80 Atherton Street

80 Atherton Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms

1 Bathrooms

1 Parking

$1,150,000 Last sale

About this property

80 Atherton Street is a privately built 1960s house comprising three bedrooms, one bathroom and a single parking space, sold for $1,150,000 on 16 Jan 2025. It offers an open‑plan living and dining area that connects to a combined kitchen and meals space, a separate garden studio with its own bathroom, and two sheltered alfresco zones opening onto a generous lawn. The property’s position provides easy walking access to nearby cafés, shops, playgrounds and public transport, supporting a balanced indoor‑outdoor lifestyle.

Sales history

Event	Date	Price	Price per m²
Sold	Jan 2025	$1,150,000	—

Key details

Locality: Downer
State: ACT
GNAF PID: GAACT714889832
Legal parcel ID: CANB/DOWN/50/4
Remoteness area: Metro
Property type: House
Land Use Category: Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:

Home.byholly - Canberra

3.5 km

3/97 Northbourne Avenue, Turner, ACT 2612

Ray White - Canberra

6.9 km

14 Wales Street, Belconnen, ACT 2617

MARQ Property - DICKSON

1.0 km

108/25 Challis, Dickson, ACT 2602

HIVE Property

9.3 km

Level 1, 4 Campion Street, Deakin, ACT 2600

The Property Collective - CANBERRA

8.3 km

47 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, ACT 2604

Bastion Property Group - Canberra

10.6 km

10/285 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick, ACT 2609

Blackshaw Gungahlin

6.5 km

63 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin, ACT 2912

Agent Team - HOLT

11.0 km

Shop 6, Kippax Fair. 48 Hardwick Crs, Holt, ACT 2615

LJ Hooker - Dickson

1.0 km

36 Woolley Street, Dickson, ACT 2602

Blackshaw - Manuka

8.8 km

27 Bougainville Street, Griffith, ACT 2603

Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON

3.4 km

Level 1, 101 Northbourne Ave, Turner, ACT 2612

Luton Properties - Dickson

8.9 km

14 Bougainville Street, Griffith, ACT 2603

* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Ordered by:

Majura Early Childhood Centre

0.7 km

Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson

0.7 km

Wonderschool Dickson

0.9 km

Daramalan College

1.1 km

Secondary school | Catholic

Emmaus Christian School

1.1 km

Combined school | Independent

Nipperville Early Learning Centre

1.2 km

Blue Gum Early Learning Centre

1.3 km

Brindabella Christian College

1.3 km

Combined school | Independent

Dickson College

1.3 km

Secondary school | Government

North Ainslie Primary School

1.3 km

Primary school | Government

North Ainslie Primary School - Hackett Preschool Unit

1.3 km

North Ainslie Primary School - Preschool Unit

1.3 km

Rosary Primary School

1.4 km

Primary school | Catholic

Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit

1.4 km

Lyneham High School

1.4 km

Secondary school | Government

Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit

1.4 km

Majura Primary School

1.4 km

Primary school | Government

Lyneham Primary School

1.6 km

Primary school | Government

Blue Gum Community School

2.1 km

Combined school | Independent

Blue Gum Early Learning Centre Hackett

2.1 km

* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home at 80 Atherton Street have?

The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom.

What type of dwelling is located at 80 Atherton Street?

It is a standalone house.

How close is the property to public transport?

The nearest Canberra Metro station on Swinden Street is about 0.5 km away, providing easy access to the city network.

What community facilities are nearby?

Within roughly 1 km you’ll find the Downer local oval, a shopping centre with a new cafe and veterinary clinic, Dickson Library, and the Canberra Racecourse.

Are there any notable landmarks or attractions close to 80 Atherton Street?

Yes, the National Hockey Centre, Exhibition Park in Canberra, and the Old Canberra Inn are all within about 1–1.2 km of the property.

What is the geological composition of the area surrounding the property?

Downer sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation overlain by Quaternary alluvium, part of the historic “Limestone Plains”.

Can you tell me about the historical background of Downer?

Downer was gazetted in 1960 and named after Sir John Downer; the suburb originally housed a CSIRO agricultural research facility, and many of the pine and gum trees around the community centre date back to the 1930s.