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ACT › Latham › Mcarthur Pl

5 Mcarthur Pl, Latham ACT 2615

House

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

868 m²

Land

1,114.836 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Latham (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,162/m² of land (n=27). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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 Latham (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,162/m² of land (n=27). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Latham at a glance

3,765

People

$881,500

Median sale

$400/wk

Median rent

2.36%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Latham 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 unknown15 Aug 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 July 2023

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 $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.

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

Latham in one glance

Latham at a glance

3,765

People

$881,500

Median sale

$400/wk

Median rent

2.36%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Latham report →

Keep researching

  • Why Latham? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Latham →
  • Other records on Mcarthur Pl →

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Kippax

Charming Solar Passive Home

Auction Location: In Room | LJ Hooker Canberra City Auction HQ

AUCTION 16TH AUGUST 2023 AT 6PM | LJ Hooker Canberra City Office, City Walk

Bidding Guide - $725,000+

Read the full description

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this solar passive home was built and designed in 1985 by architect Louis Poxleitner in the sought-after neighbourhood of Latham. This home presents an exciting real estate opportunity for homeowners, investors and developers alike. This home brings charm and comfort together to create a truly inviting living space. Nestled on a spacious 869sqm RZ2 Block, this property offers not only a warm and cosy ambiance but also exciting development potential.

One thing my owners really loved was that the home was built with a solar passive design, making it comfortable throughout all of Canberra's seasons. You'll immediately notice the gorgeous exposed timber beams that lend a unique and comfortable feel to the entire home. The length of the back of the home has large north-facing floor-to-ceiling timber windows, providing picturesque views of the backyard, full-length veranda, and reserve beyond. These stunning windows flood the interior with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

Indulge in the opulence of dual living spaces - the primary lounge, secondary lounge, and main bedroom offers effortless access to the veranda via three expansive sliding doors. Envision yourself relishing the invigorating breeze and serenity on a scorching summer day or unwinding indoors by the delightful fireplace on chilly winter evenings, savouring a cup of steaming hot chocolate. Rest assured, for sunnier days, a contemporary split system has been considerately set up in the primary lounge, ensuring the entire home remains refreshingly cool throughout the summer season.

The spacious main bedroom is a true retreat with built-in robes and direct access to the outdoors, making it a perfect spot to unwind. The second bedroom, located on the north-facing side, is bright and airy, also featuring built-in robes. While the third bedroom, perfect for the little ones, outlooking the private front courtyard.

The owners have made updates, repainted the home and installed new carpet, ensuring you can move in and start creating beautiful memories right away. Additionally, the laundry is large and spacious, offering external access to your front courtyard for added convenience.

The surprises continue as you step outside to discover the sizable backyard, offering plenty of space for outdoor activities and potential development opportunities. With an RZ2 zoning, the property opens up exciting possibilities for those looking to invest in their future.

Don't miss the chance to call this home your own! Come and see for yourself how its character, comfort, and potential make it a truly unique and desirable property in Latham. Schedule a viewing today and take the first step towards making this house yours. Contact us now!

Rates: $2,502 p.a. approx

Land Tax: $3,631 p.a. approx

EER: 0

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

Listing description written by Hannah Green, LJ Hooker Kippax — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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