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42 Redfern Street

Cook ACT 2614

3
1
2
790 m²
House
Last sold for $1,250,000
Mark LarmerMark Larmer, last sold this property on 16 February 2026 after 25 days on market.

Overview

Fully renovated throughout with amazing outdoor spaces

Please note, if not sold prior, this property will be going to auction, on site, 3pm, Tuesday 17th of February 2026. The advertised price guide is there to help give buyers a bracket to work from and can be updated as the campaign progresses. Offers prior to auction, above the guide price and accompanied with a section 17, are welcomed. When considering the location of this home, you'll immediately appreciate its setting among surrounding parks and nature reserves, making morning walks, weekend bike rides or an after-work unwind feel effortless. Nearby reserves and open spaces are ideal for families, dog owners (with a dog-friendly community oval close by), or anyone who values having nature right on their doorstep. The rejuvenated Cook local shops include the Cook Grocer, All My Friends bar and the popular Little Oink Café. The home is also well positioned for access to quality primary and secondary schools, adding to its appeal for families looking to settle into this well-established neighbourhood. Public transport options and nearby arterial roads provide easy connections to Belconnen Town Centre, the City and the wider Canberra region, keeping daily commuting simple and stress-free. What truly sets this location apart is its balance-quiet and residential, yet close to everything you need. This is a setting that genuinely supports a relaxed, convenient lifestyle and it's easy to see why Cook remains such a tightly held and well-loved suburb. Be sure to watch our detailed, uncut walkthrough video before (and after) your inspection. It's available 24/7 and provides the most comprehensive overview of the home's features and benefits, inside and out-easily the most informative property video you'll watch during your search. To receive a copy of the digital brochure, which includes an explanation of our buyer-friendly sales campaign, the full contract and much more, please send us an email via any of the web portals with your full name and mobile number and it will be automatically sent to you. Features Overview: • Free-standing, separate-title home on a generous land size • Solid double-brick construction throughout • Significantly renovated to a very high standard, including double glazing • Large pergola-covered timber deck extending the two internal living spaces • Vacant possession-no need to wait for owners or tenants • Early access prior to settlement available via occupation licence if required • Flexible settlement options available • Offers prior to auction welcomed The numbers (approx): • Living area: 130m2 • Deck/pergola covered entertaining area: 46m2 • Garage: 37m2 • Storeroom under house - 22m2 • Front terrace – 13m2 • Block size: 790m2 • Age of original home: 54 years (Completed 1972) with multiple updates since • General Rates: $4,082 p.a. • Water & sewerage rates: $804 p.a. • Land tax (investors only): $8,064 p.a. • Conservative rental estimate (unfurnished, 12m lease): $750/wk • Energy rating: 4 stars (with potential for 6 stars) Inside: • 2.58m high ceilings with ornate cornices and ceiling fans • Brivis 6-star 20kW ducted gas heating • Brivis ducted evaporative cooling • Bamboo flooring to living areas, premium carpets to bedrooms, tiles to wet areas • North-facing living room filled with natural light, dual roller blinds • Dining room opening to rear deck via double French doors • Renovated kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops, dishwasher, pyrolytic electric oven, 4-burner gas cooktop with externally ducted rangehood over, soft-close Blumotion drawers, fridge and microwave cavities • Renovated laundry with stone benchtop, overhead storage and included washer/dryer • Generous bedrooms each with ample built-in robes • Main bedroom accommodates king-size bed and enjoys north-facing light (as does bedroom two) • Bedroom three includes built-in desk and overlooks the rear yard • Renovated bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, floor-to-ceiling tiling, floating vanity and external ventilation; separate toilet room • 2 lots of storage cupboards in hall • Smart-cabled home with ethernet and TV coax throughout, NBN (FTTN) ready • 3-phase underground power and CAT6 phone line • LED dimmable lighting throughout, tri-colour switching to bathroom and bedroom three • Crimsafe security screens to front and rear doors • Ring doorbell/security camera system and garage camera Outside: • Original river stone feature to lower exterior and rendered exterior • Huge, insulated, pergola-covered timber deck with built-in LED lighting, heaters and fans • Large paved entertaining area below the deck • Beautifully maintained gardens with fruit trees (lemon, lime, mandarin, pomegranate, pineapple guava and olive), garden beds and expansive turf area (think trampoline, swing set or inground pool) • Fully enclosed rear yard, ideal for children and pets • Clothesline • Automated irrigation system • Single garage (serviced Dec 2025) with remote entry, workbench with shelving and a 3 phase power connection isolator ready for your EV • Single carport (unapproved) • Driveway parking for up to four additional vehicles plus gated side access for trailer or boat • Rheem gas instantaneous hot water system Construction info: • Timber bearers and joists with concrete slab to wet areas • Double-brick internal and external walls • Conventionally pitched timber roof with R7.0 insulation • Restored concrete tile roof • Timber window frames with double glazing • Colourbond gutters, downpipes and fencing (two sides), 1.8m timber fencing to the other Our Friendly Auction System Includes: • We refer a solicitor who can do a free review of the contract and provide a Section 17 certificate required for pre-auction offers • Assistance with contract amendments such as an occupation licence or settlement variations • 5% exchange deposit pre-approved via EFT

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 carspaces
2 open car spaces
790 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Cook over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 42 Redfern Street is $992.5k.

Median value
$992.5k
Estimated value range
$885k - $1.25m
Median days on market
23
Estimated value trend
-1%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Cook. 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 42 Redfern Street

2026
Sold
$1,250,000
16 Feb 2026 by Mark Larmer, of Suburbia Real Estate - Mark Larmer & Aaron Lewis
2020
Sold
$1,135,000
Auction Sale on 12 Dec 2020 by Lauren Laing, of The Property Collective

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Cook

In the last 12 months, 14 three-bedroom houses similar to 42 Redfern Street, have been sold.

This represents a 30% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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