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106 Melba Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
- Parking
700 m² Land size
- Internal area
$650,000 Last sale (2013)

About this property

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106 Melba Street is a four‑bedroom, two‑bathroom house positioned on a 700 m² allotment in Downer. The internal arrangement separates the main living areas from the private quarters, supporting a functional everyday routine. The property was sold for $650,000 on 16 Feb 2013

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24020864 / 149.14171632
GNAF PID
GAACT714896569
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/54/53
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
700 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$968
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
16 Feb 2013
$650,000$928

Price per m² based on land size of 700 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
10.7 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.2 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.6 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.1 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.2 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.5 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.5 km
Secondary school | Catholic
North Ainslie Primary School
1.7 km
Primary school | Government
Brindabella Christian College
1.6 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
2.6 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 is the size of the land that the house occupies?

The property sits on a 700 m² block, offering ample space for outdoor activities and landscaping

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?

The house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing comfortable accommodation for families or guests

What type of dwelling is 106 Melba Street?

It is a standalone house, distinct from apartments or townhouses, situated within the Downer suburb

Which public transport options are nearest to the property?

The Swinden Street Metro station is about 0.9 km away, while the EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is roughly 1.3 km distant, and the Dickson Interchange is around 1.4 km away

What nearby landmarks or facilities can I walk to from the home?

Phillip Avenue is just 0.5 km away, Exhibition Park in Canberra is 0.8 km, and the Canberra Racecourse is about 0.9 km from the property

Can you tell me about the historical background of the Downer area?

Downer was originally a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s and served as a poppy plantation during World War II; many large pine and gum trees planted then still line the local streets

What geological features underlie the Downer suburb?

The area sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, which are overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the region’s original 'Limestone Plains' heritage

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