68 Limb Circuit, Moncrieff ACT 2914

EER 5.0 in a new-build suburb | No flood or bushfire risk but no heritage protection | Rates at $3,212 with land tax risk if rented | Solar panels only 80% confirmed from Sep 2025 imagery Put simply you are buying a standard Moncrieff detached house with a functional rather than premium position. The 5.0 EER is average for a 2017 build and translates to roughly $700-$900 extra heating costs per winter versus a 6.0 star property. Block coverage at 42% leaves modest backyard space limiting future extension potential without a DA. The current list price sits around $50,000 below the estimated value of $1.14 million which means you have some room below market to negotiate if the property lingers. Your real risk here is not the house it is the yield. At $850 per week rental income the gross yield is only 4.1% which is thin for a property costing over a million dollars. This is a hold for capital growth not cash flow. What makes this property competitive is the genuine scarcity of 4 bedroom homes with two car garages on under 500 square metre blocks in Moncrieff that are owner occupied heavy at 90 percent. The FTTP NBN and 5G coverage are standard for the area not a differentiator but they do support remote workers well. The multiple living zones and study give you a genuine functional edge for a family with two children or a couple who need home office separation. This property serves a buyer who values modest land with low maintenance and good school access over quick rental returns or high end finishes. Your next step should be to get a building and pest inspection focused on the solar setup and timber flooring moisture levels then move to a pre-auction offer at the estimated value anchor of $1.14 million to test the vendor’s resolve. Comparable sales: 69 Limb Circuit off-market at $1.10 million on a 468sqm block confirms this property is priced keenly. The 2017 sale of this house at $775,000 means current owner holds a decent gain but the market has flattened since 2023. Similar 4 bed Moncrieff houses cleared auction at 84% most recently.