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43 Magrath Cres, Spence ACT 2615

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

985 m²

Land

175 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 985 m² against a 175 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Spence (last 5 years) with land size: median $982/m² of land (n=13). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Spence (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $982/m² of land (n=13). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Spence at a glance

2,537

People

$955,000

Median sale

$375/wk

Median rent

2.04%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Spence report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown2 Feb 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 Dec 2024

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

ACT

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $375/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Spence in one glance

Spence at a glance

2,537

People

$955,000

Median sale

$375/wk

Median rent

2.04%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Spence report →

Keep researching

  • Why Spence? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Spence →
  • Other records on Magrath Cres →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Canberra

Updated and expansive family home

Please note: This property will be auctioned on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, as part of our Summer Showcase Auction Event held at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. It will be in lot 2 of the event, which will commence at 11:30 am.

Welcome to 43 Magrath Crescent, Spence ACT 2615 - a beautiful family home offering space, comfort, and style in one of Canberra's most sought-after suburbs. Nestled on a large block, this inviting residence provides four generously sized bedrooms, making it the perfect fit for growing families or those seeking extra room to spread out. With an updated main bathroom that combines modern finishes with functionality, this home is ready for you to move in and enjoy.

The heart of the home features a large, updated kitchen that will delight any home chef. With plenty of bench space, sleek cabinetry, and modern appliances, it offers both practicality and style. The kitchen also boasts great views, making it a pleasure to cook while enjoying the natural surroundings. The open-plan layout extends into multiple living areas, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. Whether you're hosting family gatherings, enjoying movie nights, or simply unwinding after a long day, the flexible spaces cater to all your needs.

Read the full description

For those who love to entertain, the home offers two fantastic outdoor areas - a sunroom for year-round enjoyment and a covered deck that is perfect for alfresco dining and BBQs with friends and family. Storage will never be an issue here! In addition to the ample under-house and under-deck storage spaces, the oversized double garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, tools, or hobbies. If you need even more space, a dedicated workshop area allows for DIY projects or extra storage options, catering to your every need. Plus, the garage comes equipped with a car charging point for the environmentally conscious or those who drive electric vehicles.

Set on a large block, this home provides both indoor and outdoor living opportunities. The front and backyards offer room for children to play, pets to roam and is a beautiful garden oasis. The beautifully maintained gardens add to the home's charm and provide a peaceful retreat just moments from your doorstep.

Located in the family-friendly neighborhood of Spence, this property is close to schools, parks, public transport, and local amenities. Offering the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, 43 Magrath Crescent is a must-see for those looking to buy a home that ticks all the boxes.

Key Features:

• Four good-sized bedrooms

• Large, updated kitchen with great views and plenty of bench space

• Updated main bathroom

• Multiple living areas for flexible living

• Two outdoor entertaining options: sunroom and covered deck

• Generous under-house and under-deck storage

• Oversized double garage with workshop space

• Split system installed in the family room

• Ducted gas heating

• Car charging point in the garage

• 18 Solar Panels & Battery

• Large block with room for children, pets, or gardens

• Close to schools, parks, and local amenities

• Block: 985m2

• Living: 175.78m2

• Garage: 72m2

• Built: 1976

• EER: 3.0

• Rates: $3, 412.18 pa

• Land Tax:$6,446 pa

Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.

Listing description written by Jake Battenally, Ray White Canberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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