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SA › West Lakes › Mcdonald Grove

1 Mcdonald Grove, West Lakes SA 5021

House

$1,250,000

Last sold

1 Feb 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

732 m²

Land

311 m²

Building

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,250,000 (1 Feb 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in West Lakes (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,549/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,250,000

1 Feb 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Lakes (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,549/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

West Lakes at a glance

8,035

People

$1,300,000

Median sale

$601/wk

Median rent

2.40%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 47 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West Lakes report →

Vs West Lakes

-3.8%

Median sale

Suburb $1,300,000

+0.10 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.40%

Suburb median $1,300,000 from 47 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Sold$1,250,0001 Feb 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 Jan 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 Jan 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

SA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $601/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

West Lakes in one glance

West Lakes at a glance

8,035

People

$1,300,000

Median sale

$601/wk

Median rent

2.40%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 47 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West Lakes report →

Keep researching

  • Why West Lakes? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in West Lakes →
  • Other records on Mcdonald Grove →

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker West Lakes | Henley Beach

Charming c1990 Single Storey Federation Lakeside Family Home

Auction Location: On Site

Discover a timeless reproduction Federation-style home offering comfort, charm, and convenience in the heart of Delfin Island. Built in 1990 and thoughtfully designed, this single-level solid brick home is situated on a prime corner block 732sqm (approx.) in a tightly held street, just steps from the lake. Perfect for families or those seeking an easy-care lifestyle, this home provides the perfect blend of classic style and modern functionality.

From its captivating street appeal, this thoughtfully designed home welcomes you with high ceilings and a versatile, flexible floorplan. Boasting four bedrooms plus a home office or fifth bedroom, it offers multiple living areas, including an open-plan kitchen, meals, and family room. The separate formal lounge and dining room, complete with a built-in bar, provide the perfect setting for entertaining or everyday living. Step outside to your own private sanctuary, featuring a tiled pool, spa, and lush gardens — a tranquil space to unwind and relax.

Read the full description

Property Highlights:

• Prime corner allotment 732sqm (approximately)

• Separate formal lounge and dining area with built-in bar

• Light-filled open plan kitchen, meals and family room

• Kitchen with large island bench, wall oven, microwave alcove, dishwasher, and ample cupboard space

• 4 generous size bedrooms with French timber doors

• Separate home office or 5th bedroom

• Main bedroom with own private ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and double French doors that open onto the outdoor spa

• Family bathroom with free standing bath and separate shower

• Large outdoor entertaining pergola area and enclosed rear yard

• Tiled in-ground swimming pool and heated spa

• Automatic double lock up garage

• Private and established garden

• Evaporative cooling and gas heating

• Stunning high ceilings with decorative cornices

• 3kw** solar panels

• Security alarm

Nestled in the heart of West Lakes, this family home offers an exceptional lifestyle surrounded by parks, playgrounds including Anthea Court Reserve, Samoa Reserve tennis courts and family-friendly amenities. Located just moments from the picturesque walking trails along the lake. Families will love the proximity to quality schools, including West Lakes Shore School, and the convenience of Westfield West Lakes, offering shopping, dining, and entertainment. With nearby beaches like Tennyson and Grange just a short drive away, this location truly has something for everyone.

For more information about the property, please contact Rosemary Auricchio on 0418 656 386 or Nick Carpinelli on 0403 347 849.

* The vendor's statement may be inspected at 139 Tapleys Hill Road, Seaton SA 5023 for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction; and at the auction for 30 minutes before it commences.

Disclaimer:

Any prospective purchaser should not rely solely on 3rd party information providers to confirm the details of this property or land and are advised to enquire directly with the agent in order to review the certificate of title and local government details provided with the completed Form 1 vendor statement. All land sizes quoted are an approximation only and at the purchasers discretion to confirm. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries. RLA 175322

Listing description written by Rosemary Auricchio, LJ Hooker West Lakes | Henley Beach — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Outside Spa
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Remote Garage
  • Secure Parking
  • Solar Panels
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