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13 James St, Ethelton SA 5015

House

$870,000

Last sold

7 Feb 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

445.91 m²

Land

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $870,000 (7 Feb 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 446 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Ethelton (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,018/m² of land (n=21). 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 · 31 Aug 2026)

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. 1No 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

$870,000

7 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ethelton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,018/m² of land (n=21). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Ethelton at a glance

1,514

People

$985,000

Median sale

$612/wk

Median rent

3.23%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Ethelton report →

Vs Ethelton

-11.7%

Median sale

Suburb $985,000

+0.43 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.23%

Suburb median $985,000 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

Port Adelaide Enfield

Port Adelaide Enfield, SA

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Location SA
  • Dataset: Planning and Design Code Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 0405360004

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$870,0007 Feb 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Jan 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Jan 2026
  4. Soldprice unknown14 Mar 2017
  5. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 Feb 2017
  6. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 Feb 2017
  7. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 July 2014
  8. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 July 2014
  9. Soldprice unknown13 Feb 2014

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 454 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. 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 $612/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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownlow

    Zoned General Neighbourhood · GN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 454 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

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications 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

Ethelton in one glance

Ethelton at a glance

1,514

People

$985,000

Median sale

$612/wk

Median rent

3.23%

Suburb gross yield

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

See the full Ethelton report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Port Adelaide

Family-Friendly Living with Self-Contained Retreat

This well-presented home offers comfortable living now with exciting potential to renovate, update, or further enhance over time. Featuring generous indoor and outdoor spaces, it's an ideal opportunity for first-home buyers, families, investors, or renovators seeking value and flexibility. Move straight in, lease out with ease, or unlock its future potential-the choice is yours.

The main residence offers three bedrooms, a centrally located bathroom, and a well-connected kitchen, living, and dining zone designed for easy everyday living.

Outdoors, the gabled verandah provides a generous space for entertaining, making hosting family and friends effortless.

Read the full description

A true highlight is the expansive self-contained rumpus room, complete with a fourth bedroom and functional second bathroom-ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or a private retreat for teenagers and extended family.

Property Highlights:

• Polished timber floorboards throughout

• Light-filled lounge and dining on entry, flowing through to the kitchen and featuring a split-system air conditioner

• Well-appointed kitchen with generous storage and bench space, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, 5-burner gas cooktop and under-bench oven

• Centrally located main bathroom complete with a soaking tub and separate toilet for added convenience

• Three comfortable bedrooms, all with built-in robes; two with ceiling fans and bedroom two also offering a split-system air conditioner

• Practical laundry with direct outdoor access

• Neatly landscaped, low-maintenance backyard

• Gabled verandah providing an inviting space for outdoor entertaining

• Large self-contained rumpus room incorporating a bedroom and functional bathroom

• Additional storage shed plus undercover storage area

• Expansive drive-through carport with convenient access to the backyard

Location Highlights:

• Located in the tightly held suburb of Ethelton, just 12-13km northwest of the Adelaide CBD with easy city access

• Close to Ethelton Railway Station on the Outer Harbour line, providing a direct commute to the CBD

• Minutes to the café and dining scene along Semaphore Road, including Barry's Burgers, Lickies, High Tide Café, Mr Pilgrim Coffee, La Trattoria, and Semaphore Fish & Chips

• A short drive to popular coastal destinations Semaphore Beach, Largs Bay Beach, and Grange Beach, ideal for swimming, sunsets, and seaside walks

• Convenient access to major shopping hubs including Port Adelaide Plaza, Westfield West Lakes, Arndale Shopping Centre, and Churchill Centre

• Close to local shops and everyday conveniences in Port Adelaide and surrounding suburbs

• Near parks and open spaces including John Hart Reserve and local playgrounds

• Well positioned for schools and community amenities across the Le Fevre Peninsula

• Easy access to Port Road and Grand Junction Road, connecting you seamlessly to the CBD and western suburbs

To place an offer on this property, please click the link here - https://portal.reaforms.com.au/purchaser/13-james-street-ethelton-sa-5015-dbu6cvu00xujhuwrmughn3n7b

Disclaimer: Neither the Agent nor the Vendor accepts any liability for any error or omission in this advertisement.

Any prospective purchaser should not rely solely on 3rd party information providers to confirm the details of this property or land and is advised to enquire directly with the agent to review the certificate of title and local government details provided with the completed Form 1 vendor statement.

***Regarding price. The property is being offered to the market by way of Auction, unless sold prior. At this stage, the vendors are not releasing a price guide to the market. The agent is not able to guide or influence the market in terms of price instead providing recent sales data for the area which is available upon request via email or at the open inspection***

"The vendor statement may be inspected at 129 Port Road, Queenstown for 3 consecutive days preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts."

Listing description written by Nick Psarros, Ray White Port Adelaide — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Floorboards
  • Secure Parking
  • Toilets: 2
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