Duffy at a glance
3,514
People
$1,049,000
Median sale
$445/wk
Median rent
2.21%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Duffy › Settlement Dr
$3,500,000
Last sold
21 Nov 2025
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
2,784 m²
Land
300 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$3,500,000
21 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Duffy (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,249/m² of land (n=21). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Duffy at a glance
3,514
People
$1,049,000
Median sale
$445/wk
Median rent
2.21%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Duffy
+233.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,049,000
-1.55 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.21%
Suburb median $1,049,000 from 8 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 $445/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
Duffy at a glance
3,514
People
$1,049,000
Median sale
$445/wk
Median rent
2.21%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Agent Team CanberraTucked away in one of Duffy’s most tightly held, elevated pockets, this exceptional residence redefines family luxury. Set on an expansive block with sweeping views across the Arboretum, Black Mountain and Parliament House, it blends resort-style living with everyday functionality in perfect harmony.
From the first impression to the final detail, this is a home designed to elevate every moment. Inside, a grand sense of space unfolds through soaring ceilings, vast open-plan living and abundant natural light. The showpiece kitchen is a true entertainer’s dream- anchored by a 3.7m Caesarstone island and equipped with dual Miele ovens, integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer, induction cooktop and Zip tap delivering instant boiling, sparkling and chilled water. The adjoining butler’s pantry adds further luxury with Vintec wine fridges, sink, Miele microwave oven and extensive custom cabinetry.
Flowing effortlessly from the kitchen, the dining and family areas open to a north-facing alfresco terrace that perfectly blurs the line between indoors and out. With an operable louvre roof, motorised zip-track screens, and an off-form concrete fireplace with built-in pizza oven, this is a year-round entertaining haven.
Accommodation has been intelligently designed for balance and privacy. The master suite is a serene retreat featuring balcony access, dual walk-ins, and a luxurious ensuite with spa bath, dual vanities and open shower. The guest suite enjoys its own ensuite and walk-in robe, while the remaining bedrooms offer built-ins and access to a beautifully appointed main bathroom.
Comfort and efficiency are prioritised with in-slab heating, ducted evaporative cooling, a split system, slow-combustion fireplace, 15kW solar array, Wi-Fi irrigation and two 20,000L water tanks. A double garage with built-in storage and a huge 100m² shed with rear lane access add unmatched practicality.
Outdoors, the home transforms into a private resort. A 12m heated mineral pool glistens beside manicured gardens, while a full-size tennis court and basketball hoop provide endless family entertainment. Children can safely play on the lawns and playground, surrounded by lush landscaping and complete privacy.
Positioned in a quiet, tree-lined enclave bordered by reserve, the property enjoys easy access to Charles Weston School, Duffy Primary, Mount Stromlo, and Cooleman Court. Every element of luxury, functionality and lifestyle has been considered, this is one of Duffy’s most remarkable family retreats, where every day feels like a holiday.
Price Guide
5 Settlement Drive, Duffy, sits in a class entirely its own. Its combination of scale, craftsmanship, and location positions it among Canberra’s finest family estates, a property without direct peers or recent comparable sales. Traditional price guides fail to capture the true value of a home of this calibre. Instead, we invite buyers to experience the property firsthand, review the included documentation, and form their own assessment based on its design excellence, position, and the lifestyle it delivers.
Property Features
• Grand foyer leading to expansive open-plan kitchen, family and dining area with high ceilings, fans and slow-combustion fireplace
• Separate rumpus with ceiling fans, motorised sheer blinds, wall lighting and split system AC
• Raised ceilings (2.7m–3.6m)
• Designer kitchen with 3.7m island, dual sinks, pendant lighting, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, dual Miele ovens, Miele induction cooktop, Bosch rangehood
• Butler’s pantry with Miele microwave oven, 2x Vintec wine fridges, soft-close cabinetry and abundant storage
• Dining flows seamlessly to enclosed alfresco terrace with pizza oven and BBQ
• Segregated master suite with balcony, dual walk-ins and spa
• Guest suite with ensuite and WIR
• Powder room and large laundry with ironing station, built-in clothesline and storage
• Gas and solar boosted instantaneous hot water
• 15kW solar
• Double garage with storage cabinetry and auto door
• 100m² shed/garage (built to shelter boats, caravans and cars) with power and motorised doors
• Two 20,000L water tanks and Wi-Fi irrigation system
• Outdoor entertaining deck with motorised zip-screening, pizza oven/ fireplace and Beefeater BBQ
• Heated (heat pump) 12m mineral pool with Cabana and motorised screen to control shade
• Full-size tennis court with basketball hoop and professional lighting
• Established gardens, playground, sandpit and planter boxes
• Elevated position with panoramic views to Arboretum, Black Mountain and Parliament House
Location
Quiet, tree-lined enclave with reserve access
Close to Charles Weston School, Duffy Primary, St Jude’s, Montessori & Orana Steiner Schools
Short distance to Mt Stromlo, Duffy Dog Park & Cooleman Court
Nearby Amenities
Serpentine St Park – 850m | Duffy Primary – 1.0km | Mt Stromlo High – 6.0km | Canberra College – 6.5km | Charles Weston – 1.9km | Orana Steiner – 2.8km | Duffy Shops – 3.3km | Mt Stromlo – 5.5km | Duffy Dog Park – 1.2km | Canberra Hospital – 8.9km
Property Details
Built 2007
Living 300m2
Main Garage 42m2
Shed 100m2
Block 2784m2
Wall insulation R2.5 | Ceiling insulation R6.0 | EER 5 Stars
Rates: $1,590 pq (approx.) | Land tax (if tenanted): $3,420 pq (approx.)
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*Agents Interest.
Listing description written by Steve Lowe, Agent Team 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.