17 Molesworth Street, Watson, ACT 2602 sold on 15 September 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 15 Sep 2025 for $1,100,000

17 Molesworth Street
Watson ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 116m2
Land area: 709m2
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Property Details for 17 Molesworth St, Watson

17 Molesworth St, Watson is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1965. The property has a land size of 709m2 and floor size of 116m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Watson in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1965
Floor Size
116m2
Land Size
709m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
WATSON: Block 6, Section 5

Last Listing description (December 2025)

Set on one of Watson's most tightly held streets, this welcoming three-bedroom home offers incredible potential and a sense of community that's hard to find. With recent updates throughout and a flat 709sqm block to work with, it's ready to move in now while you plan your future.Freshly painted and updated with new hybrid flooring, carpet and curtains, the home is immediately comfortable whether you're looking to live in, lease out or renovate over time. Each of the three bedrooms includes built-in robes, and the main bathroom features a shower and separate tub along with a separate toilet. At the back, a generous pergola overlooks the garden, perfect for lazy weekends, family dinners and watching kids play in the yard. The front deck, also with a pergola, is a lovely spot to enjoy your morning coffee and soak in the quiet charm of Molesworth Street.Here, neighbours know each other by name, kids still play cricket on the street on Christmas Day and there's a real sense of community that's becoming increasingly rare. The flat block gives you plenty of room to grow, with space to extend when the time is right. A lock-up garage with an automatic door adds everyday convenience.This is the kind of home that invites you to take your time - to settle in, enjoy the lifestyle and shape it into something truly your own.The location only adds to the appeal. It is a short walk to the light rail station, Majura Primary School and the Watson shops, giving you easy access to daily essentials and a quick connection into the city.Features Overview:- Recently updated 3-bedroom home on a flat, 709sqm block.- Located on Molesworth Street, a short walk to the light-rail, Majura Primary School and Watson Shops.- NBN connected with FTTN- Age: 63 years (built in 1962)- EER (Energy Efficiency Rating): 1 Star Sizes (Approx)- Internal Living: 101.2 sqm- Front Deck :16.7 sqm- Garage: 31.3 sqm- Block: 709 sqm Prices- Rates: $1201 per quarter- Land Tax (Investors only): $2500 per quarter- Conservative rental estimate (unfurnished): $650 - $700 per week Inside:- Updated 3-bedroom home on one of Watson's best streets- New hybrid flooring throughout with fresh carpet in bedrooms- Painted throughout- New curtains throughout- All 3 bedrooms feature built in robes- Large bathroom with separate toilet- Kitchen overlooking backyard- Ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling Outside:- Large, flat 709sqm block- Front deck- Rear pergola- Free standing single garage with automatic roller door Construction Information:- Flooring: Timber bearer and joists to the main living areas. Concrete slab to the wet areas- External Walls: Predominately brick veneer- Roof Framing: Timber: Conventionally pitched roof framing- Roof Cladding: Concrete roof tiles- Window Glazing: Single glazed windows Inspections:We are opening the home most Saturdays with mid-week inspections. However, If you would like a review outside of these times please email us on: samdyne@stonerealestate.com.au. Disclaimer: The material and information contained within this marketing is for general information purposes only. Stone Gungahlin does not accept responsibility and disclaim all liabilities regarding any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. You should not rely upon this material as a basis for making any formal decisions. We recommend all interested parties to make further enquiries.

Property History for 17 Molesworth St, Watson, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,100,000
15 Sep 2025
Listed for Rent
$480/w
11 Oct 2014
  • 15 Sep 2025
    Sold for $1,100,000
  • 06 Aug 2025
    Listed for Sale $1,100,000
  • 09 Oct 2014
    Listed for Rent $480 / week
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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, 187 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Watson.

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