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102 Melba Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
1 Parking
766 m² Land size
- Internal area
$740,000 Last sale (2015)

About this property

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102 Melba Street is a three‑bedroom house with one bathroom, situated on a 766 m² block in Downer. The layout provides a straightforward flow between living areas and the outdoor space, complemented by a single parking space, and the property sold for $740,000 on 5 Nov 2015

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24055531 / 149.14199355
GNAF PID
GAACT714887922
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/54/51
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
766 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$752
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
5 Nov 2015
$740,000$966
Sale
15 May 2002
$285,000$372
Sale
5 Dec 1995
$150,000$195

Price per m² based on land size of 766 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.7 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.2 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.1 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.4 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.6 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.1 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.6 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.2 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.4 km
Secondary school | Catholic
North Ainslie Primary School
1.7 km
Primary school | Government
Brindabella Christian College
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
1.7 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
1.9 km
Primary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
2.2 km
Combined school | Independent
St Joseph's Primary School
2.5 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
3.0 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
3.1 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.0 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Black Mountain School
3.8 km
Secondary school | Government
Campbell High School
4.2 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
4.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Early Childhood Centre
1.0 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
1.1 km
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
1.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What are the main features of the property at 102 Melba Street?

The home is a house with three bedrooms and one bathroom, sitting on a 766 m² block. It also includes a single parking space for residents

How large is the land parcel for this property?

The land measures 766 square metres, providing ample space for a garden, outdoor entertaining area, or future extensions

Which nearby amenities are within walking distance of 102 Melba Street?

Within about 1 km you’ll find Dickson Library, Exhibition Park in Canberra, the Dickson Centre precinct, and the Dickson District Playing Fields. The local oval bordered by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets is also nearby

What public transport options are close to the property?

Swinden Street Metro station is roughly 0.8 km away, and the larger Dickson Interchange is about 1.3 km distant, offering easy access to Canberra’s light‑rail network

Are there any notable community landmarks near the home?

A bronze kangaroo sculpture was unveiled in May 2019 near the Downer shopping centre, which was refurbished in the late 2010s and now hosts a cafe and a veterinary clinic. The local oval provides a recreational green space for residents

What is the geological makeup of the Downer area?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, which are overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the limestone origins of the region

Can you give a brief history of the Downer suburb?

Downer was gazetted in 1960 and was originally an agricultural research site for CSIRO, even serving as a poppy plantation during World War II. Many of the large pine and gum trees around the former CSIRO buildings were planted in the 1930s, and the area has evolved into a residential community with a local oval and shopping centre

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