About this property
The house is positioned on an 842 m² block, providing generous outdoor space that can accommodate a variety of lifestyle activities. It was sold for $127,500 on 16 Apr 1992.
9 Colton Place
9 Colton Place, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Parking
842 m²
Land size
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Internal area
$127,500
Last sale
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Apr 1992 | $127,500 | $151 |
Price per m² based on land size of 842 m².
Key details
- Locality
- Downer
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714887403
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/DOWN/50/36
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 842 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 is the size of the land on which the house at 9 Colton Place is built?
The property sits on a land parcel of 842 m².
How near is the nearest Canberra Metro station to the house?
The Swinden Street Metro station is about 0.5 km away, providing easy access to the city's rail network.
What shopping and dining options are within walking distance?
The Dickson Centre is roughly 0.9 km away and offers a variety of shops and cafés; the refurbished Downer shopping centre nearby also hosts a new café and a veterinary clinic.
Are there any nearby recreational facilities or parks?
Yes, Downer has a local oval surrounded by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets. Additional options include the Dickson District Playing Fields (≈1.2 km) and the National Hockey Centre (≈1.1 km).
What is the historical background of the Downer suburb?
Downer originated as a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s, later used for opium poppy cultivation during World War II. The area’s large pine and gum trees were planted then as windbreaks, and a bronze kangaroo sculpture was added in 2019.
What type of geology underlies the property?
The site rests on calcareous shales of the Canberra Formation, which are overlain by Quaternary alluvium.
Which political electorates does Downer belong to?
Downer is part of the federal electorate of Canberra, represented by Alicia Payne (Labor), and falls within the ACT Legislative Assembly electorate of Kurrajong.