40 Higinbotham Street, Watson, ACT 2602 sold on 01 August 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 01 Aug 2025 for $980,000

40 Higinbotham Street
Watson ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 118m2
Land area: 745m2
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Property Details for 40 Higinbotham St, Watson

40 Higinbotham St, Watson is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1958. The property has a land size of 745m2 and floor size of 118m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Watson in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1958
Floor Size
118m2
Land Size
745m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
WATSON: Block 1, Section 50

Last Listing description (June 2024)

Lifestyle:
This three bedroom, one bathroom house, is located in the popular suburb of Watson. Right across from Rosary Primary school and the ACU as well as walking distance to Dickson College, Majura primary and the Watson shops. This home is ideally located for the busy family and for the best of the Inner North life style. The property has mount Majura walking tracks and bike paths nearby, is a quick trip to the Dickson shopping precinct and has quick access to the Federal Highway and Barton Highway.

Accommodation:
Featuring three large bedrooms with built in robes as well as a large, bright, living room with AC, separate dining room and neat kitchen this home has room for everyone. The bathroom has a separate bath and shower and the large laundry has plenty of storage. The property has gas ducted heating throughout to keep you warm in winter and honeycomb blinds to help keep your home cool or warm.

The large, fenced back yard features a sunny deck that is perfect for entertaining or watching the kids and family pet play. The low maintenance gardens and hard floors throughout will mean you can reclaim valuable family time.

Features:
Large, fenced back yard
Built in robes
Ducted heating
Storage

Facts:
Availability: 25th May 2024
Lease Period: 12 Months
Parking: One lock up garage with ample off-street parking
Cooking: Electric
Heating or Cooling: Air conditioner in the living room and ducted gas heating throughout
EER: There is no EER available for this property.
Minimum Standards Ceiling Insulation: The property does comply with the minimum ceiling insulation standard.

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Disclaimer:
Please note that while all care has been taken regarding general information and marketing information compiled for this rental advertisement, LJ HOOKER DICKSON does not accept responsibility and disclaim all liabilities in regard to any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. We encourage prospective tenants to rely on their own investigation and in-person inspections to ensure this property meets their individual needs and circumstances.

Please note: The images provided are general in nature and may not specifically reflect the unit number advertised. The finishes, fixtures and fittings remain consistent across the complex however layouts may vary. Please get in touch with us to confirm any specifics in question.

PETS: please be aware that at all stages of tenancy this property requires consent to be sought from the lessor for the keeping of any pets at the premises. Consent must be provided before any pets are at the premises.

Property History for 40 Higinbotham St, Watson, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$980,000
01 Aug 2025
Listed for Rent
$680/w
14 Jun 2024
  • 01 Aug 2025
    Sold for $980,000
  • 01 May 2024
    Listed for Rent $680 / week
  • 01 Jun 2022
    Listed for Rent $650 / 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 3,279 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 9 properties listed for sale, and 7 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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