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42 Phillip Avenue

42 Phillip Avenue, Downer ACT 2602, Australia

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
3 Parking
201 m² Internal area

About this property

42 Phillip Avenue is a north‑facing four‑bedroom house with an additional study, two bathrooms and three off‑street parking spaces, featuring a circular driveway and an enclosed carport. The layout provides separate formal and informal living areas, a spacious kitchen with stone benchtops, and multiple outdoor entertaining zones that support year‑round use, while the home is within walking distance of the light rail, local shops and several schools. Sold for Contact agent on 22 Sep 2025.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
SoldSep 2025Unknown—

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714908998
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/58/4
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Internal area
201 m²
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.9 km
3/97 Northbourne Avenue, Turner, ACT 2612
Ray White - Canberra
7.7 km
14 Wales Street, Belconnen, ACT 2617
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.4 km
108/25 Challis, Dickson, ACT 2602
HIVE Property
9.8 km
Level 1, 4 Campion Street, Deakin, ACT 2600
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.5 km
47 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, ACT 2604
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.6 km
10/285 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick, ACT 2609
Blackshaw Gungahlin
6.4 km
63 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin, ACT 2912
Agent Team - HOLT
11.7 km
Shop 6, Kippax Fair. 48 Hardwick Crs, Holt, ACT 2615
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.5 km
36 Woolley Street, Dickson, ACT 2602
Blackshaw - Manuka
9.1 km
27 Bougainville Street, Griffith, ACT 2603
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.9 km
Level 1, 101 Northbourne Ave, Turner, ACT 2612
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.2 km
14 Bougainville Street, Griffith, ACT 2603
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Ordered by:
Rosary Primary School
0.4 km
Primary school | Catholic
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.5 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
0.6 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
0.6 km
Majura Primary School
0.6 km
Primary school | Government
Dickson College
0.7 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Early Childhood Centre
1.0 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
1.1 km
Blue Gum Community School
1.3 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Government
North Ainslie Primary School - Hackett Preschool Unit
1.4 km
North Ainslie Primary School - Preschool Unit
1.4 km
Emmaus Christian School
1.4 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.7 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Wonderschool Dickson
1.7 km
Blue Gum Early Learning Centre
1.8 km
Brilliant Stars Early Learning Centre
2.0 km
Brindabella Christian College
2.2 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
2.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
2.5 km
Primary school | Government
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms are in the home at 42 Phillip Avenue?

The property offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for a family.

What type of residence is located at 42 Phillip Avenue?

It is a standalone house situated in the inner‑north suburb of Downer.

What nearby attractions and facilities are within walking distance of the property?

Within about 1 km you’ll find Exhibition Park (a major showground), the National Folk Festival venue, Dickson District Playing Fields, Canberra Racecourse, and the Dickson Centre precinct.

How close are the nearest public‑transport options?

The Swinden Street Metro station and the EPIC & Racecourse light‑rail station are each roughly 1.3 km away, providing easy access to Canberra’s rail network.

What is the historical background of the Downer suburb where the house is located?

Downer began as a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s and was used for opium poppy production during World War II. The area later developed into a residential suburb, with its local shops refurbished in the late 2010s and a new bronze kangaroo sculpture added in 2019.

What geological formation underlies the land at 42 Phillip Avenue?

The site sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, which are overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the original “Limestone Plains” of the region.