Blair Athol at a glance
5,458
People
$968,000
Median sale
$540/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Blair Athol › Forrest St
$1,230,000
Last sold
6 Sept 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
740 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
$1,230,000
6 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Blair Athol (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,730/m² of land (n=79). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Blair Athol at a glance
5,458
People
$968,000
Median sale
$540/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Blair Athol
+27.1%
Median sale
Suburb $968,000
-0.62 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.90%
Suburb median $968,000 from 37 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 $540/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
Blair Athol at a glance
5,458
People
$968,000
Median sale
$540/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by D B Philpott Real EstatePositioned on a generous 740sqm (approx.) allotment in the heart of Blair Athol, this classic red brick beauty offers the kind of opportunity that’s getting harder to find. Built in 1949 and brimming with character, it’s the ideal canvas for those looking to renovate, redevelop (STPC), or invest with confidence in a suburb on the rise.
Step inside and you’ll find a spacious lounge and dining area upon entry which flows through to the separate kitchen. All three bedrooms are located off the central passage and are well-serviced by the bathroom and separate toilet. It’s a simple yet functional layout with solid bones and timeless appeal.
Out the back, an enclosed entertaining area adds flexibility, with an additional rumpus or living room positioned behind a roller door for separation and privacy. A wide carport leads through to a large rear garage, offering secure off-street parking and valuable storage.
Zoned Urban Renewal Neighbourhood, this full-sized block opens the door to exciting future potential. And with reliable long-term tenants in place since 2013, it also provides immediate income as you plan your next move.
IN BRIEF
- Solid 1949-built red brick home
- 740sqm (approx.) allotment with a frontage of 25.9m
- Zoned Urban Renewal Neighbourhood
- Three bedrooms, central bathroom, and separate toilet
- Spacious front lounge and dining area
- Separate kitchen with great potential
- Enclosed outdoor entertaining area with flexible rumpus room
- Carport plus large garage behind roller door
- Excellent off-street parking
- Currently tenanted to long-term tenants since 2013
- Strong investment or future development opportunity (STPC)
Set in a suburb undergoing exciting transformation, and just 8km from the city, 12 Forrest Street is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're looking to invest, improve, or start fresh, it could be the one for you!
Nearby schools include St Paul Lutheran, St Brigid’s School, Blair Athol North, Enfield Primary, St Gabriels, Our Lady of Sacred Heart, and Roma Mitchell Secondary College.
SPECIFICATIONS:
CT // 5138/13
Zone // Urban Renewal Neighbourhood
Built // 1949
Land // 738sqm
Frontage // 25.9m
Depth // 28.52m
Council // City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Council Rates // $1,433.25 per annum
SA Water // $203.25 per quarter + usage
ESL // $160.50 per annum
Tenancy // Periodical at $400 per week
DB Philpott is proud to service the local area, and if you are considering selling, we invite you to contact the team for a free, no-obligation market opinion.
The property will be offered to the market by way of Auction, unless sold prior. At this stage, the vendors are not releasing a price guide. The agent is unable to guide or influence the market in terms of price, but recent sales data for the area is available upon request via email or at the open inspection.
The Vendor's Statement (Form 1), the Auction Contract, and the Conditions of Sale will be available for public inspection at the agent’s office for at least 3 consecutive business days before the auction, and at the auction venue for at least 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the auction.
Please note that any offers submitted prior to the auction will be under Auction conditions. It is the Purchaser's responsibility to seek independent legal advice and a Form 3 Cooling-Off Waiver.
If land size is quoted, it is an approximation only. You must verify the accuracy of this figure. DB Philpott does not guarantee the accuracy of these measurements. For any development enquiries or site requirements, please contact the local government authority.
Purchasers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence, as any information provided here is a guide and should not be relied upon. Development is subject to all necessary consents.
We recommend assessing the suitability of any purchase based on your own needs and circumstances by seeking independent financial and legal advice.
RLA 46442
Listing description written by David Philpott, D B Philpott Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.