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17/81 Northbourne Avenue

Turner ACT 2612

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Apartment
Last sold for $415,000
Mark LarmerMark Larmer, last sold this property on 03 March 2026 after 26 days on market.

Overview

Fully renovated, fully furnished and fully fabulous! A gorgeous 1 bedroom plus study apartment that was renting for $969/week.

Please note, if not sold prior, this property will be going to auction, on site, 10:30am Wednesday 4th March (unless sold prior). The advertised price guide is there to help give buyers a price to work from. Offers prior to auction welcome. The property has to be one of the best renovated units in the building. Completely refurbished, the unit has been thoughtfully designed and tastefully furnished, making the most out of the space and creating a 5 start hotel vibe and ambiance. Make sure to watch our detailed, walk through video it's our 24/7 salesperson for you to get an excellent feel for the features and benefits of this apartment inside and out. It's the most informative property video you will watch during your property search, but don't just take our word for it. To receive a copy of the digital brochure containing an explanation of our friendly sales campaign, the contract and much more, just send us an email and we will shoot it straight through. Fully renovated with over $80,000 worth of upgrades: • The unit was completely gutted, so it feels and looks like a brand new property • Kitchen with large island bench that can fit 4 stools comfortably providing an additional dining area • Boasting stone bench tops, soft close draws, push to open cupboards with smart profile and room to hide the microwave, great storage, mirrored splashback, Bosch dishwasher, fridge, oven, cooktop, and externally ducted rangehood • Bathroom featuring a large walk in shower, floor to ceiling tiling, Tastic Heat lamps, heated towel rail, double drawer vanity, and a window for fresh air • All new flooring, vinyl boards through living and kitchen, carpet in bedroom • The original double brick walls have been gyprocked • All doors, architraves and skirting replaced with decorative trim wide profiles • R5 insulation • Timber pelmets above curtains to help maintain energy efficiency • Complete block out curtains in bedroom and living, blinds in study and kitchen • LED lighting throughout including feature chandeliers in the kitchen • Bedroom with ceiling fan, electric wall heater plus built in robes with hanging and shelving • Reverse cycle air conditioning in living area • Decorative electric fireplace • Washer/dryer combo discreetly housed in cupboard in study area • Complete electrical upgrade to the entire apartment including new switchboard • New electric hot water system What buyers will love: • Top floor, end unit, only a small part of the kitchen wall joins another unit • Large study room with window that be closed off from the rest of the unit • Looking into the large established trees • Can be sold with quality near new furniture • The large chair in the living room converts to a single bed • Surprisingly private with no other units looking in • Windows on two sides, enjoy a lovely cross flow ventilation and leafy outlook • Single restricted car park with remote gate • You may not need your car though so consider renting out the highly sought after car park location for around $75/week or $3,900/year for some extra spending money • Walk to the ANU, the City and Braddon in just minutes • Vacant possession with the option for early access prior to settlement • Flexible settlement timeframes • Offers prior to auction welcome The 'ELDON' development: • Low strata levies • No lifts, gyms, pools or basement making it a very simple and cheap building to live in • Double brick, solid construction that has stood the test of time • Upgraded windows • Intercom access • Communal/lockable bike storage • Communal/lockable laundry (however you won't need this as #17 has a washing machine and dryer) The Numbers (approx.): • EER: 5 stars • Strata levies: $2,956 p.a. • General rates: $2,701 p.a. • Land tax (investors only): $3,649 p.a. • Water & sewerage rates: $805 p.a. • Total funds held by owner's corporation: $461,859 as of 23/12/2025 • Living area: 43m² • 50 units in total • Age: 24 years (units plan was registered in 2002, building was built circa 1960) • Strata managing agency: Strata Managers Pty Ltd • Rental estimate (unfurnished) - $420/wk • Investors note - the property has rented extremely well with an income of $50,419 = $969/week during 2025 • Looking for a great Airbnb property manager? Rent it through CANBNB, they take care of everything To help buyers, we offer the following as part of our Friendly Auctions: • An advertised price guide • A digital brochure with everything you need to consider a purchase • A solicitor who can review the contract for FREE and provide a FREE Section 17 certificate (waiver of the cooling off) if you want to submit a pre-auction offer • Free valuations on any properties you own to help establish your current equity base or assist with finance approval • 5% deposit on exchange pre-approved

Features

1 bedroom
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 open car space
Apartment

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 1 bedroom apartments sold in Turner over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 17/81 Northbourne Avenue is $442.5k.

Median value
$442.5k
Estimated value range
$357.5k - $535k
Median days on market
63
Estimated value trend
-4%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Turner. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 17/81 Northbourne Avenue

2026
Sold
$415,000
03 Mar 2026 by Mark Larmer, of Suburbia Real Estate - Mark Larmer & Aaron Lewis

Happy sellers in Turner

89%
89% of sellers in Turner reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Turner stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 49 reviews in Turner over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 1 bedroom apartments in Turner

In the last 12 months, 32 one-bedroom apartments similar to 17/81 Northbourne Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 20% increase in one-bedroom apartments sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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