Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Kensington › Hughes Ave
$607,500
Last sold
14 July 2017
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
557 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$607,500
14 July 2017 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,972/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kensington
-49.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,210,000
+2.51 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.54%
Suburb median $1,210,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Planning and Design Code
Zone
Established Neighbourhood
EN
Jurisdiction
Norwood Payneham and St Peters
Norwood Payneham and St Peters, SA
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
SAZoned Established Neighbourhood · EN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 557 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Street frontage and true lot geometry are not confirmed without open cadastre. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $590/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownlowZoned Established Neighbourhood · EN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 557 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumNo material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White KensingtonDiscover your own slice of history with this divine 3-bedroom (c1922) Bungalow nestled on a 557sqm (approx) allotment with a desirable North-facing rear. Wonderfully positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac between Thornton and Bridge Streets, this property offers a serene escape in the heart of historical Kensington Village.
Behind verdant high-fenced privacy, an appealing white facade with its neat landscaping welcomes you to a superbly updated return-verandah bungalow revealing big rooms, deep skirtings, soaring ceilings and an airy palette of white interiors highlighted by black accents. Polished original pine flooring sweeps down a central hallway past the three double bedrooms - two are fitted with built in robes and each feature quality drapes with soft romantic sheers and bold sculptural overhead fans.
The casually elegant central lounge room also steps out to the grassed western side of the home and flows into the sky-lit kitchen/dining zone that shines with its island bench (smoothly portable), extensive white custom cabinetry, sleek prep areas, ripple-tiled splash-back and a suite of Bosch appliances including elevated stainless steel oven, induction cooktop and dishwasher, a walk-in
pantry, and picture window gazing out to lush green lawns.
The fully-tiled bathroom flaunts chic black hardware and large shower with tiled bench seat; while the laundry enjoys generous bench space, storage and outdoor access (complete with pet door).
Unwind and dine on the rear verandah under the extended covered patio where you can relax, protected from the elements, while looking across the broad lawn bordered by quality fencing with tree plantings and established shrubs that ensure an everlasting sense of privacy and tranquillity. This grassy expanse of land offers plenty of space for children to play and also opens up a world of possibilities - e.g. install a swimming pool, trampoline, play equipment, soccer net, etc.
Presenting a tantalising opportunity to purchase a property at a tightly-held address, additional features include:-
• Climate-controlled by ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning
• Glorious ceiling fans throughout
• New carpeting in bedrooms
• Soft downlighting in all main rooms
• Separate fully-tiled w.c.
• Lockable double front gates
• Secure deep driveway with ample off-street parking for 2 cars
• Garden shed
• 18 solar panels - 6.6kw
A central Kensington position is another absolute highlight, surrounded by delightful character residences, National Trust buildings and a short stroll to bus services and schools such as Pembroke College, Marryatville Primary, Mary MacKillop College, and close to Loreto College, St Joseph's Memorial Primary & St Ignatius Junior School. Walk to the local "Kensi" Hotel, Rising Sun Inn, Lune Bar, Norwood Swimming Centre, Kensington Park Reserve, plus a choice of two exclusive shopping, dining and entertainment strips on The Parade and Kensington Road.
All this and more! - creating an extraordinary backdrop for a sensational life.
Auction: Friday 1st March at 12:30pm on site
CT: 5760/988
Council: Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
Council Rates: $1,807.34pa (approx)
Water Rates: $220.03pq (approx)
RLA 312012
Listing description written by Andrew Welch, Ray White Kensington — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.