107 Archdall Street, Dunlop ACT 2615

3-bedroom entry-level house | Dunlop’s west side | 489m² enclosed block | auction 23 May with price guide above $849k This property’s competitive edge lies in its scarcity as a freestanding three-bedroom house on a manageable block within Dunlop’s established western pocket, where most recent supply has shifted to larger or attached formats. The enclosed backyard and reverse cycle air conditioning are practical features that reduce immediate post-settlement spend, and the nbn FTTN connectivity, while not a premium driver, avoids the stigma of copper-only services. For a first-home buyer or downsizer wanting a low-maintenance footprint without strata constraints, this house offers a rare configuration that competes directly against townhouses in neighbouring suburbs, giving the buyer a positional advantage in a rising corridor. The primary risk is the building’s 90m² floorplan, which limits appeal to families requiring separate living zones, and the auction format means the buyer must absorb uncertainty around final price given the gap between the $849k guide and the $769k off-market estimate. The 2000 purchase price of $126k is irrelevant to today’s decision, but the $463k unimproved value signals that land content is moderate relative to the asking range, so the buyer is paying more for location and condition than land bank. Opportunity lies in the street’s mixed sales history-$770k at 95 Archdall versus $970k at 108-indicating that a disciplined bid around the lower end of comparable data could secure a discount. Hold this property as a long-term residence or rent it to a tenant seeking a house with yard access, avoiding renovation unless the buyer intends to flip into the townhouse market.