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3 Mcgowen Close

3 Mcgowen Close, Spence ACT 2615, Australia

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Parking
489 m² Land size
187 m² Internal area
$850,000 Last sale

About this property

3 Mcgowen Close is a four‑bedroom, two‑bathroom house positioned on a 489 m² block in Spence, featuring a functional floor plan that links the living room with a fireplace, a renovated kitchen and meals area, and an elevated rear deck offering parkland views. The bedrooms, each with built‑in robes, are set off a central hallway with the master suite positioned for added privacy. The property provides parking spaces through a single garage with internal access and a carport, and it was sold for $850,000 on 23 Jul 2024.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
SoldJul 2024$850,000$1,738
SoldMay 2022$830,000$1,697
SoldJun 2017$480,000$981
SoldApr 1998$128,500$262
SoldMay 1992$140,000$286

Price per m² based on land size of 489 m².

Key details

Locality
Spence
State
ACT
GNAF PID
GAACT714875435
Legal parcel ID
BELC/SPEN/22/2
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
489 m²
Internal area
187 m²
Land Use Category
Residential

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Momentum Property
14.0 km
Home.byholly - Canberra
10.4 km
Ray White - Canberra
4.9 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
9.2 km
Hayman Partners - Canberra
14.9 km
Jonny Warren Properties - Fyshwick
19.2 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
15.3 km
LJ Hooker - Belconnen
4.6 km
Catherine Halloran - Freelance Agent
4.0 km
Independent Property Group North - Lyneham
9.4 km
VERV Property - CANBERRA
11.0 km
Irwin Property - CANBERRA
14.2 km
Carter and Co Agents - Braddon
6.4 km
Independent Property Group South
17.5 km
TOWN RESIDENTIAL - BELCONNEN
4.6 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
10.4 km
Area Specialist - ACT
11.5 km
Edge ILIA MANGOS
9.3 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Ordered by:
1.5 km
Primary school | Government
1.7 km
Primary school | Government
1.8 km
Primary school | Government
1.9 km
Primary school | Catholic
1.9 km
Secondary school | Government
1.9 km
Primary school | Government
2.5 km
Primary school | Government
3.1 km
Primary school | Catholic
3.5 km
Primary school | Government
3.6 km
Primary school | Government
3.7 km
Primary school | Government
3.8 km
Secondary school | Catholic
3.8 km
Combined school | Government
4.8 km
Secondary school | Government
5.1 km
Combined school | Government
5.6 km
Combined school | Independent
5.9 km
Combined school | Independent
6.1 km
Secondary school | Government
6.2 km
Secondary school | Government
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms are in the house at 3 Mcgowen Close?

The property offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms. This provides ample space for a medium‑sized family.

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

The residence sits on a 489 m² block, giving a moderate yard area for gardening or outdoor activities.

What parking accommodation is provided with the home?

The house includes one garage, offering secure off‑street parking for a vehicle.

What type of dwelling is located at 3 Mcgowen Close?

It is a detached house, classified simply as a ‘House’ in the property description.

What nearby shopping and service amenities are available to residents?

A local shopping centre nearby contains a butcher, hairdresser, baker, chemist, supermarket and petrol station, with the supermarket also housing a coffee shop. Another retail hub, the Spence/Evatt Shops, is situated on Copland Drive.

Are there any recreational or natural open spaces close to the property?

The suburb features a neighbourhood oval bordering Clarey Crescent and a water‑tower bush area in the northwest, both offering open‑space recreation within a short walk.

What is the historical background of the suburb of Spence?

Spence was gazetted on 2 November 1972 and its streets are named after trade unionists. Originally named for William Spence, it was co‑named in 2023 to also honour suffragette Catherine Helen Spence.

What geological characteristics are typical for the area around Spence?

The suburb sits on Silurian‑age Hawkins Volcanics, including green‑grey dacite and quartz‑andesite in its centre and west, a green‑grey dacitic porphyry with white feldspar crystals in the southeast, and a small shale lens patch in the south‑central part.