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161 Atherton Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
3 Parking
893 m² Land size
- Internal area
$190,000 Last sale (2000)

About this property

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161 Atherton Street is a three‑bedroom, single‑bathroom house with three parking spaces on an 893 m² block. The layout offers a straightforward flow between the main living areas and the garden, supporting a low‑maintenance lifestyle. It sold for $190,000 on 11 Apr 2000

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.23911135 / 149.1456432
GNAF PID
GAACT714909893
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/53/21
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
893 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$778
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
11 Apr 2000
$190,000$212

Price per m² based on land size of 893 m².

Real Estate Agencies

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

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
0.9 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.1 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.3 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
2.0 km
Combined school | Independent
Brindabella Christian College
1.9 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
2.1 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
2.3 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
2.9 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
4.2 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
0.8 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
0.9 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house at 161 Atherton Street have?

The property features three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a separate house offering comfortable living space for a small family or couple

What is the size of the land on which the house is built?

The house sits on a generous 893 m² block, providing ample outdoor area for gardening, recreation, or potential extensions

What parking facilities are available at the property?

The home includes three parking spaces, giving residents convenient off‑street parking for multiple vehicles

Which nearby attractions are within walking distance of the property?

Within 1 km you’ll find Exhibition Park (0.7 km), the Canberra Racecourse (0.9 km) and the National Folk Festival site (0.9 km), offering easy access to events and outdoor activities

How close is the property to public transport options?

Swinden Street Metro station is about 1.1 km away, and the EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is roughly 1.2 km from the house, providing convenient rail connections

What is the geological makeup of the Downer area?

Downer sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the limestone foundations that gave Canberra its original name "Limestone Plains."

Can you share a brief history of the Downer suburb?

Downer was gazetted in 1960 and named after Sir John Downer. The area originally housed a CSIRO agricultural research facility, which during World War II grew opium poppy for medicinal purposes; many of the large pine and gum trees date from that era

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