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15 Atherton Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 5
Floor area: 89m2
Land area: 694m2
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Property Details for 15 Atherton St, Downer

15 Atherton St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 5 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 694m2 and floor size of 89m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2023.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1960
Floor Size
89m2
Land Size
694m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 2, Section 42

Last Listing description (April 2023)

This immaculate fully renovated home is located on a quiet tree-lined street within
walking distance to the light rail, Downer shops, and Dickson shopping precinct. It is the
only suburb in North Canberra that is in three primary school catchments: Lyneham

Primary, Majura Primary and Ainslie school.

This is a home which has been thoughtfully renovated in 2019 to achieve an astounding
6-star energy rating, keeping it cool in summer and toasty warm in winter. The interior
exudes the classical Hamptons elegance, complemented by a kitchen with upmarket
appliances, triple glazed windows with honeycomb blinds, a large entertaining deck
plus the huge four car garage/kids play area/workshop.

Surrounded by beautiful established gardens, this is a wonderful opportunity to secure
a fantastic home with nothing left to do in such a convenient location so close to
lifestyle amenities. Inspections highly recommended.

- Fully insulated walls (R2.7), ceiling (R6.0), and floor (R2.5)
- Triple-glazed uPVC windows with Nordic Blinds honeycomb blinds
- North-facing living areas with deciduous trees to provide shade in summer and allow
sunlight in winter
- Motorised exterior blinds on western windows to prevent direct sun entry in summer
- 5 kW solar array on north roof with battery-ready inverter
- 10 kL rainwater tank with pipework for a garden pump
- Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioner, with touchscreen and app control
- Sanden heat pump water heater (ultra quiet)
- Gas disconnected - don't pay for high gas prices and standing charges!
- Open plan kitchen with Asko appliances (steam oven, convection oven, induction
cooktop, range hood) and Miele - semi-integrated dishwasher
- Balmain Oak floorboards in living areas
- Wool carpet in bedrooms
- Acoustic panelling in bedroom walls, with solid-core internal doors for sound isolation
- Built-in day bed in front bedroom, perfect for basking in sun on winter days
- Built-in wardrobe in master bedroom
- Fully renovated in 2019 (asbestos removed from all internal areas and eaves)
- Double shower in frameless shower screen
- Astra Walker tapware in bathroom and laundry
- Shaws of England fireclay butler sinks in kitchen and laundry
- Perrin & Rowe tapware in kitchen
- Cesarstone kitchen benches, with 2-pack finish on cabinetry
- Hamptons aesthetic: cornices, skirting boards, architraves, wainscotting, shiplap walls,
colour scheme, and mud room entrance
- Large shed with automatic garage door opener, and carpeted area at the back. Great
for parking two cars and having a games room/workshop
- Carport and hard stand area for outdoor parking
- Large deck with enough space for dining and lounging furniture
- Water-saving landscaped front and back garden with fruit trees (mulberry, plum,
pomegranate, fig, feijoa x 2, lemon, mandarin, olive, sour cherry), blueberries, and a
herb garden (sage, sorrel, rosemary, oregano, chive, thyme)
- Four wicking beds to keep plants watered even through droughts
- High backyard fences for privacy from neighbours

Property History for 15 Atherton St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,250,000
16 Feb 2023
  • 16 Feb 2023
    Sold for $1,250,000
  • 24 Jan 2023
    Listed for Sale Auction 18/02/2023
  • 09 Sep 2015
    Sold for $662,500
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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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