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59 Blacket Street

59 Blacket Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
2 Parking
$1,435,000 Last sale

About this property

Located on a level 1,095 m² block on the leafy Blacket Street, the house provides a U‑shaped lounge and dining area that opens onto an updated kitchen with garden views, three bedrooms each with built‑in robes (the third featuring a bay window), and a single bathroom with both a bathtub and a separate shower. The property includes a garage, carport and additional off‑street spaces for a total of two parking spots, and it is within easy walking distance of Dickson’s cafés, restaurants, light‑rail and bus stops, as well as nearby schools and sporting facilities. Sold for $1,435,000 on 2 Nov 2024.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
SoldNov 2024$1,435,000—

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714891705
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/40/30
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

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

Nearby schools

Ordered by:
Wonderschool Dickson
0.5 km
Brindabella Christian College
0.7 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
0.8 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Brindabella Christian College Early Learning Centre
0.8 km
Majura Early Childhood Centre
0.8 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
0.8 km
Lyneham High School
0.9 km
Secondary school | Government
Brilliant Stars Early Learning Centre
0.9 km
Blue Gum Early Learning Centre
1.0 km
Emmaus Christian School
1.1 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham Primary School
1.1 km
Primary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School - Preschool Unit
1.2 km
Wattle Early Childhood Centre
1.4 km
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
Dickson College
1.6 km
Secondary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
1.7 km
Primary school | Catholic
Rosary Primary School
1.8 km
Primary school | Catholic
Majura Primary School
2.0 km
Primary school | Government
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What type of dwelling is located at 59 Blacket Street?

The property at 59 Blacket Street is a standalone house. It offers a private residence setting within the Downer suburb.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?

The house features three bedrooms and one bathroom, providing accommodation suitable for a small family or couple.

What parking facilities are available at the property?

The residence includes two dedicated parking spaces, giving occupants convenient off‑street parking for two vehicles.

Which public transport options are closest to the home?

The nearest public transport is the Dickson Interchange metro station, about 0.6 km away, and the Swinden Street metro stop roughly 0.7 km distant, offering easy access to Canberra’s rail network.

What community amenities are within walking distance of 59 Blacket Street?

Within a 1 km radius you’ll find the Dickson Library (0.1 km), the Dickson Centre precinct (0.3 km), Quality Hotel Dickson (0.4 km), Dickson Wetland (0.8 km), and the Dickson District Playing Fields (0.9 km).

Can you share a brief history of the Downer suburb where the house is located?

Downer originated as a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s, even growing opium poppies during World War II. The suburb was gazetted in 1960 and retains historic tree plantings that were originally used as windbreaks for the CSIRO facilities.

What geological characteristics define the area around Blacket Street?

The ground is composed of calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. These limestone‑rich rocks give the region its historic name, the “Limestone Plains.”

What nearby landmarks might be of interest to residents?

Residents are close to the bronze kangaroo sculpture unveiled in May 2019, the local Downer shopping centre with a cafe and veterinary clinic, and the nearby St Ninian’s Church (about 1.1 km away).