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8 Frencham Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Parking
748 m² Land size
- Internal area
$160,000 Last sale (1991)

About this property

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8 Frencham Street is a house positioned on a 748 m² block in Downer, Australian Capital Territory. Its layout provides flexible living spaces that can accommodate a variety of lifestyle needs. The property sold for $160,000 on 9 Sep 1991

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24639296 / 149.14578013
GNAF PID
GAACT714892497
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/65/39
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
748 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$932
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
9 Sep 1991
$160,000$213

Price per m² based on land size of 748 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.2 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.6 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.7 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
7.7 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
9.9 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.9 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.1 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.4 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Dickson College
0.8 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
0.8 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
0.9 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
0.9 km
Primary school | Catholic
Daramalan College
1.0 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Majura Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Government
Brindabella Christian College
1.6 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
1.6 km
Secondary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
1.6 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham Primary School
1.9 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
2.3 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
2.6 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
2.9 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
2.5 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Campbell High School
3.5 km
Secondary school | Government
Black Mountain School
3.7 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
4.8 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Early Childhood Centre
0.4 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
0.4 km
North Ainslie Primary School - Hackett Preschool Unit
0.9 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

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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