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.
ACT › Downer › Bonython St
$865,000
Last sold
16 Dec 2017
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
614 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
$865,000
16 Dec 2017 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Downer (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,573/m² of land (n=23). 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
-22.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,115,000
+0.56 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 Luton Properties DicksonSet amidst its neatly landscaped front garden, sheltered by an old oak tree, this beautifully renovated Canberra red brick home stands out for its great street appeal.
The new front door opens to a stylish open plan living area, decorated in fresh contemporary white. Attractive, commercial grade laminate timber flooring extends through living areas and hallway, while downlighting throughout adds a sparkle in the evenings. Ducted evaporative cooling and ducted gas heating ensure comfort year round.
The impressive new kitchen features white stone benchtops and eye catching splashback, a pantry with an automatic downlight, gas cooktop and ducted rangehood, Bosch stainless steel oven and dishwasher. A sleek wall of cabinets is cleverly built into the dining area and includes a handy computer nook. The full length windows are furnished with white custom-made venetians.
However from the moment you enter the home, your attention is drawn to a standout feature, the stunning entertaining area! Sliding stacker doors with quality drapes open onto a huge outdoor living area, to rival the best. Perfectly capturing the north aspect, it is sheltered by a high, pitched roof pergola, covered with Colorbond and some clear panels, to maximise comfort and enjoyment through all seasons. From here you can contemplate the private outlook over the lush, established garden, surrounded by dense hedging. An attractive hardwood screening wall to one side conceals the tandem garage and an integrated door gives access to the carport. It is easy to imagine relaxing here for hours with friends and family, while watching children playing on the soft turf.
Bedrooms are light and airy and are furnished with quality new carpets in charcoal, and modern blinds. The spacious master has a wall of built-in robes and a private outlook over the garden. The remodelled bathroom is finished in a striking dark shade with floor to ceiling tiles, complemented by a frameless shower screen. The bright, renovated laundry has good storage, adjacent w/c, and has access to the outdoor area.
In addition to the tandem garage and carport, there is off-street parking for a number of vehicles.
While enjoying the peace and serenity of the outdoor area, it is easy to forget that this brilliant location is so central, being just a short stroll along shaded streets to coffee at the new Downer cafe or the buzz of the Dickson centre. Nearby both Mt Ainslie and Mt Majura beckon, with the promise of enjoyable bush walks or mountain biking.
A selection of well-regarded local schools and colleges is within easy reach. Bus transport is close by and the new light rail route will be within walking distance. Bike paths also offer a short trip into the City centre. All the new owners need do is move in and enjoy living and entertaining in this fabulous home!
<b>Features Include</b>
- Tastefully updated three bedroom home in peaceful, tree lined street
- Neatly landscaped front garden (with sprinkler system) contributes to excellent street appeal
- Comprehensive renovation showcases the highest quality finishes
- Fresh white decor throughout the home
- Commercial grade, 12 mm thick laminate timber flooring through living areas and hallway
- Downlighting throughout living areas
- Spacious new kitchen features stone bench, Bosch gas cooktop, stainless steel oven & dishwasher
- Sleek wall of cabinetry in dining area, which incorporates a computer nook
- Inviting, north facing entertaining area designed on the grand scale, covered by high pergola
- Attractive turfed rear garden surrounded by a dense screen of shrubs offering complete privacy
- Light filled bedrooms have quality new carpets in contemporary charcoal and modern blinds
- Spacious master bedroom offers a wall of built-in robes and an outlook over the rear garden
- The stylish bathroom definitely has the 'wow' factor and features a frameless shower screen
- Bright renovated laundry has good storage and updated w/c is adjacent
- External door from laundry to rear porch, with charming 1960's original storage box built in
- Tandem garage and carport, as well as off-street parking for a number of vehicles
- Garden shed tucked away behind garage
- Superb, quiet and central location short walk from Downer & Dickson shops & transport
- Wide choice of well regarded local schools and colleges
- Single bus trip into the City centre takes only approximately 15 minutes
- Travel by bike paths takes around the same time
- Within walking distance to new light rail route
- Walk to Dickson swimming pool and walking/mountain bike trails on Mt. Ainslie & Mt. Majura
EER: 1.5
Land Size: 614m2
Land Value: $500,000
Land Rates: $2,914 pa (approx.)
Listing description written by Aniko and Peter Carey, Luton Properties Dickson — 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.