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78 Blacket Street

78 Blacket Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Parking
523 m² Land size
- Internal area
$575,000 Last sale

About this property

78 Blacket Street is a three‑bedroom, two‑bathroom house set on a 523 m² block in Downer, offering a functional layout that separates the living areas from the private rooms. The home includes one parking space and provides easy access to local amenities, supporting a convenient suburban lifestyle. It sold for $575,000 on 16 Jul 2014.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
SoldJul 2014$575,000$1,099
SoldOct 1998$153,000$292
SoldNov 1996$135,000$258

Price per m² based on land size of 523 m².

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714886648
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/39/16
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
523 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
2.8 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.1 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.3 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
7.6 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
9.9 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.3 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
2.8 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.2 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Ordered by:
0.6 km
Secondary school | Catholic
0.7 km
Combined school | Independent
1.1 km
Combined school | Independent
1.1 km
Secondary school | Government
1.0 km
Primary school | Government
1.3 km
Primary school | Government
1.2 km
Secondary school | Government
1.8 km
Primary school | Catholic
1.5 km
Primary school | Catholic
1.8 km
Primary school | Government
2.2 km
Primary school | Government
2.3 km
Primary school | Government
2.1 km
Combined school | Independent
2.2 km
Secondary school | Catholic
3.1 km
Secondary school | Government
3.4 km
Secondary school | Government
4.5 km
Secondary school | Government
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home at 78 Blacket Street have?

The property offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the size of the land the property sits on?

The house is set on a 523 m² block.

What type of dwelling is located at 78 Blacket Street?

It is a standalone house.

What nearby amenities are within walking distance of the property?

Dickson Library is about 0.1 km away, the Dickson Centre precinct is roughly 0.3 km, and the Quality Hotel Dickson as well as a café and veterinary clinic in the Downer shopping centre are within 0.4 km.

Which public transport options are close to the home?

The Dickson Interchange metro station and Swinden Street station are each about 0.6‑0.7 km away, providing easy access to Canberra’s light‑rail network.

Are there any recreational spaces near the property?

Yes, the Downer local oval and the nearby Dickson District Playing Fields are within 1 km, and the Dickson Wetland offers natural walking trails.

Does the area have any notable public art?

In May 2019 a bronze kangaroo sculpture was installed in the Downer shopping centre, replacing a previous missing piece.

What is the historical background of the Downer suburb?

Downer began as a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s, was used for opium poppy cultivation during World War II, and was gazetted as a suburb in 1960, named after Sir John Downer.