Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Encounter Bay › Kirby St
$820,000
Last sold
26 Dec 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
736 m²
Land
179 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$820,000
26 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Encounter Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,159/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Encounter Bay
+1.2%
Median sale
Suburb $810,000
-0.04 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.50%
Suburb median $810,000 from 11 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 $545/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
Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harris South CoastEmbracing lifestyle from Encounter Lakes to Franklin Parade, lock in unmissable ocean views from an elevated family haven delivering year-round holiday magic.
Sunlit, and relaxed, this family design offers immeasurable appeal for the owner-occupier, investor or entertainer, even a low-pressure 'flip' project – one you can share for the long term and refine over time.
Its timeless façade delivers undeniable street presence, and as its three-bedroom, two-bathroom footprint floats to the top framed by a panoramic front deck, you know the visual payback is iconic.
Inside the vibe is clean, calm and coastal. Immaculate interiors, hard-wearing floor tiles, split system comfort, and sun-soaked sliding doors that peel back where they should – bayside.
In hues that echo the horizon, the kitchen anchors the living and dining stage with island grazing, electric cooking appliances, and a 'Miele' dishwasher – perfectly giving now, with scope to re-design when inspiration strikes.
The only non-negotiable is filling the front deck with friends where The Bluff and jewelled seas combine to create an idyllic backdrop for good food and group banter.
Two generous rear bedrooms converge on a tasteful bathroom (with separate WC), while the master steps it up with a walk-in robe, ensuite, and priceless ocean views.
The substantial, fully fenced backyard welcomes pets, play, and summer slip-and-slide fun while you watch from the comfort of the undercover deck. For practicality, the home's base is utilised as a single garage and under-house storage – with plenty of off-street guest parking.
Clearly loved and impeccably maintained, its current owners can claim two decades of memories here; memories that'll linger as long as Franklin Parade's foreshore lifestyle will - forever.
Follow their lead, and Encounter Bay's landmarks, to Kirby Street.
There's more to love:
Iconic ocean and Bluff views from the expansive entertainer's front deck
External roller shutters to façade
Master bedroom with ensuite, WIR, and more beautiful Bluff views
Solar efficiency
Secure garage/carport
Practical under-house storage
External timber staircase entry to first floor living
Laminate kitchen featuring a 'Miele' dishwasher, prep island and water filtration
Generous 2nd and 3rd rear bedrooms – sized for twin beds or doubles
Main bathroom with vanity storage and separate WC
'Dux' 250L electric HWS
Fully fenced, low-care backyard on a 736sqm allotment
Occupy full time, or lease as a high-performing holiday rental
Savour the lifestyle: swim, stroll or play golf on repeat
Easy minutes to Victor Central, Encounter Lakes, and Franklin Parade.
Specifications:
CT / 5625/254
Council / Victor Harbor
Zoning / Hills Neighbourhood (Residential)
Built / 2002
Land / 736sqm (approx)
Frontage / 18.59m
Council Rates / $3051.85 p/a
Emergency Services Levy / $134.10 p/a
SA Water / $353.76 p/q
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Investigator College, Victor Harbor Primary School, Victor Harbor High School, Encounter Lutheran College
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 337539
Listing description written by Paul Price, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.