Higgins at a glance
3,365
People
$875,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Higgins › Pennefather St
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1,602 m²
Land
100 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Higgins (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,063/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Higgins at a glance
3,365
People
$875,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $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.
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
UnknownNearby 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.
Area
Higgins at a glance
3,365
People
$875,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White CanberraTucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, a fantastic opportunity awaits the savvy buyer with a vision. Sitting on a massive 1,602m2 block, there's genuine potential here to dream big-whether it's adding a second dwelling (STCA), extending or building your dream home, or simply land banking for the future.
The home itself has been newly painted offering fresh and bright interiors, an updated kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. Timber-look flooring flows through the open-plan living area and three comfortable bedrooms, adding a modern, inviting touch, while the well-appointed kitchen features lovely parquetry flooring.
17 rooftop solar panels keep electricity bills to a minimum, with ducted gas heating and near - new reverse-cycle air conditioning keeping the home climate comfortable all year round.
Beyond the front gates, the possibilities continue-the substantial yard is flat, offers a single carport, and is fully fenced - perfect for the busy tradie with their trailers, utes, and containers. There's even enough room for the kids to enjoy an afternoon game of cricket. As an added bonus, a 27m2 shed is perfect for storage, a workshop, or a man cave escape.
Higgins is known for its family-friendly appeal, leafy streets, and large blocks, and this property is no exception, offering excellent proximity to all amenities. Parks, buses, and popular schools are a short walk or bike ride away, and major shopping at Kippax Fair, Hawker, and Westfield Belconnen are all under a 10-minute drive.
Special features:
- Substantial flat block 1,602sqm
- Cul-de-sac location
- Neat three-bedroom home - vacant possession on offer
- Open plan living and dining room with timber-style flooring and RC/AC (2021)
- Ducted gas heating throughout
- Updated kitchen with generous storage and bench space, electric cooktop, and
parquetry timber flooring
- Spacious bathroom with separate shower and bathtub
- Freshly painted throughout
- Laundry with new wall tiles and ample storage
- Rinnai instant gas hot water
- 17 Solar panels
- Double Colorbond side gate - perfect for a caravan or tradies vehicles
- Single carport behind gates
- 27sqm man cave, shed, storage area
Stats:
Home size: 100 sqm
Block size: 1602 sqm
UV: $578,000
EER: 0
Year built: 1970
Rates: $3,230 pa
Listing description written by Phyllis Tidmarsh, Ray White Canberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.