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86 Melba Place

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
4 Parking
901 m² Land size
- Internal area
$810,000 Last sale (2017)

About this property

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Located in Downer, this three‑bedroom house sits on a 901 m² block and offers a single bathroom together with four parking spaces, creating a functional separation between communal and private zones. The property sold for $810,000 on 12 Apr 2017

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24058644 / 149.14278114
GNAF PID
GAACT714887141
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/54/43
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
901 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$835
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
12 Apr 2017
$810,000$899
Sale
27 May 2005
$390,000$432
Sale
16 Aug 2001
$272,000$301
Sale
16 Oct 2000
$220,000$244

Price per m² based on land size of 901 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.7 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.3 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.1 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.4 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.6 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.2 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.6 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.2 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.4 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.5 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Brindabella Christian College
1.6 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
1.6 km
Primary school | Government
Lyneham High School
1.8 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
2.0 km
Primary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
2.1 km
Combined school | Independent
St Joseph's Primary School
2.6 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
3.0 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
3.1 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.0 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Black Mountain School
3.9 km
Secondary school | Government
Campbell High School
4.1 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
4.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Early Childhood Centre
1.0 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
1.1 km
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.9 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What is the size of the land at 86 Melba Place?

The property sits on a 901 m² block. This provides ample space for outdoor activities and landscaping

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house have?

The home features three bedrooms and one bathroom. It offers a comfortable layout for families or sharing arrangements

What parking facilities are provided at the property?

The residence includes four parking spaces for vehicles. This allows convenient parking for residents and guests

Which public transport options are nearby?

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

What recreational or sporting venues are close to the home?

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

Are there any cultural or event venues within walking distance?

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

Can you share some historical background about the Downer suburb?

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

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