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35 Melba Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 122m2
Land area: 540m2
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Property Details for 35 Melba St, Downer

35 Melba St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1965. The property has a land size of 540m2 and floor size of 122m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2020.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1965
Floor Size
122m2
Land Size
540m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 16, Section 41

Last Listing description (January 2021)

Perfectly positioned opposite parkland and a stone's throw from the Dickson Shopping Precinct, this lovely two-storey duplex home has created and shared many memories and awaits new owners for the first time in close to 50 years.

The well-built home offers great flexibility and on entry you are surprised at the generous and clever use of space. At the heart of the home is the kitchen and breakfast bar with gas cooking, dishwasher and pantry. The home features multiple relaxation or entertaining spaces. There is a large lounge plus dining room and a sunroom/rumpus. The large covered pergola provides a space for outdoor entertaining.


Upstairs the home offers three generously sized bedrooms with built in robes and a bathroom with bath, shower, vanity and toilet.

The studio' or workshop provides added flexibility as a home office, storage or playroom.

The private backyard features mature plantings and space to relax or play.

Perfectly located with convenient access to public transport.

Makes your own memories at 35 Melba Street!


STANDOUTS:

Duplex townhouse
Separate title
Lovely family home
Fantastic location opposite parkland
Opportunity in desired suburb
Three generously sized bedrooms all with built in robes
Bathroom with bath, shower, vanity, and toilet
Kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry
Kitchen includes dishwasher, upright gas stove and generous storage
Large lounge and dining rooms
Sunroom with access to the covered pergola
Laundry with external access
Downstairs toilet
Generous storage throughout the home
Studio or workshop adds flexibility
Evaporative cooling
Ceiling fans to bedrooms
Ducted gas heating
Gas hot water
Single carport with off-street parking options
Private backyard with established plantings
Garden shed
Easy access to shops, schools and public transport
Comfortable walk to Dickson Shopping Precinct


STATISTICS:

EER: 2.0
Home size: 158m2
(Upper: 57 + Lower: 57 + Sunroom: 18 + studio': 26)

Construction: circa 1963
Land size: 539m2
Land value: $495,000
Rates: $816 per quarter
Land Tax: $1,244 per quarter (only applicable if rented)
Rental estimate: $560 to $580 per week

* Please note, all figures are approximate

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Property History for 35 Melba St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$780,000
08 Feb 2020
  • 08 Feb 2020
    Sold for $780,000
  • 13 Jan 2020
    Listed for Sale Auction
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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 4 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 72 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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