with built-in-robe
.third bedroom with built-in-robe
.renovated family bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiling and large shower space
.separate toilet
.linen closet
.wall and ceiling insulation
.ducted gas heating
.ducted evaporative cooling
.insulated garden studio with raked ceilings, birchwood ply lining, timber floors, RC split system
.garden shed and bike storage
.automated irrigation
.private and gated driveway
.walk to Epic where the Farmers Markets are held each Saturday
.close to the local Watson shops, parks, reserve areas and the new super playground
.public transport is almost at your doorstep including the light rail
.great choice of schools, all within walking distance including the Australian Catholic University
.walk to the local pre-school and Nipperville day care centre
.whisper close to the Dickson and Braddon Precincts and the CBD
Fine details (all approx.)
EER: 4.5
Land Size: 615m2
Land Value: $851,000
Rates: $4,717
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.