310/34 Eyre Street, Kingston ACT 2604
310/34 Eyre Street, Kingston ACT 2604
Stylish contemporary apartment | Upper floor unit | High rental demand | Strong school catchments
This one-bedroom unit presents a competitively priced entry into Kingston, a suburb with entrenched rental demand evidenced by a 47% tenant population. Its upper-floor position and contemporary styling cater directly to professionals or investors targeting a low-maintenance, high-turnover tenant pool. The configuration is standard, but its strength lies in location within walking distance to top-tier schools, positioning it for both rental stability and owner-occupier appeal upon entry.
The primary risk is valuation compression; the listed price appears below estimate but recent building sales show volatility, including a significant loss on a two-bedroom unit. This signals building-specific sentiment risk that could affect resale. For a buyer, the commercial logic is clear: secure at or below the estimated value to protect capital, then leverage the high rental yield and turnover for cash flow. This is a hold-for-income property, not a short-term growth play.
Recent sales at 34 Eyre Street provide direct value context:
– Unit 216 (1 bed): Sold for $563,800
– Unit 303 (2 bed): Purchased for $830,000
– Unit 506 (2 bed): Purchased for $775,000
The sale of a similar one-bedroom unit near $564k suggests the asking price for Unit 310 is positioned aggressively. However, the wide range in two-bedroom sale prices indicates inconsistent demand or varying apartment quality within the complex, necessitating caution. Your offer must be anchored by the most recent and directly comparable sale, which is Unit 216.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 310/34 Eyre Street, Kingston ACT 2604
Checks found:
Value Risk
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Liquidity Risk
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Planning Risk
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2
Income Risk
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2
Execution Risk
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Insight: Kingston ACT 2604
Kingston is a well-connected inner-south suburb with access to quality schools and urban amenities. Demand is driven by young professionals and investors, particularly for its apartment market, which sees strong transaction activity. Recent price trends indicate a softening market with notable declines, presenting affordability challenges. Future growth is supported by steady population needs, though the market faces constraints from high entry prices and sensitivity to broader economic conditions.
PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Parking
1
Land
2.26 acres
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst