86 Melba Place, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Apr 2017 | $810,000 | $899 |
| Sold | May 2005 | $390,000 | $432 |
| Sold | Aug 2001 | $272,000 | $301 |
| Sold | Oct 2000 | $220,000 | $244 |
Price per m² based on land size of 901 m².
The property sits on a 901 m² block. This provides ample space for outdoor activities and landscaping.
The home features three bedrooms and one bathroom. It offers a comfortable layout for families or sharing arrangements.
The residence includes four parking spaces for vehicles. This allows convenient parking for residents and guests.
Swinden Street Canberra Metro station is located about 0.8 km away, giving easy access to the city’s rail network. Several bus routes also serve the surrounding streets.
Dickson District Playing Fields and the Canberra Racecourse are each roughly 1.1 km from the property. The local oval bounded by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets provides additional open space.
Exhibition Park in Canberra, a large showground and multi‑building venue, is about 1.0 km away. The National Folk Festival is held in the nearby area each year.
Downer began as a CSIRO agricultural research facility in the 1930s and was used for opium poppy cultivation during 1939‑1945. The suburb was gazetted in 1960 and its streets were named without a specific theme.
