8 Frencham Street
Downer ACT 2602, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Downer
- State
- ACT
- Coordinates
Latitude and longitude for the mapped property location.
- 35.24639296 / 149.14578013
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714892497
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/DOWN/65/39
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 748 m²
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Market estimates
Based on curated rent estimate.
Confidence ratings show how closely the estimate matches the comparable property data we currently have.
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Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | 9 Sep 1991 | $160,000 | $213 |
Price per m² based on land size of 748 m².
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Frequently asked questions
What is the size of the land that the house at 8 Frencham Street occupies?
The house sits on a 748 m² block. This provides ample space for garden, outdoor living or future development within the Downer suburb
How is the location of 8 Frencham Street described within the suburb of Downer?
It is located on Frencham Street, which borders the local oval formed by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets. The property is centrally positioned in the inner‑north area of Canberra
What historical background does the Downer area have?
Downer was originally an agricultural research facility for the CSIRO, used during World War II for opium poppy cultivation. The surrounding large pine and gum trees date from that era and were planted as windbreaks for the CSIRO buildings
What geological formation underlies the land around 8 Frencham Street?
The site lies on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This limestone‑rich base reflects Canberra’s historic name, “Limestone Plains.”
What recreational amenities are nearby the property?
A local oval is situated between Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets, offering open space for sport and leisure. The Dickson District Playing Fields are also within about 0.5 km, providing additional facilities
Which public transport options are closest to 8 Frencham Street?
The Swinden Street Metro station is roughly 1 km away, while the Dickson Interchange is about 1.2 km from the property. A bus shelter at Officer Crescent is also situated nearby, offering convenient bus services
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