14 Slavin Place, Gordon ACT 2906

High capital per square metre | dated energy rating | low land value relative to sale price | long-term holding delivers strong gains. The 2026 transaction price signals a premium of roughly $40,000 above the Domain mid-range estimate, implying the buyer absorbed risk for a property with a modest 3.5 energy rating and low land-value-to-sale ratio. While the 14-year appreciation from $775,000 to $1.42 million demonstrates sound long-term capital growth, the current acquisition cost compresses future yield and leaves limited margin for near-term resale profit. This property suits a buyer holding for at least 7-10 years, ideally as a primary residence where emotional value offsets the financial downside. Competitively, the rarity lies in the 283-square-metre internal footprint and separate rumpus room and study—space configurations that are increasingly scarce in Tuggeranong at this price point. The 95% owner-occupied street and proximity to Gordon Primary and Lanyon High reinforce stability for families. This property serves best a buyer prioritising established suburb depth and floor-plan flexibility over modern finishes or immediate equity. To assess whether the current premium aligns with your holding horizon, compare the April 2026 auction price against the Domain 2025 range of $1.19 million to $1.57 million—the property sold near the midpoint, not the ceiling, indicating disciplined entry if you can match the 10-year average annual growth of roughly 6.5 percent seen here since 2011.