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43 Melbourne Avenue
Forrest ACT 2603

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 3
Land area: 2248m2
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Property Details for 43 Melbourne Ave, Forrest

43 Melbourne Ave, Forrest is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1937. The property has a land size of 2248m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2014.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1937
Land Size
2248m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
FORREST: Block 3, Section 2

Last Listing description (February 2014)

Art Deco Classic
An outstanding Art Deco residence [circa 1937] elevated and with views on land 2248m2, designed by renowned Canberra architects Moir and Sutherland, as a residence for Malcolm Moir. Moir's 1930's modernity is carried through in the detailing of metal windows, balustrades and custom joinery. Enter via the paved driveway to the original garden beds and retaining walls. The north facing lounge room with fireplace features large steel framed window panes, allowing sunlight to dapple through the trees. Separate dining room, new kitchen and family room that opens to the pool and garden. Huge segregated main bedroom with new ensuite bathroom by MM Design, up a few steps to a tucked away home office with views. There are 3 other bedrooms with own bathroom nearby. Sun drenched pool, jacuzzi and huge cabana with bathroom and kitchenette, ideal for casual entertaining. External office and garaging for 3 cars. Storage, laundry and extra bathroom below. A classic of contemporary design that remains up to date after 75 years.
Features include:

Close to both grammar schools and other quality schools
Gas fired hydronic wall heaters [new pump new thermostat] on main level.
Reverse cycle air conditioners on upper level.
Under floor heating in ensuite, laundry, bathroom and family room.
Swimming pool and separate jacuzzi.
Established flowering trees galore, vegetable garden and chook run.
Features 'reverse jointing mortar work' on external bricks, left 'unstruck' to provide strong textual contrast to windows and metal work.
External pizza oven.
Edible fruit and plants: Cumquat, apple, lime, mandarin, rhubarb, asparagus, plum, apricot, mulberry, orange, grapefruit, fejioa, raspberries, olive and strawberries.
EER: 1
UCV: $1,913,000
Land Rates: $5,932 p.a
Land Size: 2248.1 m2

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Property History for 43 Melbourne Ave, Forrest, ACT 2603

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Last Sold
$1,777,500
21 Feb 2014
  • 21 Feb 2014
    Sold for $1,777,500
  • 29 Aug 2013
    Listed for Sale AUCTION
  • 19 Nov 1999
    Sold for $880,000
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About Forrest 2603

The size of Forrest is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 10.1% of total area. The population of Forrest in 2016 was 1615 people. By 2021 the population was 1827 showing a population growth of 13.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Forrest is 50-59 years. Households in Forrest are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Forrest work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 67.00% of the homes in Forrest were owner-occupied compared with 62.40% in 2016.

Forrest has 1,274 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forrest have seen a 19.11% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 25.58% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Forrest is $3,919,355 while the median value for Units is $782,108.
  • Houses have a median rent of $780 while Units have a median rent of $648.
There are currently 23 properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Forrest on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 57 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forrest.

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