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40 Gardiner Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 110m2
Land area: 708m2
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Property Details for 40 Gardiner St, Downer

40 Gardiner St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 708m2 and floor size of 110m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 1996.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1960
Floor Size
110m2
Land Size
708m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 19, Section 67

Last Listing description (October 2022)

Inspections are by appointment only.

If you are looking for the perfect way to break into the market in the inner north, then look no further. This property is ideal for the keen renovator, savvy investor or astute buyer. Consider it a blank canvas to make your own. Yes, there is work to be done, and for the right person, it really is the ideal opportunity you've been waiting for.

This completely original 1960s property is situated over 700sqm of flat land with 109 sqm of internal living. Set across a single level, this home features three spacious bedrooms and an ideal open plan living, dining, and kitchen area. This functional layout will make it easy for you to bring your vision to life!

Downer itself has fast become one of the most popular suburbs within the inner north, offering a unique lifestyle that's characteristic to the area, proving evermore popular for a wide range of demographics - professionals, retirees and young families alike. With the shopping precincts of Downer & Dickson in such close proximately and the light rail within walking distance to head straight to Canberra CBD. You can leave the car at home! Convenience has never been made easier!

At a glance:
Functional open plan layout
Single garage plus carport
Reverse cycle heating and cooling
Over 700 sqm flat block
Northerly aspect to the rear of the property
Beautiful leafy tree-lined street
3 Bedrooms
One bathroom with a separate toilet
400m to Downer shops
Short stroll the Dickson shopping precincts
Close proximity to the light rail
14-minute drive to Canberra CBD
Within the catchment zone of some of the best schools in the Inner North

Property History for 40 Gardiner St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$104,000
12 Nov 1996
  • 09 May 2022
    Listed for Sale $920,000
  • 12 Nov 1996
    Sold for $104,000
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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 1,811 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 41.64% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 33.85% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,245,801 while the median value for Units is $540,189.
  • Houses have a median rent of $698 while Units have a median rent of $490.
There are currently 2 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 75 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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