9 Becker Place, Downer ACT 2602
9 Becker Place, Downer ACT 2602
4 bed / 1 bath / 2 car | 1,152 m² block | Inner-north Downer | Large-lot family house | Land-rich opportunity
This is a rare configuration for the inner north: a four-bedroom house on a block exceeding 1,100 square metres, in a suburb where most comparable stock sits on smaller parcels. The land is the primary competitive advantage here—it offers genuine space for outdoor living, potential for future extension, or even a knockdown-rebuild scenario, depending on the buyer’s appetite. The house itself is likely mid-century in origin, which means the internal layout and finishes may be dated, but the structural canvas is substantial. This property serves best a family buyer seeking long-term tenure in an established suburb, or a renovator looking to unlock value through modernisation while keeping the generous footprint intact.
The value proposition hinges on how the existing house is treated. Given the age profile of the area, condition may vary significantly—some buyers will pay a premium for a move-in-ready home, while others will factor in renovation costs. The single bathroom is a functional constraint for a four-bedroom layout, and this may temper price expectations compared to more modern configurations. The absence of confirmed recent upgrades suggests the property may trade on its land and location rather than its finish. The large block also implies ongoing maintenance costs, which should be weighed against the lifestyle and redevelopment potential. Price formation will likely be driven by how much weight a buyer places on the land versus the dwelling’s current state.
|| Comparable Sales: 8 Becker Place (3/1/1, 960 m², sold 2024) | Property Price Band: $1.4M–$1.5M | Value Drivers: land size, renovation potential, four-bedroom layout
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 9 Becker Place, Downer ACT 2602
Checks found:
Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
The suburb is a premium, established Canberra market, with a median house price of $1.22 million and a 2.7% annual growth rate. Demand is led by high-income professionals, with household earnings typically between $78,000 and $130,000, and a demographic mix of younger adults (20–29) alongside an average age of 37, indicating both entry-level professionals and settled families. Sales velocity is firm: 53 house sales in the past year, with three-bedroom stock turning over in a median 39 days. Four-bedroom homes trade at $1.2 million but saw only 11 sales, pointing to constrained opportunities for larger dwellings. The $1.185 million three-bedroom median underscores affordability pressure for first-time buyers, while the stable, Australian-born, largely secular population base suggests limited demographic volatility. Overall, this is a tightly held, high-value suburb where supply of larger family homes is the principal market constraint.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 8 Becker Place (3/1/1, 960 m², sold 2024) | Property Price Band: $1.4M–$1.5M | Value Drivers: land size, renovation potential, four-bedroom layout
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
3
Parking
5
Land
1153m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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