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8 Dobbie Place

Watson ACT 2602, Australia

- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Parking
694 m² Land size
- Internal area
$139,450 Last sale (1995)

About this property

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Located at 8 Dobbie Place in Watson, this detached residence sits on a 694 m² parcel, providing a compact footprint that balances indoor living with outdoor space. The layout offers a practical flow between the main areas, supporting a relaxed, family‑oriented lifestyle. The property sold for $139,450 on 3 Feb 1995

Key details

Locality
Watson
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.2423244 / 149.15961741
GNAF PID
GAACT714913951
Legal parcel ID
CANB/WATS/47/6
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
694 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$858
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
3 Feb 1995
$139,450$200
Sale
15 Aug 1990
$105,000$151

Price per m² based on land size of 694 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Rosary Primary School
0.4 km
Primary school | Catholic
Majura Primary School
0.6 km
Primary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
0.9 km
Combined school | Independent
Dickson College
1.0 km
Secondary school | Government
North Ainslie Primary School
1.8 km
Primary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.9 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
2.3 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Brindabella Christian College
2.9 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
3.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
3.2 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
3.6 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
3.9 km
Primary school | Government
Ainslie School
3.9 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.5 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Campbell High School
4.1 km
Secondary school | Government
Harrison School
4.8 km
Combined school | Government
Black Mountain School
5.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
0.6 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
0.6 km
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.7 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What type of dwelling is at 8 Dobbie Place and how large is the land?

It is a house situated on a 694 m² block

Which public transport services are available near 8 Dobbie Place?

The property is close to ACTION bus routes R9 and 50, with route 53 on Antill Street and the Canberra Light Rail on Phillip Avenue, providing connections to Civic and Gungahlin Town Centre

What parks or recreational areas are within walking distance?

Justice Robert Hope Park is about 0.8 km away, and Dickson District Playing Fields are roughly 1.2 km away, offering open space for leisure and sports

What community or cultural facilities are nearby?

The area includes the Ted Noffs Foundation, Canberra Potters Society, a C3 Church, and the nearby St. Margaret's Uniting Church (≈0.7 km)

What is the origin of the suburb name Watson?

Watson is named after John Christian Watson, the third Prime Minister of Australia, and its streets honor Australian judges and legal professionals

Are there any notable historical sites close to the property?

The former Starlight Drive‑in cinema, a landmark from Watson’s past, is about 1.6 km away and its sign remains as a reminder of the area’s history

What geological features underlie the Watson area?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales of the Canberra Formation, often overlain by Quaternary alluvium, including the limestone that gave Canberra its original name “Limestone Plains”

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