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38 Blacket Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Parking
1449 m² Land size
- Internal area
$890,000 Last sale (2016)

About this property

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38 Blacket Street is a detached house set on a 1,449 m² block in Downer, offering a layout that supports both indoor living and outdoor activities. The property includes parking spaces and a sizable garden area, contributing to a relaxed suburban lifestyle. It was sold for $890,000 on 13 Oct 2016

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24769644 / 149.13602411
GNAF PID
GAACT714892315
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
1449 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$795
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
13 Oct 2016
$890,000$614
Sale
19 Jan 1998
$131,000$90

Price per m² based on land size of 1449 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
2.8 km
Ray White - Canberra
6.8 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.4 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
7.6 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.0 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.3 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
2.7 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.2 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Daramalan College
0.6 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Emmaus Christian School
0.9 km
Combined school | Independent
Brindabella Christian College
0.7 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
0.8 km
Secondary school | Government
North Ainslie Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
1.0 km
Primary school | Government
Dickson College
1.6 km
Secondary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
1.6 km
Primary school | Catholic
Rosary Primary School
1.8 km
Primary school | Catholic
Majura Primary School
2.0 km
Primary school | Government
Turner School
2.0 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
2.1 km
Primary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
2.5 km
Combined school | Independent
Merici College
2.2 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Black Mountain School
2.9 km
Secondary school | Government
Campbell High School
3.5 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
4.1 km
Secondary school | Government
Brindabella Christian College Early Learning Centre
0.8 km
Wonderschool Dickson
0.4 km
Majura Early Childhood Centre
0.7 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What type of property is located at 38 Blacket Street and how much land does it sit on?

38 Blacket Street is a standalone house. It sits on a generous 1,449 m² block, providing ample outdoor space

How far is the nearest public transport from the property?

The Swinden Street Metro station is approximately 0.4 km away, and the Dickson Interchange, another Metro station, is also about 0.4 km from the house

What nearby amenities can residents walk to?

Within a short walk you’ll find the Dickson Centre and Dickson Library (both about 0.3 km), the Quality Hotel Dickson (0.4 km), and the National Hockey Centre (around 0.8 km). The area also includes a cafe and veterinary clinic in the refurbished Downer shopping centre

What is the historical background of the Downer suburb?

Downer was originally an agricultural research facility for the CSIRO in the 1930s, and during World War II it grew opium poppy for medicinal use. Many of the large pine and gum trees were planted then as windbreaks, and some remain today after a refurbishment program

What geological formation underlies the property?

The site sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, which are overlain by Quaternary alluvium – the limestone that gave Canberra its original name "Limestone Plains"

Which political electorates does 38 Blacket Street belong to?

The property falls within the federal electorate of Canberra, represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party, and the ACT Legislative Assembly electorate of Kurrajong

Is there any notable public art or landmark close to the house?

A bronze kangaroo sculpture was unveiled in May 2019 near the Downer shopping centre, replacing an earlier piece that had gone missing

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