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12 Caroona Ave, Hove SA 5048

House

4

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

455 m²

Land

2,229.673 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Hove (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,424/m² of land (n=54). 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Hove (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,424/m² of land (n=54). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Hove at a glance

3,929

People

$1,355,000

Median sale

$618/wk

Median rent

2.37%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Hove report →

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. Soldprice unknown23 May 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 May 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 May 2025
  4. Soldprice unknown13 May 2021
  5. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 Jan 2021
  6. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 Jan 2021

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 $618/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

Hove in one glance

Hove at a glance

3,929

People

$1,355,000

Median sale

$618/wk

Median rent

2.37%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Hove report →

Keep researching

  • Why Hove? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Hove →
  • Other records on Caroona Ave →

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Kensington

This Is It � Stop Searching, Start Living!

Welcome to the timeless charm of 12 Caroona Avenue, Hove. This meticulously preserved circa 1925 Torrens title bungalow sits gracefully on a peaceful, tree-lined street just moments from the golden sands of Brighton Beach. Set on a 455 sqm (approx.) block, the home beautifully marries historic character with modern comfort - offering an idyllic setting to begin your family's next chapter.

Framed by a classic white picket fence and a beautifully manicured front lawn edged with elegant white standard roses, this residence extends a warm and inviting welcome from the moment you arrive. Step inside to soaring 3-metre ceilings adorned with intricate period details that instantly evoke a sense of grandeur. The formal lounge, centred around a striking gas fireplace, radiates warmth and timeless character.

Four generously proportioned bedrooms provide ample space for family living. The main bedroom enjoys views of the lush front garden and features a built-in robe, while bedrooms two and three also include built-in storage. Bedroom three is further brightened by a skylight, filling the room with natural light. At the rear, the fourth bedroom offers versatile use as a guest suite, home office, or creative retreat - and comes complete with its own split system air conditioner for year-round comfort.

Read the full description

Move through the home to its heart - the spacious dining room, featuring a cozy fireplace and seamlessly connected to the kitchen via a large breakfast bar. The kitchen, neat and compact yet highly functional, is equipped with a gas stove, electric oven, dishwasher, and tiled splashback, making daily living and entertaining effortless.

The recently refurbished bathroom, ideally located near all bedrooms, boasts a modern vanity and a shower over the bath. The laundry and separate toilet have also been updated, reflecting the fresh, contemporary standards expected in 2025.

At the rear of the home, bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and adjacent to bedroom four, a versatile study nook awaits - perfect for a home office, a dedicated homework area for the kids, or a calm space to manage everyday life.

For outdoor entertaining, the expansive paved area will impress, featuring a gabled pergola complete with gas heaters and caf� blinds - creating the perfect year-round setting to host friends and family. Adjacent to this is a neatly manicured rear lawn adding a touch of greenery, while a dedicated shade pergola with a watering system offers an ideal environment for nurturing your plants.

Additional features include:

- Neutral, soothing tones throughout the home including plantation shutters in most rooms

- Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort

- Fold-down attic ladder providing access to extra loft storage

- 6.6kw solar system

- Rear single garage with concrete floor and power - perfect as a man cave or workshop

- Convenient garden shed

- Side utility area discreetly tucked behind gates�ideal for storing a trailer or small boat

Designed for easy upkeep, this home is ideally positioned in a highly sought-after beachside locale. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Brighton Beach and the vibrant cafes and shops of Jetty Road. The Hove Train Station is just a one-minute walk away, offering seamless city access. Zoned for Brighton Primary School (1 km) and Brighton Secondary School (1.2 km), this location is perfectly suited for families.

A rare opportunity that blends historic charm with modern upgrades in an unbeatable location, this property is perfect for discerning buyers seeking a home ready to enjoy from day one. Act quickly - homes of this calibre rarely stay on the market long.

CT Volume 5258 Folio 267

Council: City of Holdfast Bay

Council Rates: $1,820.95 per annum (approx.)

Water Rates: $218.55 per quarter (approx.)

Land Size: 455sqm (approx.)

Year Built: 1925 (approx.)

To make an offer, scan the code below:

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Listing description written by Janine Bergin, LJ Hooker Kensington — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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