6/35 Crisp Circuit, Bruce ACT 2617

3-bedroom 1991 townhouse in Bruce | renovated interior, courtyard, garage | priority school zone | auction clearance 32% in suburb | 232sqm lot The property presents a clean entry into a well-positioned Bruce townhouse, with its recent internal renovation removing the need for immediate capital outlay on carpets and bedroom storage. The 129sqm building size on a fully fenced 232sqm lot is practical for a small family or professional couple, and the garage plus additional parking improves its appeal against comparable units in the circuit. Priority enrolment at Maribyrnong Primary and Canberra High School strengthens the buyer pool, particularly for households with school-aged children. The suburb’s 32% auction clearance rate signals softer demand, but this property’s condition and configuration place it above the median for its street. The main risk is the 1991 build age and single bathroom, which limits appeal for larger families and may require attention to plumbing or insulation within five years. The 45% rental composition in the street suggests some turnover, but the 1998 last sale date indicates long-term holding, reducing the chance of a distressed vendor. The buyer should treat this as a hold-and-occupy property rather than a short-term flip, given the suburb’s moderate sales volume and the unit’s lack of scarcity in design. Use the auction date to test vendor resolve, but set a firm ceiling below the $775k street median.