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57 Higinbotham Street

Watson ACT 2602, Australia

- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Parking
1008 m² Land size
- Internal area
$1,100,000 Last sale (2025)

About this property

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57 Higinbotham Street is a detached house situated on a 1,008 m² block in Watson, ACT, offering a layout that supports both indoor comfort and outdoor recreation. It sold for $1,100,000 on 8 Jan 2025, with parking accommodated via a combination of garage and driveway spaces

Key details

Locality
Watson
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24373866 / 149.15411658
GNAF PID
GAACT714904831
Legal parcel ID
CANB/WATS/58/16
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
1008 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$912
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
8 Jan 2025
$1,100,000$1,091
Sale
11 May 2015
$585,000$580

Price per m² based on land size of 1008 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
0.6 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
0.2 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
0.6 km
Secondary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
1.1 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.8 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Brindabella Christian College
2.4 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
2.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
2.7 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
3.1 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
3.4 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
3.6 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.0 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Campbell High School
3.8 km
Secondary school | Government
Black Mountain School
4.5 km
Secondary school | Government
Harrison School
4.9 km
Combined school | Government
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.5 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
0.6 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
0.6 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What is the size of the land that the house at 57 Higinbotham Street occupies?

The property sits on a 1,008 m² block of land. This provides ample space for a sizeable garden or outdoor living area

Which public transport services are available near 57 Higinbotham Street?

The suburb is serviced by ACTION bus routes R9 and 50, with Antill Street also served by route 53. In addition, Phillip Avenue has a Canberra Light Rail stop that runs between Civic and Gungahlin Town Centre

What parks or natural reserves are close to the property?

Within about 1–2 km you’ll find several green spaces, including Dickson Wetland, Justice Robert Hope Park, Calvert Park, and Bill Pye Park. These areas provide walking trails and open-air recreation

Can you tell me about the history behind the name of Watson?

Watson is named after John Christian Watson, the third Prime Minister of Australia, and the suburb name was officially gazetted on 7 April 1960. Many of the streets honor Australian judges and other legal professionals

Which major roads define the boundaries of Watson?

Watson is bordered by the Federal Highway, Phillip Avenue, and Antill Street. These corridors experience increasing traffic loads due to ongoing development in nearby Gungahlin

What notable entertainment or cultural venues are near 57 Higinbotham Street?

Exhibition Park in Canberra, a large showground and multi‑building venue, lies about 1.4 km away, and the area hosts the annual National Folk Festival roughly 1.6 km from the property. The historic Starlight Drive‑In site is also within walking distance

What is the geological makeup of the area surrounding the property?

The ground consists of calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain in places by Quaternary alluvium. This geology includes the limestone that gave Canberra its original name, “Limestone Plains.”

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