12 Burtt Cres, Calwell ACT 2905
12 Burtt Cres, Calwell ACT 2905
3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car on 841 sqm | Classic Calwell family house | Tight rental demand, active market | Larger than typical block | Older stock, renovation upside
This property offers a genuinely useful configuration for Calwell: a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house on a substantial 841 sqm block. That land size places it above much of the suburb’s typical medium-to-large allotments, giving a new owner real outdoor space, room for extensions, or simply a generous yard. The single-bathroom layout is honest and straightforward, best suited to first-home buyers, young families, or investors who value land and location over polished interiors. The suburb’s rental market is exceptionally tight, which supports both owner-occupier confidence and leasing potential. This house serves buyers who want an established, family-oriented suburb with school catchment access and are prepared to add value through updates.
The property’s value may hinge on its internal condition and energy efficiency, neither of which is confirmed. Given the suburb’s 1980s construction era, the house likely has original finishes, older windows, and a modest EER, which could mean higher ongoing utility costs or a renovation budget. The single bathroom may also limit appeal for some families compared to two-bathroom alternatives, though the large block partially offsets this. Buyers should weigh the cost of modernising against the land’s long-term potential, as the block itself is the strongest value driver.
|| Comparable Sales: 42 Burtt Cres sold $850,000; 46 Casey Cres sold $885,000 | Property Price Band: $800K–$900K | Value Drivers: Land size, internal condition, renovation potential
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 12 Burtt Cres, Calwell ACT 2905
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Calwell, in Tuggeranong Valley, is a family-oriented ACT suburb drawing steady demand from local buyers seeking established homes at more moderate prices than central Canberra, supported by public-sector employment and standard government school catchments. Reported house medians range from $837,500 to $852,000, with annual growth between 4.4% and 5.8%; units sit at $625,000, down 0.8%. Houses sell in a median 34 days across 82–87 annual transactions, indicating moderate turnover and stable rather than overheated conditions. Future growth relies on sustained family demand and Canberra’s labour market, while key constraints are affordability near the $850,000 mark, interest-rate sensitivity, and limited listing supply.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 42 Burtt Cres sold $850,000; 46 Casey Cres sold $885,000 | Property Price Band: $800K–$900K | Value Drivers: Land size, internal condition, renovation potential
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
841m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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