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153 Kensington Rd, Kensington SA 5068

House

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

380 m²

Land

113 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 Kensington (last 5 years) with land size: median $3,972/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Established Neighbourhood (EN) under the Planning and Design Code.(Location SA · 1 Sept 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,972/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Kensington at a glance

1,860

People

$1,210,000

Median sale

$590/wk

Median rent

2.54%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kensington report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Planning and Design Code

Zone

Established Neighbourhood

EN

Jurisdiction

Norwood Payneham and St Peters

Norwood Payneham and St Peters, SA

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Location SA
  • Dataset: Planning and Design Code Zones
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 1503731002

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. Soldprice unknown29 Apr 2022
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Mar 2022
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted21 Mar 2022

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 Established Neighbourhood · EN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 390 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 $590/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 Established Neighbourhood · EN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 390 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

Kensington in one glance

Kensington at a glance

1,860

People

$1,210,000

Median sale

$590/wk

Median rent

2.54%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kensington report →

Keep researching

  • Why Kensington? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Kensington →
  • Other records on Kensington Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Norwood

Beautiful Bluestone Cottage is Elegantly Updated Eastern Suburb Stunner

Well positioned in the heart of the blue-chip eastern suburbs and walking distance to exclusive schools as well as the vibrant Parade Norwood, this elegantly and stylishly updated double-frontage bluestone cottage is an absolute must see.

Effortlessly blending beautiful character features with modern contemporary design, enjoy striking features such as polished floorboards, lofty high ceilings, ambient LED lighting, arched hallways with elegant interior colour palette and pendant lights just to highlight a few.

Entering to a wide light-filled hallway that guides you past 2 sizeable front bedrooms, one with built-in robes and the other with feature fireplace, and into a central semi-formal living room with feature red-brick fireplace converted to house a brilliant combustion heater - there is unmistakable elevated charm.

Read the full description

Gorgeous dark slate tiles contrast the crisp brightness of the casual meals and kitchen area positively spilling with natural light, while the formal dining room offers delightful garden views. The designer kitchen features beautiful contemporary design with sleek timber cabinetry, white stone bench tops, induction cook top, separate steam oven and convection microwave.

Thoughtful interior renovation provides the spacious master bedroom with large walk-in robe and clever 2-way access to the main bathroom featuring striking floor tiling, elegant white cabinetry and separate shower and bathtub, perfect for long relaxing soaks.

An undercover deck overlooks the sunbathed north-facing backyard which sees a lovely lush lawn and established low maintenance greenery as well as a quaint undercover sitting area ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or a twilight vino in the warmer months. Meanwhile, convenient rear access from Wellington Street makes excellent use of the long secure garage with great storage space.

Wonderful proximity to a host of amenities and attractions such as walking distance to exclusive schools including Loreto College and Marryatville High, pristine local parks and sporting grounds, and the as mentioned vibrant Parade Norwood for boutique shopping, cafés, restaurants and bars - this is a stellar opportunity to secure an exquisite bluestone character cottage with all the appointments of modern living.

Features you'll love:

*Gorgeous character bluestone double-frontage cottage in the heart of inner east

*Elegantly updated throughout including polished floorboards, high ceilings, LED lighting

*Modern kitchen featuring timber cabinetry, stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances and sleek induction cook top

*Light-filled casual meals area and formal dining

*Generous semi-formal lounge room with feature combustion heater

*2 sizeable bedrooms and generous master bedroom with built-ins, walk-in robe and direct access to 2-way bathroom

*Elegant bathroom with striking floor tiling, separate shower and bathtub

*Sunbathed north-facing backyard with lush lawn and established greenery

*Cosy outdoor undercover sitting area

*Long garage with rear access from Wellington Street

*Underground wine cellar and generous storage room

*Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning throughout with a separate split system in dining room.

*Solar system for energy efficiency and reduction of bills

*Rain water supply to house

*Security roller shutters on front windows

*Rear lane access to quiet street

*Local Heritage Listed for Council Restoration and Replacement Rebate Scheme.

*Unrivalled proximity to The Parade bustling with trendy cafés, restaurants and bars

*Walking distance to pristine local parks and iconic sporting ovals

*Close to exclusive public and primary schools as well as convenient public transport

*Minutes from Burnside Village and Adelaide CBD

Ray White Norwood/Grange are taking preventive measures for the health and safety of its clients and buyers entering any one of our properties. Please note that social distancing will be required at this open inspection.

Property Details:

Council | Norwood, Payneham & St. Peters

Zone | Established Neighbourhood

Land | 380sqm(Approx.)

House | 113sqm(Approx.)

Built | 1890

Council Rates | $1683 pa

Water | $211 pq

ESL | $429 pa

Disclaimer: As much as we aimed to have all details represented within this advertisement be true and correct, it is the buyer/ purchaser's responsibility to complete the correct due diligence while viewing and purchasing the property throughout the active campaign.

Listing description written by Damien Fong, Ray White Norwood — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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