45 Gilbert St, Hackett is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1965. The property has a land size of 634m2 and floor size of 79m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2022.
Nestled in a gorgeous leafy street, could this be the best opportunity you will find - to be a homeowner in this highly sought-after, usually highly-priced suburb.
Sitting on a 634m2 block, this solid, original Canberra cottage built in 1961, has light-filled spaces and is full of potential for a buyer ready to roll up their sleeves and turn a tired, sad house into a sparkling palace of a home.
The current offering is a home that offers separate living and dining adjacent the functional kitchen with freestanding electric cooker. With two very generous sized bedrooms these rooms offer light and space with windows that overlook the gardens. The bathroom includes separate bath and shower, and the generous laundry opens directly to the backyard.
There is work to be done, but it's worth it. With lots of elbow grease, painting, polishing and gardening, an ugly duckling of a house can be turned into a swan of a home. Invest in your own hard work and reap the benefits of owning a Hackett residence, renovated to suit you, at a bargain price that other buyers can only envy.
You can create your home here - in one of Canberra's best locations. Think outside the box and be sure to inspect!
Features:
An opportunity to renovate or knock down and rebuild
2 very generous sized bedrooms and 1 bathroom
Separate living and dining
Functional kitchen with freestanding cooker
Separate laundry with external access to rear garden
Local schools, shops and public transport all within easy access
Facts:
EER: 1
Block Size: 634m2 (approx.)
Residence: 79.2m2 (approx.)
Built: 1961 (approx.)
UV: $875,000 (2022)
Rates: $4,862 per annum (approx.)
Land Tax: $7713 per annum (approx.) if rented
The size of Hackett is approximately 1.9 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 7.6% of total area. The population of Hackett in 2016 was 2991 people. By 2021 the population was 3227 showing a population growth of 7.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hackett is 40-49 years. Households in Hackett are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hackett work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 75.20% of the homes in Hackett were owner-occupied compared with 71.00% in 2016.
Hackett has 1,349 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Hackett have seen a 39.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 50.82% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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