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245 Kingsford Smith Drive

Spence ACT 2615, Australia

5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
- Parking
1520 m² Land size
- Internal area
$296,000 Last sale (2001)

About this property

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245 Kingsford Smith Drive is a house in Spence that provides five bedrooms and three bathrooms within a practical layout. Set on a 1,520 m² block, the site offers generous outdoor space for family and recreational use. It was sold for $296,000 on 17 Dec 2001

Key details

Locality
Spence
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.1959955 / 149.05986677
GNAF PID
GAACT714878867
Legal parcel ID
BELC/SPEN/13/28
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
1520 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$868
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
17 Dec 2001
$296,000$194
Sale
3 Aug 1994
$50,000$32

Price per m² based on land size of 1520 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Momentum Property
14.0 km
Home.byholly - Canberra
10.6 km
Ray White - Canberra
4.9 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
9.4 km
Hayman Partners - Canberra
14.9 km
Jonny Warren Properties - Fyshwick
19.3 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
15.4 km
LJ Hooker - Belconnen
4.6 km
Catherine Halloran - Freelance Agent
3.9 km
Independent Property Group North - Lyneham
9.6 km
VERV Property - CANBERRA
11.1 km
Irwin Property - CANBERRA
14.1 km
Carter and Co Agents - Braddon
6.7 km
Independent Property Group South
17.5 km
TOWN RESIDENTIAL - BELCONNEN
4.6 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
10.5 km
Area Specialist - ACT
11.7 km
Edge ILIA MANGOS
9.5 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Mount Rogers Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Government
Melba Copland Secondary School
1.9 km
Secondary school | Government
St Monica's Primary School
1.9 km
Primary school | Catholic
Miles Franklin Primary School
2.0 km
Primary school | Government
Evatt Primary School
1.9 km
Primary school | Government
Fraser Primary School
1.6 km
Primary school | Government
Charnwood-Dunlop School
2.2 km
Primary school | Government
Florey Primary School
3.4 km
Primary school | Government
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
2.9 km
Primary school | Catholic
St Francis Xavier College
3.6 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Latham Primary School
3.5 km
Primary school | Government
St John the Apostle Primary School
3.9 km
Primary school | Catholic
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
4.9 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
5.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Gold Creek School
4.0 km
Combined school | Government
Kingsford Smith School
4.9 km
Combined school | Government
Radford College
5.9 km
Combined school | Independent
Belconnen High School
6.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Hawker College
6.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Canberra High School
6.2 km
Secondary school | Government
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What is the size of the land the house sits on?

The property sits on a 1,520 m² block, offering ample space for outdoor activities and potential landscaping

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house have?

The house features five bedrooms and three bathrooms, providing generous accommodation for a large family or guests

Which suburbs and landmarks are closest to 245 Kingsford Smith Drive?

It is located in Spence, adjacent to the suburbs of Fraser, Melba and Evatt. The large hill of Mount Rogers is about 0.5 km away, and the suburb centre of Spence is roughly 0.6 km distant

What shopping and community facilities are nearby?

A local shopping centre nearby includes a butcher, hairdresser, baker, chemist, supermarket and a petrol station, with a coffee shop inside the supermarket. The Spence/Evatt Shops on Copland Drive and a donation‑only café called "Coffee Corner" run by the Mount Rogers Community Church are also close

Are there any notable community centres in the area?

Yes, the Tongan Community Centre, rebuilt in 2007 after a fire, is situated on Copland Drive near the Spence/Evatt Shops, offering cultural and social events for residents

What geological features underlie the Spence area?

The suburb sits on Silurian‑age Hawkins Volcanics, including green‑grey dacite and quartz‑andesite in the centre and west, and a green‑grey dacitic porphyry intrusive rock with white feldspar crystals in the southeast

What is the historical significance of the suburb name "Spence"?

Spence was gazetted on 2 November 1972 and originally named after William Spence, a founder of the Australian Workers' Union. In 2023 the name was retrospectively co‑named to also honour suffragette Catherine Helen Spence

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