About this property
42 Bentham Street is a house positioned on a 361 m² allotment in Yarralumla, providing a layout that supports both indoor and outdoor living. The property includes parking spaces and was sold for $705,000 on 23 Sep 2006.
42 Bentham Street
42 Bentham Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Parking
361 m²
Land size
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Internal area
$705,000
Last sale
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Sep 2006 | $705,000 | $1,952 |
| Sold | Jun 1993 | $300,000 | $831 |
Price per m² based on land size of 361 m².
Key details
- Locality
- Yarralumla
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714897140
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/YARR/102/17
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 361 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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Nearby schools
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0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
What type of dwelling is located at 42 Bentham Street and how big is the land?
42 Bentham Street is a standalone house set on a 361 m² block. The property offers a private garden area typical of Yarralumla’s residential lots.
Where is 42 Bentham Street situated in relation to Canberra’s centre?
The house is in the suburb of Yarralumla, about 3.5 km (roughly 2 mi) south‑west of Canberra’s city centre. It lies close to the Yarralumla local shopping precinct on Bentham and Novar Streets.
What local shops and services are within walking distance of the property?
The Yarralumla shopping centre on the corner of Bentham and Novar Streets provides a supermarket, chemist, dry‑cleaners, restaurants and specialty stores. Nearby parks such as Weston Park and Yarralumla Oval offer additional recreation options.
Which public transport option serves the area around 42 Bentham Street?
ACTION bus route 57 runs along Novar Street, Schlich Street and Hopetoun Circuit, connecting the suburb to Woden Interchange and the City Interchange. This provides regular service to the wider Canberra region.
What historic or heritage sites are close to 42 Bentham Street?
Within about 0.4–0.6 km you’ll find the CSIRO Forestry Precinct, the former Australian Forestry School, the historic Yarralumla brickworks and Westridge House & Grounds. These sites reflect the suburb’s early 20th‑century industrial and scientific history.
What recreational activities are available nearby?
Weston Park offers swimming areas, a miniature railway and barbecue facilities, while Yarralumla Bay on Lake Burley Griffin is home to rowing and sailing clubs. The nearby Yarralumla Neighbourhood Oval provides tennis courts and community events.
Are there any diplomatic missions close to the property?
Several embassies and high commissions are situated within a kilometre of the house, including the embassies of Paraguay, Portugal and the High Commission of Nigeria. The eastern part of Yarralumla is known for its concentration of diplomatic premises.