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60 Swinden Street

60 Swinden Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia

5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Parking
$1,470,000 Last sale

About this property

60 Swinden Street is a house in Downer that includes a primary dwelling together with a separate, privately accessed secondary dwelling, offering flexible accommodation options. The primary dwelling provides five bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open‑plan living area with double‑glazed windows and ducted reverse‑cycle air‑conditioning, and two parking spaces; the secondary dwelling is a single‑level, wheelchair‑accessible unit with its own kitchen and living space. Situated within a short walk of local shops, the Swinden Street light‑rail stop and nearby schools, the property sold for $1,470,000 on 17 May 2024.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
SoldMay 2024$1,470,000

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714889867
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/41/13
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.2 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.3 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.6 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
7.9 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.1 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.7 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.1 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.5 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Ordered by:
1.0 km
Combined school | Independent
1.0 km
Secondary school | Catholic
1.2 km
Secondary school | Government
1.2 km
Primary school | Government
1.3 km
Combined school | Independent
1.3 km
Primary school | Catholic
1.4 km
Secondary school | Government
1.4 km
Primary school | Government
1.6 km
Primary school | Government
2.0 km
Combined school | Independent
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house at 60 Swinden Street have?

The property features five bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is a separate house offering spacious family living.

What parking facilities are available at 60 Swinden Street?

The residence includes two dedicated parking spaces for residents' vehicles.

Where is 60 Swinden Street located within Canberra?

It is situated in the inner‑north suburb of Downer, which is bounded by Northbourne Avenue, Antill Street and Philip Avenue.

What public transport options are close to the property?

Swinden Street Metro station is about 0.7 km away, and the Dickson Interchange lies roughly 1 km from the house, providing easy access to the city’s metro network.

What community amenities are within walking distance of 60 Swinden Street?

The Dickson Library is approximately 0.6 km away, the Dickson Centre shopping precinct is around 0.7 km distant, and Downer’s local oval and shopping centre are nearby for recreation and daily needs.

Can you share some historical details about Swinden Street and its surroundings?

Swinden Street originally served as the driveway for a 1930s CSIRO research facility and was lined with large Camden Woolybutt gum trees planted as windbreaks. Many of those trees were removed in the 1980s due to disease, and a replacement program is underway.

What type of geological formation underlies the Downer area?

Downer sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the limestone plains that gave Canberra its historic name.