5 Talbot Street, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Mar 2002 | $1,165,000 | $550 |
| Sold | Jul 1993 | $590,000 | $278 |
Price per m² based on land size of 2116 m².
The house sits on a 2,116 m² block. This size is slightly larger than the typical 2,000 m² blocks that are common in Forrest.
The property features three bedrooms, making it suitable for small families or shared living arrangements.
In Forrest most detached dwellings sit on 1,600 m² to 2,000 m² blocks; at 2,116 m², this property is a bit larger than the average but still typical for the prestigious residential area.
Forrest contains several heritage‑listed precincts, including the Forrest Housing Precinct and the Blandfordia 4 Precinct, which showcase Garden City planning and early 20th‑century architecture. The suburb’s streets follow Griffin’s original geometric layout.
The Embassy of Austria is about 0.1 km away and the Embassy of Switzerland is approximately 0.3 km from 5 Talbot Street, both within easy walking distance.
The Empire Circuit bus shelter is nearby, roughly 0.5‑0.6 km away, providing access to local bus services.
The Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St George is about 0.4 km away, and the annual Enlighten Canberra outdoor arts festival takes place roughly 0.7 km from the house.
