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78 Melba Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Land area: 708m2
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Property Details for 78 Melba St, Downer

78 Melba St, Downer is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1961. The property has a land size of 708m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 1992.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1961
Land Size
708m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 39, Section 54

Last Listing description (April 2013)

If location, size & style is what you're looking for in a family home, then this is the home you have been waiting for!

This home offers everything the growing family could possibly want (or need!), from the ideal fusion of living & entertaining space, to the gorgeous gardens, right through to the location.


Location - situated on a full landscaped family friendly block in the sought after suburb of Downer, this home is the ideal haven for families with young kids. Local shops, schools & transport are all a short distance away.

Living space - 4 generously sized bedrooms (segregated master bedroom with modern ensuite) present the ideal living space for the growing family. With generously sized bedrooms, 2 separate living areas and loads of practical outdoor entertaining space this home will definitely impress.

Entertaining - From the separate formal lounge through to the spacious kitchen with ample storage which flows through onto the open plan, sun drenched lounge & dining area... there is an absolute wealth of space for the family to stretch out. Once outside, the attention to detail continues - the covered rear entertaining area then looks out over the expansive garden areas (the ideal haven for the family green thumb!). This home has achieved what is often missed ... the right mix between living and entertaining areas.

Features Include:

4 generously sized bedrooms (master with ensuite)
Gas heating and Ceiling fans
Electric opening garage
Additional carport space
Low maintenance, landscaped front and rear gardens
Kitchen with loads of storage space (perfect for the budding chef!)
Masses of living and entertaining space for the family
Timber floors
Stunning raked ceilings


This home is immaculately presented, beautifully appointed & gorgeously finished, don't miss the first open!

Property History for 78 Melba St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$146,500
14 Feb 1992
Listed for Rent
$630/w
30 Apr 2013
  • 10 Apr 2013
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
  • 14 Feb 1992
    Sold for $146,500
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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, 77 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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