Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Encounter Bay › Higgins St
$565,000
Last sold
25 Sept 2023
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
8
Car spaces
791 m²
Land
72 m²
Building
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
$565,000
25 Sept 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Encounter Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,159/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Encounter Bay
-30.2%
Median sale
Suburb $810,000
+1.52 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.50%
Suburb median $810,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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
SAPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $545/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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harris South CoastSituated in the highly sought-after flat of Encounter Bay, this residence is conveniently located just a short distance from the beach. Enjoy tranquil surroundings and take advantage of easy access to the coast, allowing you to indulge in beachside walks and water activities. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence has been tastefully renovated and extended over the past 6 years resulting in a delightful home that is sure to impress. Boasting many special features including brilliant entertaining and a very spacious block size of 791 approx giving you ample space for your caravan and boat.
Floor plan comprising of
• Light and bright open plan kitchen living and dining with original timber flooring, split system air conditioning (only 18 months old) and sliding doors out to the entertaining area
• Modern kitchen from renown Goolwa Kitchen and bathrooms has all the bells and whistles including island bench, dishwasher, glass splash back, appliance nook and soft close drawers
• Master retreat has been very well designed, natural light flooding through the windows, large walk in robe, ceiling fan and dreamy ensuite with floor to ceiling tiles
• 2 guest bedrooms, both with ceiling fans, utilise one as your home office if desired
• Main bathroom has shower, toilet and vanity with modern colour palate
• Laundry with built in storage and direct access outside
• You will absolutely love the outdoor entertaining area. Quality Jarrah decking and pull down blinds for all year comfort and dining. You will spend many hours here enjoying the company of friends and family. There is an additional entertaining space at the front of the home, a great spot for a morning cuppa
• Enviable garaging with two 6x6m sheds. One features auto roller doors, perfect for undercover parking and the other currently utilised as a workshop but would be ideal for those with hobbies or transform into a rumpus room. Brilliant off-street parking for multiple vehicles, your caravan and a boat. You are not short on parking here
• Fully fenced yard with easy care gardens, lush lawn perfect for kids and pets to play
• Other features include Tindo 3kw solar, 5,000L rain water for garden, plenty of storage space
• The residence has had a complete transformation over the past 6 years including extension, extensive modern interior and exterior upgrades, new roof plus so much more. Everything has been done for you.
If you are looking for a coastal retreat, lock up and leave weekender or investment, 11 Higgins St suits an array of buyers. Jam packed full of features this meticulously renovated residence offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and coastal charm. For your very own private inspection contact Carly Schilling today on 0439 860 866.
Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the material herein. Prospective purchasers should not confine themselves to the contents but should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in all respects. Harcourts South Coast will not accept any responsibility should any details prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Listing description written by Carly Schilling, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.