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 › Sweetman Ave
$802,000
Last sold
25 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
362 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
$802,000
25 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Encounter Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,152/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
-1.0%
Median sale
Suburb $810,000
+0.03 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 CoastIf you're searching for an immaculately presented home in a wonderful location - equally appealing to first home buyers, retirees, and investors - look no further.
Built by Bailey Homes circa 2007, this property offers the very best in easy-care, low-maintenance living. The interior has been freshly painted throughout, with new carpet laid in all three bedrooms and the family living room, creating a fresh and welcoming feel.
A wide entry foyer greets you upon arrival. To the right, the master bedroom suite features a walk-in robe and private ensuite. Bedrooms two and three are positioned further along the hallway, both complete with built-in robes.
To the left of the front door is internal access to the garage. A study/storeroom has been constructed within the garage (and can be removed if desired), adding flexibility to the floor plan. Currently, the garage accommodates one vehicle with a workshop space to the side and features an automatic panel-lift door. The paved driveway provides additional off-street parking for two more cars.
The main three-way bathroom includes a separate shower and bath, vanity, and WC. The laundry is conveniently located nearby and offers ample cupboard space.
At the end of the hallway, you'll find the spacious open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. Floating timber flooring flows from the passage into the kitchen and dining space, while the living area is newly carpeted for added comfort. The well-designed U-shaped kitchen provides generous bench and cupboard space, complete with a breakfast bar, corner pantry, and dishwasher.
Sliding patio doors open from the living area onto the rear Modwood deck - a private alfresco setting perfect for family barbecues and outdoor entertaining. A small lawn area offers just enough space for pets without the burden of high maintenance.
Additional features include an 8 panel solar system, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans, newly installed bedroom blinds, and NBN connection.
Situated on a flat allotment, the home enjoys access to scenic walking trails throughout the Encounter Waters subdivision, leading to the popular Boulevard Cafe on the Lake and the adjacent lakeside beach. A pleasant stroll along Tabernacle Road brings you to the esplanade on Franklin Parade, home to the much-loved Yilki General Store and Beach House Cafe.
Offering true "set and forget" living, this low-maintenance home is perfectly suited to young families, retirees seeking an easy-care lifestyle, and savvy investors alike.
Specifications:
CT / 5936/4
Council / Victor Harbor
Zoning / WN
Built / 2007
Land / 362m2 (approx)
Frontage / 12.5m
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools /Victor Harbor P.S, Victor Harbor H.S.
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 Mark Forde, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.