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106 Melba Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 158m2
Land area: 700m2
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Property Details for 106 Melba St, Downer

106 Melba St, Downer is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1963. The property has a land size of 700m2 and floor size of 158m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2013.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1963
Floor Size
158m2
Land Size
700m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 53, Section 54

Last Listing description (February 2013)

Nestled in a tree lined street, this beautiful home is positioned in an enviable Inner North location, an easy walk to the vibrant Dickson shopping centre, with its wide selection of cafe's, restaurants, shops and amenities. The home is set well back from the street, beyond the practical circular paved driveway. Presented in excellent condition throughout, the four bedroom, two bathroom home, with two separate and distinct living areas, is a tantalising offering. Formal, informal, indoor and outdoor living areas are seamlessly linked, yet easily separated for family requirements. Summer and winter comfort is guaranteed by the ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, and there is an adundance of storage throughout. This is a home for all seasons, where alfresco dining on the private and covered terrace is an absolutely delight. Surrounded by breath-taking gardens, which features a year round colour palette of camellias, roses, helebores, clematis,weeping maple, tortured filbert and spring bulbs, all easily kept at their peak for your enjoyment by three water tanks. With no lawns to mow, there will be extra time to spend on hobbies in the ultimate solid brick garage, which features multiple power points. This wonderful family home is within the area for a selection of highly sought after schools, three universities, close to bike paths, and only one bus ride to the Central Business District.

Features include:
* Impressive, tree lined street
* Practical paved circular driveway
* Cleverly designed, and thoughtfully extended
* Two distinct living areas
* Northern light to the living and family rooms
* A choice of two bathrooms
* Open plan dining and kitchen with an abundance of cupboards
* Wool berber carpet & easy care flooring
* Three skylights plus 'Tastics' in both bathrooms
* Dishwasher included
* Rinnai gas hot water
* Expansive entertainment terrace
* Amazing gardens to explore
* No lawn to mow!
* Automatic sprinkler system in the rear garden
* 3 water tanks, two with electric pumps
* The solid brick garage boasts multiple power points
* Convenient automatic access to the garage and main gate
* The carport provides an outdoor power-point (perfect to plug in for a caravan)
* Zoned and ducted, reverse cycle air conditioning throughout
* A short drive to the city and walking distance of the wide array of restaurants and cafes of Dickson

EER: 4
Land Size: 700m2
Land Rates: $1,718 approx
Land Value: $418,000 approx

Aniko & Peter Carey : 0429 487 939 Aniko

Property History for 106 Melba St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$650,000
16 Feb 2013
  • 16 Feb 2013
    Sold for $650,000
  • 17 Jan 2013
    Listed for Sale Auction
  • 02 Dec 1992
    Transferred
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About Downer 2602

The size of Downer is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.9% of total area. The population of Downer in 2016 was 3662 people. By 2021 the population was 4296 showing a population growth of 17.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Downer is 30-39 years. Households in Downer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Downer work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 61.50% of the homes in Downer were owner-occupied compared with 57.30% in 2016.

Downer has 1,812 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 37.25% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 52.26% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,202,758 while the median value for Units is $621,531.
  • Houses have a median rent of $680 while Units have a median rent of $490.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and 3 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 74 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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