8/2 Bellette Street, Weston ACT 2611
8/2 Bellette Street, Weston ACT 2611
Townhouse format with dual courtyards | 2-bed, 2-bath configuration suits compact living | Tight rental demand around 0.6% vacancy | Middle-tier entry into an established Canberra suburb
This townhouse occupies a practical niche in Weston’s housing mix, offering a lower-maintenance alternative to detached houses while still providing two levels and private outdoor space. The 2-bed, 2-bath layout with a single parking space aligns well with downsizers seeking to reduce upkeep, first-home buyers wanting a foothold in an established suburb, or investors targeting steady rental income. Its position near local shops, schools, and public transport strengthens everyday convenience, and the front and rear courtyards add a degree of privacy and outdoor usability that compact units often lack. Given the suburb’s tight rental conditions, this configuration serves small households or owner-occupiers who prioritise location and ease over land size.
Value may be shaped by the quality of internal finishes and any recent upgrades, as townhouse appeal in this price range often depends on presentation. The absence of a confirmed build year means potential maintenance costs on older structures could factor into negotiations, while strata fees and body corporate arrangements might influence ongoing affordability. The compact land component limits capital growth compared to detached houses, but consistent rental demand and the property’s functional layout may offset that constraint. Buyers should weigh the balance between immediate livability and longer-term appreciation potential. The two-level design and courtyard orientation might also affect desirability depending on how natural light flows through the living areas.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 8/2 Bellette Street, Weston ACT 2611
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
1
Execution Risk
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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: 2 Conder Street sold for $750,000; 11/2 Bellette Street listed at $650 per week rent | Property Price Band: $650,000–$750,000 | Value Drivers: Condition and presentation, dual-level layout with courtyards, location within established suburb
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
2583m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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