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32 Swinden Street

32 Swinden Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia

4 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
- Parking
$860,000 Last sale

About this property

32 Swinden Street is a four‑bedroom, single‑bathroom house situated on a 722 m² corner block in Downer. The 128 m² interior offers an open‑plan lounge and dining area, an updated kitchen, and a north‑facing deck that leads to a low‑maintenance garden with mature trees and a garden shed. The property sold for $860,000 on 21 Apr 2020 and is located within easy walking distance of the light rail stop, local schools, shops and bike paths, providing a convenient inner‑north lifestyle.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
SoldApr 2020$860,000

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714889911
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/36/12
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.1 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.0 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.6 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
7.9 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.2 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.6 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.1 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.5 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Ordered by:
1.0 km
Combined school | Independent
1.0 km
Secondary school | Catholic
1.2 km
Secondary school | Government
1.2 km
Primary school | Government
1.3 km
Combined school | Independent
1.3 km
Primary school | Catholic
1.4 km
Secondary school | Government
1.4 km
Primary school | Government
1.6 km
Primary school | Government
2.0 km
Combined school | Independent
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms does the house at 32 Swinden Street have?

The property features four bedrooms.

How many bathrooms are there in the home?

The house includes a single bathroom.

What is the nearest public transport option to the residence?

The closest Canberra Metro station is on Swinden Street, roughly 0.4 km away, providing easy access to the city network.

What community amenities are located within walking distance?

Within about 0.5 km you’ll find the Dickson Library and the Dickson Centre precinct, and the Downer local oval and shopping centre are just a short walk away.

Are there any notable landmarks or public art nearby?

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 café and a veterinary clinic.

What is the historical significance of Swinden Street and its trees?

Swinden Street originally served as the driveway for a 1930s CSIRO research facility; large gum trees (Camden Woolybutts) were planted then, many were removed in the 1980s and a program to replace them with local varieties is underway.

What type of underlying geology characterises the Downer area?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium – the limestone that gave Canberra its early name "Limestone Plains."

Which political electorates does the property belong to?

Downer lies in the federal electorate of Canberra, represented by Alicia Payne (Labor), and in the ACT Legislative Assembly electorate of Kurrajong.