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.
$1,502,000
Last sold
4 Dec 2021
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
719 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
$1,502,000
4 Dec 2021 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Downer (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,559/m² of land (n=22). 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.
Vs Downer
+34.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,115,000
-0.51 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.96%
Suburb median $1,115,000 from 7 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 $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 HOME.BYHOLLY#soldbysally #soldbyash $1,502,000
Known for its striking streetscapes and prime Inner North location, Downer is one of Canberra's most established garden suburbs. On Legge Street, you'll find gorgeous Eucalyptus and Broad-leafed Peppermint trees framing the landscape and embracing the legacy of the traditional Canberran 'bush capital' suburb.
One of Canberra's most sought-after locations, Downer is popular for its diverse community and proximity to vibrant Dickson-Canberra's multicultural hub. Packed with restaurants, clubs and pubs, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Contrasting with bustling Dickson, Downer Village offers a quiet, low-key and thriving community vibe. Drop into the local yoga and Pilates studio for a class, before grabbing breakfast at the popular Gang Gang café. The perfect Saturday, sorted.
5 Legge Street is an exciting opportunity to purchase a home in this highly prized location and offers double 'bang for your buck'. With the dual rental income - there's scope to use the property a number of ways.
The main home has 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. The self-contained flat at the rear has its own kitchen, bathroom plus a studio space with bedroom and laundry.
Located just one house away from a lovely established local park and a short distance to Belconnen, Civic, Ainslie, O'Connor and Lyneham, 5 Legge Street is your next perfectly placed opportunity, ready for the taking.
features
.desirable inner north location on leafy Legge Street
.walking distance to Dickson shopping precinct
.walking distance to light rail
main house
.charming, updated three bedroom home
.combined lounge/dining room
.spacious updated kitchen with gas cooktop and dishwasher
.three generous bedrooms with built in robes
.master with large walk in robe and ensuite
.updated main bathroom
.linen press/hall cupboards
.separate toilet
.ducted gas heating
.off street parking for three + cars
.rented at $510 per week
studio and flat
.large light filled living room/studio space
.bedroom
.laundry and toilet
.living room and kitchenette
.ensuite
.extra bedroom/workspace/storage space
.metal double carport
.rented at $420 per week - fixed term until May 2022
.land size: 719m2
.ucv $588,000
.eer 2
.land rates: $4,048 per annum (approx.)
.land tax: $6,199 per annum (approx..
Listing description written by Sally Strang, 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.