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12 Merritt Ave, Berri SA 5343

For saleHouse

$709,000

For sale

Asking

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

1,325 m²

Land

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Given the $709,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $709,000(Listing record · 28 Aug 2026)
  • FactLand 1,325 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Berri (last 5 years) with land size: median $413/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)
  • CalculationAsk is 67% above the Berri median recorded sale ($425,050, n=18, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Berri's advertised median rent ($364/wk), implied gross yield would be 2.67% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$709,000

Asking · $535/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Berri (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $413/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Berri at a glance

4,181

People

$425,050

Median sale

$364/wk

Median rent

4.45%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Berri report →

Vs Berri

+66.8%

Median sale

Suburb $425,050

-1.78 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.45%

Suburb median $425,050 from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$709,000
Stamp Duty (South Australia)
$32,825
Transfer/Registration Fee
$7,283
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$752,808

$43,808 on top of the price (6.2% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (South Australia)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: South Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Pre-filled with Berri's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
1.17%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-28,575
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.22
Annual rent
$18,928
Operating expenses
$10,635
Loan amount
$567,200
Annual interest
$36,868
Gross yield
2.67%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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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. Listed$709,000available28 Aug 2026
  2. Soldprice unknown9 July 2021
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted9 Apr 2021
  4. Listedprice unknowncompleted9 Apr 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 $364/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.7%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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

Berri in one glance

Berri at a glance

4,181

People

$425,050

Median sale

$364/wk

Median rent

4.45%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Berri report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Nutrien Harcourts Berri

Character, Space & Comfort

Positioned on a substantial 1,324m² corner allotment in the heart of Berri, this beautifully maintained and recently renovated character home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and convenience. Originally built in 1965, the residence has been thoughtfully updated to suit modern family living while retaining its timeless appeal.

Ideally located within walking distance to local shops, schools, medical facilities, cafes, and other township amenities, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for families seeking both lifestyle and practicality.

Inside, the home boasts four generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dedicated office or study, a separate lounge, and a spacious open plan kitchen, dining, and family area that forms the heart of the home.

Read the full description

The well-appointed kitchen offers excellent functionality, while the expansive living spaces provide plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining.

The spacious main bedroom is complemented by an adjoining nursery or parents' retreat, creating the perfect space for young families, a private sitting area, or a flexible multipurpose room. Bedrooms are well-positioned throughout the home, offering comfort and privacy for the whole family.

A rear lobby entrance, large laundry, and ample storage further enhance the home's versatility, while ducted reverse cycle air conditioning ensures year-round comfort.

Outside, the generous allotment offers excellent space to enjoy, complete with outdoor entertaining areas, car accommodation, and workshop facilities.

Adding further appeal, the home can operate on either rainwater or SA Water, providing flexibility and peace of mind.

A rare opportunity to secure a spacious and updated family home on a prominent corner allotment in one of Berri's most sought-after and convenient locations.

For inspection times please call Tarque Williamson on 0455 505 788 or Amanda Sampson on 0458 938 340.

Property Particulars:

• Built in 1965

• Land size 1,324m2

• Kitchen with gas cooktop electric oven, twin stainless-steel sinks, butler's pantry, glass splash backs, island bench

• Main bedroom with nursery or parents' retreat

• Paved outdoor living area approximately 4.5m x 9.7m

• Sunshade area approximately 5.0m x 4.3m

• Shed approximately 5.3m x 4.9m with power, lighting, concrete flooring, two sliding doors, window

• Rainwater storage 5,400L with pump

• Termite baiting system

• Double gates to rear yard

Listing description written by Tarque Williamson, Nutrien Harcourts Berri — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Toilets: 2
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