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56 Atherton Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 3
Floor area: 176m2
Land area: 796m2
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Property Details for 56 Atherton St, Downer

56 Atherton St, Downer is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1961. The property has a land size of 796m2 and floor size of 176m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2010.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1961
Floor Size
176m2
Land Size
796m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 2, Section 45

Last Listing description (October 2010)

The Pinnacle of Perfection!
For the connoisseur of quality and style, this home showcases an exceptional sense of light, space and privacy. When location and lifestyle both count, the close proximity to Dickson and the CBD is ideal, while the home completely redefines contemporary living. You will feel utterly indulged by the brand spanking new kitchen with gleaming stone bench tops and the two huge and dazzling new bathrooms, boasting cozy under-floor heating. Perfect for families who love lots of space, flexible living is provided by the large, open plan lounge and dining areas, as well as the separate family room or rumpus, which is currently utilized as a home office. The gorgeous timber deck offers effortless alfresco entertaining for your guests.
Features include:

* Deceptive from the street - inspection will surprise and delight!
* Relaxing neutral tones used throughout
* Massive windows invite an abundance of natural light inside
* Vast granite benchtops to new kitchen
* Brand new European gas cooktop and electric oven
* Top quality Villeroy and Boch bathrooms fittings
* In-floor heating to huge bathrooms
* All four bedrooms feature built in robes
* Flexible living - rumpus room is currently utilized as a 'home officen* Stylish timber venetians and Luxaflex dual roller window coverings
* Down-lights galore & new internal doors
* Mix of polished timber and carpeted flooring
* Fresh paintwork throughout
* Massive laundry with practical storage
* Ducted gas heating, plus Daikin reverse cycle air conditioning
* Two gas hot water systems
* The impressive timber deck overlooks beautifully landscaped gardens
* Sandpit included in sale
* Discreet washing line
* Colourbond fencing
* Additional garage/storage or potential studio as well as double carport

Property History for 56 Atherton St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$788,000
30 Oct 2010
  • 30 Oct 2010
    Sold for $788,000
  • 09 Oct 2010
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 16 Mar 2004
    Sold for $427,500
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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 1,813 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 37.09% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -34.20% decrease. As at 28 February 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,308,943 while the median value for Units is $542,594.
  • Houses have a median rent of $690 while Units have a median rent of $490.
There are currently 6 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 83 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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