Residential Property

59 Blacket Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms

1 Bathrooms

2 Parking

1095 m² Land size

$1,435,000 Last sale (2024)

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

Key details

Locality: Downer
State: ACT
Coordinates: 35.24774637 / 149.13960684
GNAF PID: GAACT714891705
Legal parcel ID: CANB/DOWN/40/30
Remoteness area: Metro
Property type: House
Land size: 1095 m²
Land Use Category: Residential

Sales history

Event	Date	Price	Price per m²
Sale	2 Nov 2024	$1,435,000	$1,310

Price per m² based on land size of 1095 m².

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

Type:

Ordered by:

Wonderschool Dickson

0.4 km

Majura Early Childhood Centre

0.6 km

Daramalan College

0.6 km

Secondary school | Catholic

Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson

0.6 km

Brilliant Stars Early Learning Centre

0.8 km

Blue Gum Early Learning Centre

0.8 km

Emmaus Christian School

0.8 km

Combined school | Independent

Brindabella Christian College

0.9 km

Combined school | Independent

Lyneham High School

0.9 km

Secondary school | Government

Brindabella Christian College Early Learning Centre

0.9 km

North Ainslie Primary School

1.1 km

Primary school | Government

North Ainslie Primary School - Hackett Preschool Unit

1.1 km

North Ainslie Primary School - Preschool Unit

1.1 km

Lyneham Primary School

1.2 km

Primary school | Government

Lyneham Primary School - Preschool Unit

1.2 km

Wattle Early Childhood Centre

1.3 km

Dickson College

1.4 km

Secondary school | Government

St Joseph's Primary School

1.7 km

Primary school | Catholic

Rosary Primary School

1.7 km

Primary school | Catholic

Majura Primary School

1.9 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)

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