226B Robin Boyd Cres, Taylor ACT 2913

3-bed townhouse in Taylor | 6-star EER | walk to two schools | street median above ask This townhouse sits in a strong buyer position for a few reasons. The 6-star energy rating is genuinely uncommon for a townhouse at this price point and directly lowers living costs, which matters in Canberra’s climate. Its location on a street where 90% of properties are owner-occupied signals stable neighbourhood demand and less rental churn, and being within walking distance of both a primary and secondary school is a practical advantage for families or future resale. The floor plan includes a walk-in pantry and powder room, features that typically improve livability over comparable three-bedroom townhouses in newer suburbs. For a buyer who values energy efficiency, school proximity, and owner-occupied streets, this property offers a cleaner value proposition than many alternatives in Gungahlin. The key risk is that the property last traded at $700,000 in 2023, and the current ask sits just below that—meaning there is no forced discount for a buyer. The street median of $720,000 provides some headroom, but the property is not undervalued. The body corporate fees are not disclosed in available data, and those can meaningfully affect holding costs in a townhouse. The large block size of nearly 5,900 m² is for the entire complex, not the individual unit, so a buyer should not assume private land value. For a buyer planning to hold for five years or more, this property works as a solid, efficient home with good school catchment fundamentals—but it is not a bargain, and the negotiation room is narrow.