Residential Property

87 Atherton Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms

1 Bathrooms

2 Parking

$1,175,000 Last sale (2023)

About this property

87 Atherton Street is a detached house in Downer that sold for $1,175,000 on 24 Jan 2023, offering three bedrooms, one bathroom and two parking spaces. The residence is arranged around an open‑plan lounge and kitchen, featuring vaulted ceilings, solid Mountain Ash timber flooring and large windows that flood the interior with natural light, while the three bedrooms each include built‑in robes.

Set on an ≈ 836 m² block within a quiet leafy street, the home backs onto a sizable garden and lies within a short walk of the Swinden St light‑rail stop, local cafés, shops and schools, supporting an easy‑going family lifestyle

Key details

Locality: Downer
State: ACT
Coordinates: 35.24153475 / 149.13758657
GNAF PID: GAACT714892292
Legal parcel ID: CANB/DOWN/44/5
Remoteness area: Metro
Property type: House
Land Use Category: Residential

Sales history

Event	Date	Price	Price per m²
Sale	24 Jan 2023	$1,175,000	—

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:

Home.byholly - Canberra

3.5 km

3/97 Northbourne Avenue, Turner, ACT 2612

Ray White - Canberra

6.8 km

14 Wales Street, Belconnen, ACT 2617

MARQ Property - DICKSON

1.0 km

108/25 Challis, Dickson, ACT 2602

HIVE Property

9.2 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

10.9 km

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

LJ Hooker - Dickson

0.9 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

Type:

Ordered by:

Nipperville Early Learning Centre

0.5 km

Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit

0.7 km

Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit

0.7 km

Majura Primary School

0.7 km

Primary school | Government

Rosary Primary School

0.8 km

Primary school | Catholic

Majura Early Childhood Centre

1.0 km

Dickson College

1.0 km

Secondary school | Government

Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson

1.1 km

Emmaus Christian School

1.4 km

Combined school | Independent

North Ainslie Primary School

1.5 km

Primary school | Government

North Ainslie Primary School - Hackett Preschool Unit

1.5 km

North Ainslie Primary School - Preschool Unit

1.5 km

Wonderschool Dickson

1.6 km

Daramalan College

1.6 km

Secondary school | Catholic

Blue Gum Community School

1.7 km

Combined school | Independent

Blue Gum Early Learning Centre Hackett

1.7 km

Blue Gum Early Learning Centre

1.8 km

Brindabella Christian College

2.0 km

Combined school | Independent

Lyneham High School

2.1 km

Secondary school | Government

Lyneham Primary School

2.3 km

Primary school | Government

* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What are the main features of the home at 87 Atherton Street?

The property offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and includes 2 parking spaces. It sold for $1,175,000

How far is the nearest Canberra Metro station from 87 Atherton Street?

The Swinden Street Metro station is approximately 0.4 km away, providing easy access to public transport

What recreational facilities are close to the property?

Downer’s local oval is situated within the suburb, and the National Hockey Centre, a field‑hockey stadium, is about 0.9 km from the house

What shopping and dining options are nearby?

The refurbished Downer shopping centre, which now includes a café and a veterinary clinic, is within the suburb, and the Old Canberra Inn, a hotel and restaurant, is roughly 1 km away

What community facilities can I reach on foot?

The Dickson Library is about 0.9 km away, and the Dickson Centre precinct, offering a range of shops and services, is also roughly 0.9 km from the property

What is the geological background of the Downer area?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the limestone foundations that gave Canberra its historic name ‘Limestone Plains’

Which political electorates does the property fall under?

Downer is located in the federal electorate of Canberra and the ACT Legislative Assembly electorate of Kurrajong

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