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11 Poynton St, Cowandilla SA 5033

House

$655,000

Last sold

9 Nov 2025

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

343 m²

Land

117 m²

Building

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $655,000 (9 Nov 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Cowandilla (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,614/m² of land (n=17). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned General Neighbourhood (GN) under the Planning and Design Code.(Location SA · 30 Aug 2026)
  • Fact24041327 — Verandah (Decision Made), lodged 16 Dec 2024.(Location SA · 16 Dec 2024) source ↗

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. 1Read 24041327 — Verandah in full at council before relying on the development thesis. open ↗
  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

$655,000

9 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cowandilla (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,614/m² of land (n=17). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Cowandilla at a glance

1,536

People

$976,000

Median sale

$566/wk

Median rent

3.02%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cowandilla report →

Vs Cowandilla

-32.9%

Median sale

Suburb $976,000

+1.47 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.02%

Suburb median $976,000 from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Planning and Design Code

Zone

General Neighbourhood

GN

Jurisdiction

West Torrens

West Torrens, SA

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

  • 24041327

    Verandah

    Decision Made · Lodged 16 Dec 2024

    Council site report

Source

  • Provider: Location SA
  • Dataset: Planning and Design Code Zones
  • Retrieved: 30 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 212514340*

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

i

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$655,0009 Nov 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Oct 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Oct 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?

Confidence: low

Zoned General Neighbourhood · GN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 343 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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. 1 development application on this parcel. Code Assessed - Performance Assessed (Decision Made) Latest lodgement recorded 2024-12-16. These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline. 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 $566/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.

4 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownlow

    Zoned General Neighbourhood · GN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 343 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

    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?

    Knownmedium

    No 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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    Knownmedium

    1 development application on this parcel. Code Assessed - Performance Assessed (Decision Made) Latest lodgement recorded 2024-12-16. These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline.

  • 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

Cowandilla in one glance

Cowandilla at a glance

1,536

People

$976,000

Median sale

$566/wk

Median rent

3.02%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cowandilla report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cowandilla? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cowandilla →
  • Other records on Poynton St →

Listing material

Listed by exp Australia SA

Opportunity-Rich Character Home in Prime Cowandilla Location

Set in the heart of city-fringe Cowandilla, this solid 1950s character home offers a world of potential for renovators, rebuilders, and lifestyle-driven buyers alike. Whether you're dreaming of a stylish transformation, a strategic investment, or a fresh start on a prime parcel of land, 11 Poynton Street delivers flexibility in a location that ticks every box.

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Behind its charming façade lies a generous floorplan featuring two oversized bedrooms, a large front lounge, separate dining room, and a full-length rear veranda – perfect for those who value traditional proportions and a solid foundation to renovate or reimagine. Timber floors, high ceilings, original details, and a warm vintage palette give the home an unmistakable sense of character ready to be enhanced or redesigned.

Read the full description

For professionals or downsizers seeking location and convenience, this address offers unbeatable access to both the CBD and the coast via Sir Donald Bradman Drive, and is just minutes from Adelaide Airport, making it ideal for commuters, FIFO workers or frequent travelers. Local schools, cafés, parks, and shopping (including IKEA and Harbour Town) are within easy reach, enhancing day-to-day ease.

Rear Access with Extra Flexibility

A roller-gated side entrance offers easy access to the backyard via a shared driveway — ideal for bringing in a trailer, setting up a workshop, or simply making day-to-day life more convenient. It's a rare bonus that adds real versatility to the property layout.

The 343m² allotment provides room to extend, modernise, or rebuild (STCC), while still maintaining a manageable, low-maintenance footprint.

🔑 Key Features:

* Solid 1950s character home on 343m² (approx.)

* Two spacious bedrooms + formal lounge & dining

* Split system A/C - Heating & Cooling

* Functional kitchen with gas cooktop & oven

* Full-width rear veranda + front porch

* Off-street parking with gated side access

* Flat block with knockdown/rebuild potential (STCC)

* Moments to Cowandilla Primary, public transport & airport

* Easy city and beach access via Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Whether you're looking to nest, invest, or build new, this property is your springboard to value growth in a suburb on the rise.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this website has been prepared by Plaza Real Estate and eXp Australia Pty Ltd ("the Company") and/or an agent of the Company. The Company has used its best efforts to verify and ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. The Company accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or mistakes present in this website. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations and make the relevant enquiries required to verify the information contained in this website.

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Property features

  • Courtyard
  • Floorboards
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Toilets: 1
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