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9 Melba Street

9 Melba Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
2 Parking
205 m² Internal area
$1,735,000 Last sale

About this property

9 Melba Street is a three‑bedroom, one‑bathroom house on a 872 m² block in Downer, Australian Capital Territory, sold for $1,735,000 on 17 Nov 2021. The 205 m² residence, extended in 2005, offers an open‑plan layout with separate living areas that open onto covered decks and a rear courtyard, a kitchen equipped with stainless‑steel appliances, timber flooring throughout, and a double‑garage with an attached workshop plus a separate laundry. Its northern orientation and proximity to the Dickson Group Centre, Northbourne Avenue and the light rail provide convenient access to nearby amenities while retaining a private garden setting.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
SoldNov 2021$1,735,000

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714897496
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/39/25
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Internal area
205 m²
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
2.9 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.3 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.4 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
7.6 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
9.9 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.5 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
2.9 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.2 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Ordered by:
1.2 km
Primary school | Government
1.3 km
Primary school | Catholic
1.4 km
Secondary school | Government
1.4 km
Secondary school | Catholic
1.4 km
Combined school | Independent
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
1.6 km
Primary school | Government
1.7 km
Secondary school | Government
1.9 km
Primary school | Government
2.2 km
Combined school | Independent
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 9 Melba Street have?

The home features three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a detached house offering comfortable family living.

What parking facilities are available at the property?

The residence includes two designated parking spaces. These are provided on the property for resident use.

What is the listed price for the house at 9 Melba Street?

The property is listed at $1,735,000. This price reflects the current market offering for the home.

Which nearby amenities are within walking distance of 9 Melba Street?

Dickson Library is just 0.3 km away, and the Dickson Centre is about 0.5 km from the house. A quality hotel and the Dickson suburb are also within roughly 0.6 km.

What recreational facilities are close to the property?

The Dickson District Playing Fields are around 0.7 km away, and the nearby Dickson Wetland is about 0.8 km from the home. Both provide open space for outdoor activities.

Which public transport options are nearby?

Swinden Street, a Canberra Metro station, is approximately 0.7 km away, and the Dickson Interchange is about 0.8 km distant, offering convenient access to the city’s rail network.

Can you share any historical background about the Downer suburb?

Downer was gazetted in 1960 and named after Sir John Downer, a former Premier of South Australia and an early Australian senator. The area originally served as a CSIRO agricultural research site, with historic trees planted in the 1930s and a community centre built for the CSIRO.