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12 Simpson Street
Watson ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 103m2
Land area: 664m2
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Property Details for 12 Simpson St, Watson

12 Simpson St, Watson is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1963. The property has a land size of 664m2 and floor size of 103m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in October 2011.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1963
Floor Size
103m2
Land Size
664m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
WATSON: Block 18, Section 30

Last Listing description (September 2011)

LOCATION PLUS A LOVELY FAMILY HOME
Here's a great opportunity to live in the established Inner North with the added benefit of a brilliant location in a quiet loop street! This lovingly maintained privately built 1960s family home is perfect for those starting out or for those wishing to downsize, with established private gardens. The size of this home is larger than ex-government homes built in the same era.
In short, this home has a great 'feel factor'!

With a separate entrance, timber floors and a dining area to suit an 8 seater table, you will be surprised by the size.
The master bedroom can easily accommodate a king sized bed, and the other two bedrooms would easily accommodate double sized beds.
Ducted gas and evaporative cooling ensure all times of the year are comfortable!
Outside delights include a large north-east facing deck with sun shade, established gardens, and even a huge fig tree - all perfect for weekend entertaining.
Don't delay inspecting this treasure you could call your own!
Features include:
- 2011 Land Value of $420,000
- Three large bedrooms
- Timber flooring and honeycomb blinds
- Insulated under roof and walls
- Updated kitchen and functional bathroom
- Ducted gas and evaporative cooling
- Rear large north-east facing deck with sun-shade
- Single garage and carport
- Colorbond fencing plus timber side gates
- Established garden with fig, plum and lemon trees
- Walking distance to Majura and Rosary Primary Schools
- Close to several parks and green open spaces
- Hop skip and two jumps to Watson shops and transport

Property History for 12 Simpson St, Watson, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Transferred
$577,000
11 Oct 2011
  • 04 Aug 2025
    Transferred
  • 11 Oct 2011
    Sold for $577,000
  • 17 Sep 2011
    Listed for Sale $550,000 PLUS
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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 3,281 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, 186 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Watson.

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