30 Buvelot Street, Weston ACT 2611
30 Buvelot Street, Weston ACT 2611
Detached house on 704m² | Weston’s elevated family pocket | Tight rental demand | Near Cooleman Court | Older build, renovation potential
This property sits in one of Weston’s more desirable established loops, where elevated sites and Brindabella views are a genuine draw for family buyers. The 704m² block is substantial by modern Canberra standards, offering room for extensions, landscaping, or simply space that newer subdivisions rarely provide. The house itself is from the early 1970s era, which means solid construction but dated interiors — a buyer here is typically a family or savvy renovator who values location and land over turnkey condition. The street’s quiet, low-density character and proximity to Cooleman Court and arterial roads make it a practical choice for owner-occupiers seeking long-term stability rather than quick flips. Rental demand is tight in this pocket, so even as a holding property, it performs adequately while you plan improvements.
The value picture may hinge on how much updating the interior requires and whether the site’s aspect captures those western views. A renovated comparable on the street could command a meaningful premium, while an untouched original may need budget for kitchen, bathroom, and flooring work. The bushfire overlay on some nearby lots suggests you should confirm the specific zoning and any building restrictions before committing. The 1970s footprint likely offers flexible layout options, but load-bearing walls or asbestos in older builds may add to renovation costs. Weigh the purchase price against likely improvement spend, and consider that a well-executed update could align this property with the street’s stronger recent sales.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 30 Buvelot Street, Weston ACT 2611
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
The suburb’s median house price is $997,000, with three-bedroom homes at $865,000 and four-bedroom homes at $1.195 million. Sales data show strong owner-occupier demand: 24 of 32 transactions were three or four-bedroom houses. Annual growth is just 1.0%, and turnover is thin—50 sales reported by one source, 32 by another. The key risk is affordability at the top end, where four-bedroom stock trades 20% above the median. No infrastructure, supply, or rental data are available, so future growth drivers remain unquantified.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 20 Buvelot Street sold $1.1M in 2023; 63 Buvelot Street sold $730K in 2015, later relisted above $1.495M | Property Price Band: $1.0M–$1.1M | Value Drivers: Land size, renovation condition, view potential
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
3
Parking
2
Land
703m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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