185 Atherton St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1961. The property has a land size of 829m2 and floor size of 113m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2014.
You'll be surprised by the endearing charm of this light filled, captivating hideaway! Camouflaged from the street by a selection of magnificent shade trees, this wonderful Inner North home has been lovingly maintained and is well presented throughout.
Sited on a flat block of approximately 829sq.m, the home benefits from the many large windows which invite an abundance of natural light inside.
Polished timber floors add character while the living area features a fantastic Rayburn slow combustion heater to add ambience. However ducted gas heating provides instant warmth if required.
All this and within walking distance to the lively Dickson caf, restaurant and shopping precinct.
Ideally situated to be 'in area' for a selection of highly regarded schools, close to the Australian Catholic University, Australian National University and Central Business District. Public transport is situated nearby where convenient bus services travel regularly into the city and bike paths lead directly into the city.
This home is bound to excite your imagination!
Features Include:
- Brilliant location
- Leafy, established gardens offer separation from the street and neighbours
- Presented in excellent condition
- Immersed in natural light via the many large windows
- Open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area
- Attractively renovated bathroom with spa bath
- Ducted gas heating, air conditioning unit to living area & Rayburn slow combustion fireplace
- Ducted heating is the highest efficiency Bremar
- Rinnai gas instantaneous hot water system
- Great paved entertainment area in the private rear garden
- Veggie patch
- Double garage with workshop
- Stroll to the nearby Watson shops
- Close to the weekend Farmers Market
- Proximity to Dickson shops, excellent restaurants and cafs
- Near Mt Majura & Mt Ainslie bush reserves and bike paths
- Public transport close by and one bus to the Central Business District
- Many quality schools in the surrounding suburbs
- A short walk to the Australian Catholic University
EER: 1
Land Size: 829 m
Land Value: $478,000
Land Rates: $2,143 pa (approx.)
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 35.03% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 41.47% increase. As at 31 October 2025:
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