About this property
5 Dowling Street, Watson is a four‑bedroom house set on a 722 m² site, offering a straightforward layout that accommodates family living and outdoor activities. The property was sold for $149,000 on 26 Nov 1997.
5 Dowling Street
5 Dowling Street, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
4
Bedrooms
-
Bathrooms
-
Parking
722 m²
Land size
-
Internal area
$149,000
Last sale
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Nov 1997 | $149,000 | $206 |
Price per m² based on land size of 722 m².
Key details
- Locality
- Watson
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714920033
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/WATS/54/6
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 722 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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LJ Hooker - Gungahlin
6.4 km
* Approximate straight-line distances
Nearby schools
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Frequently asked questions
How many bedrooms does the house at 5 Dowling Street have?
The property features four bedrooms. It offers ample space for a family or for home‑office arrangements.
What is the size of the land that the property sits on?
The house is situated on a 722 m² block of land. This size provides room for a garden, outdoor entertaining, or future extensions.
Which public transport services are available near the property?
Watson is served by ACTION bus routes R9 and 50, with Antill Street also covered by route 53. In addition, the Canberra Light Rail line runs along Phillip Avenue, providing a direct link to Civic and Gungahlin.
What parks or recreational areas are within a short distance of the home?
Justice Robert Hope Park is about 0.8 km away, and Dickson Wetland lies roughly 1.4 km from the property. Other nearby green spaces include Calvert Park and the playing fields at Dickson District, both within 1.5 km.
How far is the nearest light rail station from the property?
The EPIC and Racecourse light rail station is approximately 1.8 km from 5 Dowling Street, offering easy access to the Canberra Metro network.
What geological features can be found in the Watson area?
Watson sits on calcareous shales of the Canberra Formation, overlain in places by Quaternary alluvium. These rocks include the limestone that gave Canberra its original name, “Limestone Plains.”
Why is the suburb of Watson named as it is?
Watson is named after John Christian Watson, the third Prime Minister of Australia. The suburb name was officially gazetted on 7 April 1960.