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 › Simpson St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
731 m²
Land
188 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 Watson (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,579/m² of land (n=28). 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.
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 Archer CanberraSOLD by Alex Wang - Canberra No.1 Agent Award winner. Think of selling? Please call Alex 0402169387 for a market update!
Flexible Family Living or Dual Income Investment (Potential $880/week) - Move-in Ready
Set beneath the shelter of mature trees, this home carries the quiet charm of classic Watson living, with a single-level floorplan designed for rare flexibility. It can be enjoyed as a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, or easily separated into a two-bedroom primary residence plus a one-bedroom self-contained annexe - ideal for multigenerational families, visiting guests, independent teenagers or potential rental income.
The garden draws you in slowly, while the timber deck creates a private place to sit with morning coffee, watch the seasons change and enjoy the calm of the street.
At the front, the two-bedroom residence holds its own easy rhythm. The main living room is generous and inviting, flowing through to the dining and kitchen, where everyday life feels practical and connected. Two bedrooms sit quietly on the other side of the home, serviced by the main bathroom, separate WC and full-size laundry.
At the rear, the home reveals its true point of difference - a self-contained one-bedroom wing with its own living/dining area, kitchen, bathroom, washing machine and separate entry. It is a rare and valuable addition, offering space for extended family, long-stay guests, a private work-from-home setup, or the possibility of an additional income stream.
Outside, the home offers a beautiful and spacious backyard, with fencing that helps separate the outdoor areas for each residence. A lockable double garage adds further practicality.
In one of Canberra's most loved inner-north suburbs, this is a property with warmth, flexibility and future potential - a home that offers more than one way to live - Live in the front and lease the back, keep family close while giving everyone their own independence, or secure a flexible investment in an established location where adaptable homes are always in demand.
Features
Front Residence
• Two-bedroom primary residence
• Generous main living & dining area with leafy outlooks
• Practical kitchen for everyday functionality
• Main bathroom & separate toilet servicing the front residence
• Full-size laundry
• Wall mount gas heater
• Timber front deck, ideal for morning coffee or quiet outdoor sitting
Rear Residence
• Self-contained one-bedroom
• Separate entry
• Private living/dining area
• Practical kitchen for everyday functionality
• Bedroom with built-in wardrobe
• Bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet
• Washing machine connection
• Ideal for extended family, independent teenagers, guests or work-from-home use
• Potential to generate additional rental income
Outdoor & Additional Features
• Mature trees and established garden setting
• Beautiful and spacious backyard
• Fencing separates the outdoor areas for each residence
• Lockable double garage
• Quiet, established inner-north location
• Close to Watson shops, schools, parks and local walking trails
Particulars (all approx.)
Block Size: 731 m2
Living Size: 129 m2 + Deck: 17 m2 + Garage: 42 m2
Total: 188 m2
Year Built: 1962
Rates: $1,213/quarter
Rental Estimate
Front (2 Bedroom): $550/week
Back (1 Bedroom): $330/week
EER: 1.5
DISCLAIMER We have obtained all information provided here from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations and satisfy themselves of all aspects of such information including without limitation, any income, rentals, dimensions, areas, zoning and permits. Any figures and information contained in this advertisement are approximate and a guide only and should not be relied upon for financial purposes or taken as advice of any nature. Individuals, Self-Managed Super Funds, companies, anyone or entity, should make their own inquires and seek their own advice and rely only upon those inquiries and advice.
Archer does not guarantee the accuracy of the information above and are not financial advisers or accountants and do not provide any of the above information as advice of any nature.
Listing description written by Alex Wang, Archer 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.