What Canberra's median house price bought you at weekend auctions in Canberra

Last week’s Domain June Quarter 2018 House Price Report revealed Canberra’s median house price is $749,965, up 6.2 per cent this time last year.

Although the median house price in Canberra has surged, have no fear as there are still a range of options under this figure.

Over the weekend, from reported results, seven properties in Canberra sold under the hammer for a price below Canberra’s median house price. An additional three also sold prior to auction.

Amaroo (pictured above) 

5 Clarendon Street

Sold: $616,000

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom Amaroo home was marketed as “one of the prettiest, light-filled homes you will find in Amaroo”. Features include a covered entertainment terrace, quality kitchen appliances and ducted evaporative cooling and gas heating.

Banks

​2 Fern Place

Sold: $540,000

Located in one of Canberra’s most affordable suburbs, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home was sure to be a hit with young families. An outdoor entertaining area and large backyard are among the most notable features.

Cook

​8 Bourne Street

Sold: $647,000

In Canberra’s north, this free-standing townhouse has a north-facing formal lounge to capture the winter sun. It has three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms and is split level.

Gungahlin

​24 Mary Gillespie Avenue

Sold: $717,000

Architecturally designed, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is ideally located in the heart of the Gungahlin region. It features a northern orientation, in-slab heating, raked ceilings and highlight windows.

Latham

​5 Mocatta Place

Sold: $462,000

The most affordable sale from the weekend auctions was this three-bedroom dual occupancy home in Latham. It has a functional floor plan with both formal and informal living spaces.

Lyons

​104 Launceston Street

Sold: $665,000

Behind the classic red-brick Canberra facade, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom Lyons home has recently undergone renovations. It was marketed as having “a large easy care backyard” and “a fantastic opportunity to secure a large parcel of land.”

Melba

​9 Sherwin Place

Sold: $732,000

This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Melba was presented as a family home. It features separate living areas, renovated bathrooms and multiple entertaining areas.