29 Wade Street, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jul 2020 | $832,000 | $1,163 |
| Sold | Aug 2017 | $690,000 | $965 |
| Sold | Jun 2010 | $606,000 | $847 |
| Sold | Dec 2006 | $430,000 | $601 |
Price per m² based on land size of 715 m².
29 Wade Street is a standalone house offering three bedrooms and one bathroom. It provides a compact yet comfortable living layout suitable for small families or couples.
The property sits on a 715 m² block of land. This generous lot size provides space for a garden, outdoor entertaining or potential extensions.
Watson is serviced by ACTION bus routes R9 and 50, with additional service on Antill Street via route 53. The EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is roughly 1‑2 km away, offering a direct link to Civic and Gungahlin.
The property is close to Exhibition Park (about 0.7 km), a major showground and event venue, and the National Folk Festival site (around 0.8 km). Canberra Racecourse and the historic Starlight Drive‑In sign are also within approximately 1 km.
Yes, the former Starlight Drive‑In cinema sign remains near the Federal Highway, and the area once housed the Canberra Hog Farm (1929‑1956). These sites reflect Watson’s unique blend of history and redevelopment.
Watson is named after John Christian Watson, the third Prime Minister of Australia. The suburb name was officially gazetted on 7 April 1960 and its streets honor Australian judges and legal professionals.
The suburb sits on calcareous shales of the Canberra Formation, often overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This geology includes the limestone that gave Canberra its original nickname, “Limestone Plains.”
