49 National Cct, Forrest is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 1453m2 and floor size of 299m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2015.
Exceptionally positioned on arguably Canberra's premier tree-lined street, this substantial family home offers many opportunities for buyers looking to establish themselves in this exclusive pocket of the inner south.
A well positioned block with ideal north-facing aspect to the rear, providing brilliant sunshine in the winter and shade in the summer. Note: there are no heritage restrictions and no significant tree issues on this block to hinder redevelopment. Blocks such as this are rare to find in this ever popular and tightly held enclave of Forrest.
The floor plan comprises of a formal lounge with open fireplace and leads out to a private rear terrace, a separate formal dining area and a large family room flowing onto the leafy timber deck. The kitchen overlooks the family room and the magnificent rear gardens. Bedroom accommodation includes 4 bedrooms, plus a separate self-contained flat which has been previously rented. The flat could also be utilised as a teenagers retreat/rumpus, studio or nanny's quarters. Upstairs you will find a library/study and the master bedroom which is complete with ensuite and wonderful north facing views towards Parliament House.
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:
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