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16 Racecourse Rd, Balaklava SA 5461

House

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

20,234.282 m²

Land

226 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 20,234 m² against a 226 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Balaklava (last 5 years) with land size: median $313/m² of land (n=38). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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 Balaklava (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $313/m² of land (n=38). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Balaklava at a glance

2,130

People

$400,000

Median sale

$402/wk

Median rent

5.23%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Balaklava 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 unknown31 Oct 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 Oct 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 Oct 2024

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 $402/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.”

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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

Balaklava in one glance

Balaklava at a glance

2,130

People

$400,000

Median sale

$402/wk

Median rent

5.23%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Balaklava report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Elders Real Estate Clare Valley/Balaklava

Perfect blend of contemporary style and country living

Nestled on the outskirts of the Balaklava township at 16 Racecourse Road, this stunning contemporary home offers rural living with modern conveniences on a sprawling 5-acre property. Perfectly positioned adjacent to the Balaklava Racecourse, the property provides a serene lifestyle while being just minutes from town amenities.

This well-designed residence features four bedrooms and a study, ideal for family living. The master suite is a highlight, boasting a walk-through robe leading to a luxurious ensuite complete with granite benchtops and floor-to-ceiling tiles. Two additional bedrooms include built-in robes and desks, making them perfect for children or guests, fourth with robe provision.

The heart of the home is the open-plan living space, accentuated by hard-wearing bamboo flooring, which flows effortlessly through high-traffic areas. The beautifully appointed kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a 900mm oven and cooktop, sleek granite benchtops, and gloss-finished cabinetry that adds a touch of elegance. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious living area, where a slow combustion heater provides warmth, and a split system air conditioner ensures comfort year-round.

Read the full description

Outside, the wrap-around veranda is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With ample room to expand, garden, or enjoy a hobby farm, this property offers endless possibilities for those seeking a rural lifestyle with modern touches.

Further features

3-way family bathroom with granite bench top

Total of three bathrooms and 3 toilets

Well appointed laundry with built in cupboards and bench top

Large bank of storage cupboards

Ceiling fans, split system A/C, slow combustion heater

6.6 kw solar system, 45,000 L of rainwater plumbed to house

Mains water and electricity

Orchid with approx. 30 trees, irrigated

Two fenced paddocks

Granny flat with kitchenette, bathroom, open plan living, two further rooms, needs to be finished off

Tinted windows throughout the home and granny flat

Large garage under main roof measuring 7m x 9m automatic panel lift doors

Separate shed measuring 7.5m x 12m with roller doors & access to granny flat

Ceilings, exterior and interior walls are insulated

Rural fencing to perimeter

Sale is by EXPRESSION OF INTEREST by November 8 or Unless Sold Prior. Contact Lisa Curnow on 0421 278 185 or lisa.curnow@elders.com.au for inspection details RLA 62833

Wakefield Regional Council

Zone: Rural Residential House

Year Built: 2012

Council Rates: $ 2,709.20 2024/25

Land Size: 5 acres (approx.)

Living size: 226m2 (approx.) not including granny flat

Disclaimer: Care is taken to verify the correctness of all details used in this advertisement. No warranty is given as to the correctness of information supplied and neither the owners nor their agent can accept responsibility for error.

Listing description written by Lisa Curnow, Elders Real Estate Clare Valley/Balaklava — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 1
  • Toilets: 3
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