About this property
89 Melba Street is a two‑bedroom house situated on a 694 m² block in Downer, Australian Capital Territory. The property sold for $165,000 on 24 Feb 1994, offering a straightforward layout that supports everyday living.
89 Melba Street
89 Melba Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
2
Bedrooms
-
Bathrooms
-
Parking
694 m²
Land size
-
Internal area
$165,000
Last sale
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Feb 1994 | $165,000 | $237 |
Price per m² based on land size of 694 m².
Key details
- Locality
- Downer
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714897650
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/DOWN/48/5
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 694 m²
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
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Frequently asked questions
What type of property is located at 89 Melba Street?
89 Melba Street is a detached house. It offers a low‑maintenance lifestyle on a modest block.
How many bedrooms does the home have?
The property features two bedrooms, providing space suitable for a small family or couple.
What is the size of the land parcel?
The house sits on 694 m² of land, giving the owners a modest garden area and room for outdoor activities.
Which public transport options are within walking distance of the property?
Swinden Street Metro station is about 0.9 km away, and the EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is roughly 1.3 km from the home, both offering convenient access to the wider Canberra network.
What local attractions and amenities are close to 89 Melba Street?
The property is near Exhibition Park (≈0.8 km) and Canberra Racecourse (≈0.9 km). The Dickson Centre precinct (≈1.2 km) and the National Hockey Centre (≈1.4 km) are also within a short drive.
What is the historical background of the Downer suburb?
Downer developed around a 1930s CSIRO research facility that grew opium poppies during World War II. The surrounding pine and gum trees were originally planted as windbreaks for the CSIRO buildings, and a bronze kangaroo sculpture was added to the local centre in May 2019.
What geological characteristics underlie the Downer area?
The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, which are overlain by Quaternary alluvium. These limestone‑based rocks reflect the original ‘Limestone Plains’ of the Canberra region.