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8 Scarlett Street
Melba ACT 2615

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 170m2
Land area: 791m2
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Property Details for 8 Scarlett St, Melba

8 Scarlett St, Melba is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1973. The property has a land size of 791m2 and floor size of 170m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1973
Floor Size
170m2
Land Size
791m2
Local Government
Belconnen
Lot/Plan
MELBA: Block 3, Section 29

Last Listing description (June 2021)

You will appreciate the welcoming feel of this updated family home upon entry, light filled living spaces and elevated views in what is a very popular central location!  

Conveniently positioned in a quiet street in the heights of Melba, you are directly opposite a peaceful parkland, one of the reasons the current owners purchased the home, and just a few blocks from the local shopping hub with your choice of schools within walking distance and public transport nearby.

The Belconnen Town Centre. which boasts a broad range of shopping, community, sporting and recreation facilities including the beautiful Lake Ginninderra is just a few minutes drive.

The bright welcoming layout of the home features an L-shaped lounge and dining area with loads of natural northerly sun streaming in on newly laid carpets and freshly painted walls. Neutral tones blend beautifully with the timber floors that feature in the kitchen and family area offering easy care living throughout the Canberra seasons.

The lounge and dining areas flow through to the updated kitchen which boasts a dishwasher, gas cooktop and plenty of storage.

This great home offers views across the park or lovely tree lined vistas from every vantage point.

Gas ducted heating will keep you warm in those winter months ahead. There are built-in wardrobes to all bedrooms, while the master also enjoys a neutral and modern ensuite.

With the main bathroom also updated there is nothing much more for you to do than move in, relax, and watch the kids and pets play in the secure private backyard complete with its array of fruit trees.

The large block offers so much more, scope for a large workshop, the keen gardener, the children's trampoline, and even room for the pool for that matter??

All in all, 8 Scarlett Street is a complete family home that will leave you feeling warm inside having made the decision to secure your future in a quality residence in this outstanding Melba setting.
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Added attractions:
- Beautiful parkland setting across the road
- L-shape lounge/dining with new carpets throughout
- Updated kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooking and stone benchtops
- Freshly painted
- Gas ducted heating
- Under home storage
- Renovated ensuite
- Built-ins to all bedrooms
- Renovated main bathroom with bath
- Elevated with views
- Lock up garage
- Master with full width built in robes
- Great space for the kids & pets
- Colorbond fencing in a lovely private setting among the fruit trees
- Convenient central location close to parks, shops, schools, & public transport

Property History for 8 Scarlett St, Melba, ACT 2615

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$835,000
11 Mar 2021
Listed for Rent
$585/w
19 Nov 2020
  • 11 Mar 2021
    Sold for $835,000
  • 17 Feb 2021
    Listed for Sale Contact Agent
  • 10 Nov 2020
    Listed for Rent $585 / week
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About Melba 2615

The size of Melba is approximately 2.3 square kilometres. It has 16 parks covering nearly 26.2% of total area. The population of Melba in 2016 was 3147 people. By 2021 the population was 3383 showing a population growth of 7.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Melba is 0-9 years. Households in Melba are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Melba work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 78.00% of the homes in Melba were owner-occupied compared with 76.00% in 2016.

Melba has 1,328 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Melba have seen a 39.96% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 38.14% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Melba is $948,338 while the median value for Units is $637,382.
  • Houses have a median rent of $680 while Units have a median rent of $435.
There are currently 4 properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Melba on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 44 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Melba.

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