8/9 Fitzroy Street, Forrest, ACT 2603 sold on 20 May 2025 | OnTheHouse
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8/9 Fitzroy Street
Forrest ACT 2603

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 102m2
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Property Details for 8/9 Fitzroy St, Forrest

8/9 Fitzroy St, Forrest is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Apartment with 1 parking spaces. The property has a floor size of 102m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2025. There are other 2 bedroom Apartment sold in Forrest in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Apartment
Floor Size
102m2

Last Listing description (May 2025)

Welcome to your fab new pad in the heart of Canberra's Inner South - a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car space apartment that's big on functionality and location. Positioned in the ever-popular Empire on the Park, whether you're a sharp-suited public servant, a savvy investor, or just love being close by to the inner south action, this place ticks all the boxes.

Location? Set right in the heart of Canberra's most coveted postcode, you're moments from:

� The Parliamentary Triangle - where politics, culture, and parklands collide
� Embassies and Government Department Buildings - reflecting the suburbs significance within the nations capital, and so close that you can stroll or ride to work
� Manuka Oval - a short stroll away for those partial to an AFL or Cricket match
� Lake Burley Griffin - for those sunrise walks, weekend cycles or paddleboards
� An array of shopping options - Manuka Shopping Centre (Coles and various amenities) and Kingston Shops (with an awesome Supabarn that Canberrans rave about)
� A feast of cafes, wine bars, and local eats - your social calendar just filled itself
� Gorgeous green spaces - where the trees are tall and the air feels calm and clean
� Transport and accessibility - a short drive to the CBD and well serviced by bus routes

Inside, it gets even better�
� Two bedrooms cleverly separated for privacy - perfect for housemates, guests, or a quiet home office
� A modern, functional kitchen with everything you need to whip up your signature dish (or plate up Uber Eats in style)
� Not one but TWO exceptional balconies - one for morning coffee, one for evening drinks (or both, we don't judge)
� The dining and living area separated which provides flexibility
� A flowing layout that works for first home buyers, downsizers, professionals, or anyone chasing a low-fuss lifestyle
� Plus, an allocated car space in the secure carpark to keep your ride safe and sound

Some finer details and MORE incredible reasons that will make you want to move right in:
� A reputable complex built in 2001, professionally and carefully managed by Civium Strata with an active group of committee members
� 21 units in total - a mixture of residential and commercial - units 1, 2 and 7 are office spaces, and units 3 to 6 and 8 to 21 are residential.
� 102m2 of total living (80m2 internal, 15m2 + 7m2 balcony)
� The two balconies providing a beautiful amount of natural light (SE and NW)
� The rear balcony provides access to more space through a common property courtyard, perfect for those with pets or a just a little more room to move
� Loads of storage with built in robes to both bathrooms, an additional linen cupboard, plus a storage room in the secure basement
� An array of additional parking options for guests, both in the secure basement and external to the building
� Rates that don't break the bank ($600pq)
� Estimated rental return of $650 - $680 per week
� Land tax that makes it a smart investment ($825pq)
� Low body corporate rates at ($974pq - $617 admin + $357 sinking fund)
� An energy efficiency rating of 5.0 ensuring year-round comfort
� NBN fibre to the building

Property History for 8/9 Fitzroy St, Forrest, ACT 2603

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
20 May 2025
Listed for Rent
$620/w
25 Aug 2023
  • 20 May 2025
    Sold for $685,000
  • 11 Nov 2024
    Listed for Sale $690,000+
  • 13 Jun 2023
    Listed for Rent $620 / week
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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 1,273 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forrest have seen a -2.73% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 26.59% increase. As at 31 October 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Forrest is $2,766,467 while the median value for Units is $799,458.
  • Houses have a median rent of $730 while Units have a median rent of $600.
There are currently 21 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Forrest on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 50 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forrest.

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