5 Ord Street, Forrest, ACT 2603 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
OFF MARKET

5 Ord Street
Forrest ACT 2603

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 252m2
Land area: 1953m2
Estimated Value & Rent
Estimated Value
Estimated Rent
Confidence
Last updated 16 Feb 2026
Low

High
Save

Property Details for 5 Ord St, Forrest

5 Ord St, Forrest is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1942. The property has a land size of 1953m2 and floor size of 252m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2011.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1942
Floor Size
252m2
Land Size
1953m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
FORREST: Block 15, Section 2

Last Listing description (November 2010)

Offering for the First Time in 50 years
Sprawling on approximately 1953 m2 of blue ribbon land in one of Forrest's most prestigious streets, this gracious double brick, very well established family residence is on offer for the first time in 50 years.
You are welcomed into the home through an entrance hall with parquetry flooring, and the lower level of living offers a large formal lounge with working open fireplace and expansive windows embracing the front gardens providing the perfect backdrop for formal entertaining. Also included here is a separate dining room with easy access to the gardens through double doors, a large functional kitchen with a large walk in pantry and plenty of storage, study and powder room.

The upper level comprises of four bedrooms complete with built-in-robes and two bathrooms. Magnificent elevated views are afforded from the second level of living and the main bedroom has double doors opening out to a private balcony.
Other features of the home include a double garage, reticulated hot water heating system, reverse cycle air conditioning, picture rails, storage rooms, large gardens and pergola covered entertaining area with mountain views at the rear of the home. The sunny northerly aspect of the home, with views to Black Mountain Tower, enhance this timelessly elegant home.
Enjoying one of Canberra's most distinguished addresses this exceptional property is perfect for either family living or someone looking to buy a timeless home with phenomenal future potential. Close to the Grammar schools, the Parliamentary Triangle and Manuka's boutiques and restaurants.
EER 2.5
Additional feature - Dining Room.

Property History for 5 Ord St, Forrest, ACT 2603

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,200,000
15 Jul 2011
  • 15 Jul 2011
    Sold for $2,200,000
  • 28 Aug 2010
    Listed for Sale $2,290,000
Commute Calculator

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 22 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.

Suburb Insights for Forrest 2603

Market Insights
Forrest Trends for Houses
Median Value

N/A

-
View Trend
Median Growth

N/A

View Trend
Median Rent

N/A

-
View Trend
Rental Yield

N/A

-
View Trend
Median Value: The middle value of all properties across the geography based on the Automated Valuation Model.


Median Value over 1 year
Forrest Trends for Units
Median Value

N/A

-
View Trend
Median Growth

N/A

View Trend
Median Rent

N/A

-
View Trend
Rental Yield

N/A

-
View Trend
Median Value: The middle value of all properties across the geography based on the Automated Valuation Model.


Median Value over 1 year
Neighbourhood Insights
Age
Household
Occupancy
No data to show
Cotality Copyright and Legal Disclaimers about Property Data
Disclaimer
The Cotality Data provided in this publication is of a general nature and should not be construed as specific advice or relied upon in lieu of appropriate professional advice.

While Cotality uses commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the Cotality Data is current, Cotality does not warrant the accuracy, currency or completeness of the Cotality Data and to the full extent permitted by law excludes all loss or damage howsoever arising (including through negligence) in connection with the Cotality Data.