12/8 Berrigan Cres, O'Connor ACT 2602
12/8 Berrigan Cres, O’Connor ACT 2602
Newly built 2023 townhouse | 4 bed 4 bath over four levels | Architect-designed by DNA | Rare premium inner-north stock | Compact footprint, high specification
This townhouse holds a clear competitive edge in O’Connor’s market. Most local townhouses are older, smaller, and offer two or three bedrooms at best. A 2023-built, four-bedroom, four-bathroom home with two car spaces is an outlier in this suburb, where detached houses dominate and infill townhouses tend to be modest. The DNA Architects design and boutique Juno collection signal a finish level that appeals to buyers who want modern, low-maintenance living without leaving the inner north. The four-level layout, including a basement, is unusual and gives genuine separation between living, sleeping, and utility spaces. This property best serves established professionals, downsizers trading land for quality, or families wanting a contemporary home near Lyneham High School. Its scarcity alone commands attention.
The value picture is shaped by a few factors. The internal area is compact relative to its bedroom count—roughly 172 square metres across four levels—so room sizes may feel tighter than the configuration suggests, and the basement adds function but not living space. The townhouse form means shared walls and strata-style management, which some buyers weigh against a detached house at a similar price. Its position within the complex, aspect, and outlook are unconfirmed, and these can materially affect light, privacy, and perceived value. The 2023 build and architectural pedigree should support strong resale appeal, but the final price will hinge on how the layout and orientation compare with alternatives in the immediate area.
|| Comparable Sales: 15/8 Berrigan Cres (4 bed, 2 bath, est. $1.227M); 8 Berrigan Cres (2 bed, 2 bath, sold $861K) | Property Price Band: $1.1M–$1.2M | Value Drivers: 2023 construction, four-bedroom configuration, architect design, two-car basement parking
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 12/8 Berrigan Cres, O’Connor ACT 2602
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Value Risk
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Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
O’Connor, in Canberra’s inner north, is a tightly held market of 5,492 residents. Demand is driven by professionals and public servants aged 35–54, with proximity to the ANU and government precincts underpinning commuter appeal. House prices have climbed sharply, with medians ranging from $1.618m to $1.7m and annual growth between 11.47% and 24.07% depending on source. Houses sell in 42–72 days, while units—median $600k–$630k—show mixed momentum, with growth from 11.5% to -9.8%. Gross house yields are thin at 2.67%, but units offer 4.92–5.1%. Catchment schools and limited new supply support long-term demand, yet high entry prices and weak house yields are clear constraints.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 15/8 Berrigan Cres (4 bed, 2 bath, est. $1.227M); 8 Berrigan Cres (2 bed, 2 bath, sold $861K) | Property Price Band: $1.1M–$1.2M | Value Drivers: 2023 construction, four-bedroom configuration, architect design, two-car basement parking
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
4
Parking
2
Land
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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