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153 Atherton Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
- Parking
524 m² Land size
98 m² Internal area
$778,000 Last sale (2019)

About this property

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This three‑bedroom, one‑bathroom house sits on a 524 m² block in Downer, offering a straightforward layout that separates living areas from the private bedrooms. The property was sold for $778,000 on 17 Aug 2019, reflecting its suitability for families seeking a modest home with ample outdoor space

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.239019 / 149.14475073
GNAF PID
GAACT714901783
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/52/27
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
524 m²
Internal area
98 m²
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$815
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
17 Aug 2019
$778,000$1,484
Sale
24 Oct 2001
$239,950$457

Price per m² based on land size of 524 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.9 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.5 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.3 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.6 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.7 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.4 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.8 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.2 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.0 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.2 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.6 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
1.8 km
Primary school | Government
Daramalan College
1.7 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Blue Gum Community School
2.1 km
Combined school | Independent
Brindabella Christian College
1.8 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
2.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
2.2 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
2.8 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
3.3 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
3.4 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.2 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Campbell High School
4.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Black Mountain School
4.1 km
Secondary school | Government
Harrison School
4.4 km
Combined school | Government
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.7 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
0.9 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
1.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house have?

The property features three bedrooms and one bathroom, making it suitable for a small family or couple

What is the size of the land the house sits on?

It is positioned on a 524 m² block, providing generous outdoor space for gardening or recreation

What public transport options are nearby and how far are they?

Swinden Street Metro station is approximately 1.1 km away, while the EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is about 1.2 km distant, offering convenient access to the city

Which local attractions or venues are within walking distance?

Exhibition Park (0.7 km), Canberra Racecourse (0.9 km) and the Dickson Centre precinct (around 1.4 km) are all close by, providing options for events, dining and shopping

What is the geological makeup of the Downer area?

The suburb rests on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, the limestone that gave Canberra its original name “Limestone Plains”

Can you share a brief history of the Downer suburb?

Downer originated as a 1930s CSIRO agricultural research site, served as a poppy plantation during World II, and still retains historic trees planted as windbreaks, some of which have been replaced in recent decades

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