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5 Wood Pl, Chifley ACT 2606

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

1,448 m²

Land

219.5 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 1,448 m² against a 220 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Chifley (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,564/m² of land (n=19). 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 Chifley (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,564/m² of land (n=19). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Chifley at a glance

2,785

People

$1,440,000

Median sale

$450/wk

Median rent

1.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Chifley 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

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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 unknown13 June 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 Feb 2025

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 $450/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

Chifley in one glance

Chifley at a glance

2,785

People

$1,440,000

Median sale

$450/wk

Median rent

1.63%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Chifley report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Blackshaw Manuka

Nestled Against Mount Taylor Nature Reserve in the Desirable Suburb of Chifley

Nestled against the peaceful Mount Taylor Nature Reserve in the family-friendly suburb of Chifley, 5 Wood Place is a warm and welcoming family home that offers comfort, space, and a connection to nature. Originally designed by renowned architects Hancock, Courtney, and Renfree, this solid block and brick residence features charming cedar windows and inviting three-foot eaves, creating a cozy yet spacious atmosphere. Recent extensions have expanded the downstairs area to include a practical office and modern upgrades like double-glazed and smart glass cedar windows, perfect for a busy family life.

This lovely home is designed for family living and entertaining, with two large living areas, four bedrooms, and a spacious office, all conveniently located close to local private and public schools. Inside and out, the property is packed with features that enhance family life and outdoor enjoyment.

The charming exterior welcomes you with a long, private driveway lined with trees, leading to a generous front garden. Step through the large cedar front door with a beautiful stained glass window into a warm and inviting home.

Read the full description

On the ground floor, you'll find a spacious living area centered around a cozy gas fireplace-a perfect spot for family gatherings. Nearby, there's a large, functional office and two sizable bedrooms. One bedroom features a walk-in closet, while the larger double bedroom includes a sliding door robe, providing plenty of storage space.

The family bathroom is well-appointed with a shower, bathtub, and a generous vanity, along with a separate toilet for added convenience. The large laundry room is a practical space with a walk-in linen cupboard (which also houses a second fridge), extensive bench and cupboard space, and a built-in new Asko washing machine. It offers external access to the backyard and carport, making chores easier.

Two sizable walk-in storage cupboards near the entry provide ample space for seasonal decorations, sports gear, and other family essentials.

Upstairs, the heart of the home features a spacious, open-plan living and dining area that flows seamlessly into the modern kitchen. The living space is enhanced by a gas fireplace, large wrap-around windows, and soaring ten-foot ceilings, offering stunning views of Mount Taylor Nature Park and Canberra. From here, you can step out onto a large covered deck-perfect for family barbecues and outdoor gatherings.

The kitchen is a chef's delight, equipped with a Neff pyrolytic oven, Siemens induction cooktop, Asko dishwasher, elegant stone benchtops, a double sink, microwave, fridge, and generous storage space.

This exceptional property offers a unique blend of space, functionality, and lifestyle, making it the ideal family home. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the exceptional living offered at 5 Wood Place, Chifley.

Features:

- Side gate access to nature park

- Landscape design by Jennie Curtis (minimal care, Edna Walling design prize-winning garden).

- Double car garage, double carport, and under-deck storage

- Large cedar front door with stained glass window

- Two large living areas, enhanced by gas fireplaces and wrap around windows

- Large working office

- Well-appointed family bathroom with separate toilet

- Large laundry room with walk-in linen cupboard, bench space, and new Asko washing machine, external access

- 10 foot ceilings upstairs with expansive views

- Kitchen with Neff oven, Siemens induction cooktop, Asko dishwasher, stone benchtops, double sink, microwave, fridge and plenty of storage

- Evaporated cooling upstairs

- Dedicated "man cave" with workshop

Rates $5,242,00 PA

Land Tax $10,969.00

UCV $1,000,000

Block size 1,448.00 sqm

Listing description written by Christine Bassingthwaighte, Blackshaw Manuka — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Living Areas: 1
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