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124 Atherton Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Parking
695 m² Land size
- Internal area
$518,500 Last sale (2009)

About this property

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124 Atherton Street is a three‑bedroom, two‑bathroom house set on a 695 m² block, offering a functional layout that separates living and sleeping areas while providing a single parking space. It sold for $518,500 on 24 Jul 2009, and the generous land size supports a variety of outdoor lifestyle options

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.23964465 / 149.14302008
GNAF PID
GAACT714895557
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/54/7
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
695 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$875
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
24 Jul 2009
$518,500$746

Price per m² based on land size of 695 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.8 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.3 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.2 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.5 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.7 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.3 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.7 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.1 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.1 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
North Ainslie Primary School
1.7 km
Primary school | Government
Daramalan College
1.6 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Blue Gum Community School
2.2 km
Combined school | Independent
Brindabella Christian College
1.7 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
1.9 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
2.0 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
2.7 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
3.1 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
3.2 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.1 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Campbell High School
4.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Black Mountain School
4.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Harrison School
4.5 km
Combined school | Government
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.9 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
1.0 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
1.1 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms are in the house at 124 Atherton Street?

The property has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is a detached house situated on a 695 m² block

What is the size of the land on which the property sits?

The land area is 695 m². It provides a modest garden space around the home

What nearby amenities or attractions are within a short distance of the address?

Phillip Avenue is only about 0.5 km away, and Exhibition Park in Canberra is roughly 0.8 km distant, offering event and showground facilities. The Canberra Racecourse and the new cafe and vet clinic at the Downer shopping centre are each within 1 km

Which public transport options are close to 124 Atherton Street?

Swinden Street Metro station is approximately 0.9 km away, providing easy access to the Canberra Metro. The EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station and Dickson Interchange are each about 1.3‑1.4 km from the property

Can you share some historical background about the Downer suburb?

Downer originated as a CSIRO agricultural research facility in the 1930s and was used for opium poppy cultivation during World War II. Large pine and gum trees were planted as windbreaks, many of which were later replaced in a 1980s‑2000s re‑planting program

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. This limestone‑based geology reflects Canberra’s original nickname, “Limestone Plains.”

How is Downer positioned in relation to major roads?

Downer is bounded by Northbourne Avenue, Antill Street and Phillip Avenue, placing it in Canberra’s inner‑north. Its location offers quick connectivity to these main arterial roads

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