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9 Melba Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 159m2
Land area: 872m2
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Property Details for 9 Melba St, Downer

9 Melba St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1965. The property has a land size of 872m2 and floor size of 159m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1965
Floor Size
159m2
Land Size
872m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 25, Section 39

Last Listing description (December 2022)

Onsite Auction 17.11.21 at 12.30pm
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Best of both worlds.

Its not often that RZ3 opportunities become available. And it is even less often that they are the quality of this home in such a prime location.

For developers, this site offers a 65% plot ratio providing a range of development options. This is further enhanced by the impressive $5,500 - $6,000 monthly return as an Airbnb (even during Covid).

Live in or reap the benefits of positive cash-flow and further growth, while the Development Application process is undertaken.

For owner-occupiers, this beautiful family home offers an amazing location on the doorstep of the vibrant Dickson Group Centre and Dickson Village development. And only 10 minutes from the city centre, whilst still providing a peaceful retreat for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The impressive 205sqm layout is light-filled and open-plan with multiple living spaces that spill out to terraces and decks for a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The hub of the home is the kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage and prep space, looking over the family and dining room.

Gorgeous timber floors flow underfoot and you can step out to the covered deck or into either the elegant living room or the relaxed sunroom. The bedrooms are all housed in their own wing along with the main bedroom that features a spacious adjoining dressing room. The updated bathroom and two separate toilets, service the home and there is also an abundance of storage throughout.

The long list of extra features includes quality window furnishings throughout, downlights, gas infinity hot water, reverse cycle air-conditioning and new ducted gas heating.There is a double garage with attached workshop, as well as a separate laundry with external access to complete the layout, while a fence and mature, established gardens envelopes the property to ensure complete privacy.

Features

Great Light Filled Family Home in Highly Sought after Downer Location
Quality Window Furnishings Throughout
Large Master Bedroom with Attached Dressing Room
3 Bedrooms plus Sunroom that Provides a Fourth Bedroom or Study Option
Lovely, Well Equipped Kitchen with Ample Storage
Updated Bathroom with Separate Shower and Bathtub
Two Separate Toilets, One a Powder Room
Double Garage with Remote Door, and Attached Workshop
Enclosed Private Front Courtyard with Leafy Outlook
Undercover rear deck
Large Level Block with Northern Orientation to the Living Areas and Outdoor Open Space
Ducted Gas Heating Throughout
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning System
Infinity Gas Hot Water System
Alarm System
Dishwasher
Floorboards
500m to the Dickson Group Centre and China town, with a Huge Range of Dining options
Walking Distance to Northbourne Avenue, and the Light Rail
Short Drive to the City, Braddon and ANU

Block: 872m2
Living: 205.2m2
Built: 1957
Extended and updated: 2005
EER: 2.5

Agent Team Canberra works hard to provide the most accurate and extensive information we have available. However, the information including but not limited to the property description, price guide, building, and contract information is obtained from third parties. Agent Team Canberra accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies. All buyers must make their own enquiries and seek advice relating to this property.

Property History for 9 Melba St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,735,000
17 Nov 2021
  • 17 Nov 2021
    Sold for $1,735,000
  • 28 Oct 2021
    Listed for Sale Auction Wed 17th Nov 12:30pm
  • 02 May 2016
    Sold for $820,000

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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 2011 was 3,554 people. By 2016 the population was 3,653 showing a population growth of 2.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Downer is 20-29 years. Households in Downer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Downer work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 59.3% of the homes in Downer were owner-occupied compared with 57.3% in 2016.

Downer has 1,801 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 45.96% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 73.36% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,167,463 while the median value for Units is $511,806.
  • Houses have a median rent of $685 while Units have a median rent of $510.
There are currently 6 properties listed for sale, and 6 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 72 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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