About this property
59 Banfield Street is a three‑bedroom house set on a 694 m² block, offering a straightforward layout that supports both family living and outdoor activities. The property was sold for $118,000 on 25 Mar 1999.
59 Banfield Street
59 Banfield Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
3
Bedrooms
-
Bathrooms
-
Parking
694 m²
Land size
-
Internal area
$118,000
Last sale
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Mar 1999 | $118,000 | $170 |
Price per m² based on land size of 694 m².
Key details
- Locality
- Downer
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714902539
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/DOWN/53/26
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 694 m²
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
Ordered by:
Popularity is a formula combining local activity, sales speed, and rental speed signals.
* Approximate straight-line distances
Nearby schools
Ordered by:
* Approximate straight-line distances
Frequently asked questions
What type of dwelling is located at 59 Banfield Street?
59 Banfield Street is a house featuring three bedrooms. It sits on a 694 m² land parcel in the inner‑north suburb of Downer.
How large is the land that the property occupies?
The property sits on a 694 square‑metre block, providing ample space for a garden or outdoor activities.
What nearby attractions or venues are within walking distance?
Exhibition Park in Canberra is about 0.7 km away, the Canberra Racecourse is roughly 0.9 km distant, and the Dickson Centre is around 1.4 km from the house.
Which public transport options are close to the home?
The Swinden Street Metro station is approximately 1.1 km away, while the EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is about 1.2 km from the property.
Are there any recreational facilities nearby?
Yes, the local oval bordered by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets is within the suburb, and the Dickson District Playing Fields are about 1.2 km away.
What is the historical background of the Downer area?
Downer originated as a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s, later used for opium poppy cultivation during World War II, and retains historic pine and gum trees planted as windbreaks.
What geological features characterize the Downer suburb?
The area sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the original ‘Limestone Plains’ that gave Canberra its early name.