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8/62 Knox Street
Watson ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 50m2
Land area: 1097m2
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Property Details for 8/62 Knox St, Watson

8/62 Knox St, Watson is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1986. The property has a land size of 1097m2 and floor size of 50m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1986
Floor Size
50m2
Land Size
1097m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
WATSON: Block 15, Section 18, Unit 8

Last Listing description (June 2021)

Located in the heart of one of the most convenient streets in Watson, 8/62 Knox Street has opportunity written all over it.

Solid in construction this expansive first-floor apartment in a small secure complex of eight properties is very tidy in appearance. With some repainting done recently, it provides a feeling of being light and airy whilst taking in a lovely leafy outlook.

Enjoy easy living with a combined living and dining, a spacious kitchen with near-new freestanding cooker. With two generous sized bedrooms, both with built-in robes, the original bathroom is within easy access. This along with ample cupboard space throughout.

With a shared external laundry in the complex, the renovation opportunity presented by this apartment could see a kitchen/laundry or bathroom/laundry combination come to life.

Watson Shops and the ever popular The Knox Cafe are within a stone's throw and enjoy an easy walk to Majura Primary School, Mount Majura walking track, EPIC Farmers Markets and the Australian Catholic University. Dickson is a short 5-minute drive and Civic an easy 10-minute drive. If you would prefer to catch a bus, it is right on the doorstep - now that is convenience. Jump on the Light Rail to take you to Dickson, the City and ANU.

For those who love to exercise with friends and family, the large community playing fields are directly opposite the complex.

Reap all the benefits of the city life, while enjoying the privilege of living in the highly sought-after suburb of Watson.

This fantastic opportunity for first home buyers and investors offers an exciting chance to renovate and bring your new home to life, your way.

Features:
- Spacious in size
- Combined lounge and dining
- Original kitchen with near new oven
- Two large bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
- Security door
- Reverse-cycle air conditioner in master bedroom
- Ample cupboard space throughout
- Lovely leafy outlook
- Venetian window furnishings
- Carpeted floor coverings throughout
- Shared laundry in complex
- Single carport
- Walking distance to Watson Shops (300m), Light Rail (1km) and Bus Stops (10-20m)
- Walking Distance to Mount Majura (1.6km) and the Australia Catholic University (1.4km)
- Original build throughout, allowing for a full renovation

FACTS:
EER: 2.0
Rates: $530.00 pq
Strata: $654.00 pq
Please note: All amounts & measurements are approximate and buyers should make their own enquiries.

Property History for 8/62 Knox St, Watson, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$323,000
10 Jun 2021
Listed for Rent
$280/w
02 May 2009
  • 10 Jun 2021
    Sold for $323,000
  • 13 May 2021
    Listed for Sale $299,000+
  • 17 Jul 2010
    Listed for Sale $299,000 +
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About Watson 2602

The size of Watson is approximately 3.7 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 16% of total area. The population of Watson in 2011 was 5,121 people. By 2016 the population was 5,880 showing a population growth of 14.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Watson is 30-39 years. Households in Watson are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Watson work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 59.8% of the homes in Watson were owner-occupied compared with 57.2% in 2016.

Watson has 3,135 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Watson have seen a 40.87% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 55.57% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Watson is $1,059,231 while the median value for Units is $623,920.
  • Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $550.
There are currently 19 properties listed for sale, and 11 properties listed for rent in Watson on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 150 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Watson.

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