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1/79 Irvine Street
Watson ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 147m2
Land area: 368m2
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Property Details for 1/79 Irvine St, Watson

1/79 Irvine St, Watson is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 368m2 and floor size of 147m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2017.

Building Type
House
Floor Size
147m2
Land Size
368m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
WATSON: Block 3, Section 46, Unit 1

Last Listing description (November 2017)

This superb quality built three bedroom ensuite dual occupancy set at the top on Watson within a short walk of the nature reserve will impress from the moment you arrive with its modern street presence and leafy surrounds setting the scene. Upon entering you will be captivated with the abundance of natural light and wonderful warm and inviting feel that it exudes. Open plan in design with a great sense of space this lovely home features a beautiful living area, dining area and quality kitchen that includes Bosch appliances.
Other features include ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, a reverse cycle split system, striking floating timber floors, continuous hot water, down lights and built-in robes to all bedrooms with the master having the luxury of a walk-in robe and ensuite. Step outdoors into the lovely private courtyard area where you can enjoy Alfresco dining or just simply relaxing whilst soaking up the sun. The home is complete with a double garage that boasts internal access and remote control door. Perfectly positioned within an easy walk of Mount Majura nature reserve, the local Watson shopping centre, popular cafes, a great choice of schools, the Australian Catholic University, EPIC, parkland, ovals and public transport all whilst being just minutes to the Dickson shopping precinct, the City Centre, sporting facilities and Universities.
Features include:

- Superb three bedroom ensuite home
- Modern quality easy care living
- Filled with an abundance of natural light
- Lovely spacious open plan design
- Striking floating timber floors
- Ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling and a reverse cycle split system
- Continuous hot water system
- Exquisite bathroom and ensuite
- Down lights
- Built-in robes to bedrooms one and two with a WIR to the master
- Awnings to the front windows
- Fabulous private courtyard with a water feature/pond and the warmth of timber screening
- Easy care low maintenance secure gardens
- Double garage with internal access and remote control door
- Terrific proximity to the local shops, cafes, EPIC, schools, the Australian Catholic University, parkland, ovals, Mount Majura nature reserve and public transport
- An easy drive to the city, sporting facilities and Universities
EER: 3.5
Land Size: 444 m2
Land Value: $355,550
Land Rates: $2,249.77 pa (approx.)

Property History for 1/79 Irvine St, Watson, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$778,500
04 Nov 2017
  • 04 Nov 2017
    Sold for $778,500
  • 12 Oct 2017
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 30 Nov 2011
    Listed for Sale AUCTION 16/11/11
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About Watson 2602

The size of Watson is approximately 3.7 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 16.0% of total area. The population of Watson in 2016 was 5862 people. By 2021 the population was 6727 showing a population growth of 14.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Watson is 30-39 years. Households in Watson are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Watson work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 65.00% of the homes in Watson were owner-occupied compared with 57.20% in 2016.

Watson has 3,282 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Watson have seen a 37.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 45.14% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Watson is $1,124,073 while the median value for Units is $577,806.
  • Houses have a median rent of $640 while Units have a median rent of $525.
There are currently 8 properties listed for sale, and 8 properties listed for rent in Watson on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 189 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Watson.

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