Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Kensington › Douglas Ave
$1,175,000
Last sold
2 Dec 2022
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
612 m²
Land
201 m²
Building
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
$1,175,000
2 Dec 2022 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,613/m² of land (n=87). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kensington
-30.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,687,500
+0.96 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.19%
Suburb median $1,687,500 from 24 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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 612 m² — that is not official geometry. 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 for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $712/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 for this property. 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
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 612 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by BourkesBe prepared to be impressed with this feature packed 1939 character home, that's been expertly restored and skilfully extended, this home has it all!
Securely tucked away behind a rendered brick front fence and sliding auto gate, this charming residence that was extended in 2005 offers a spacious and open layout. With polished Jarrah floorboards over a generous 201m2 single level floor plan & offering a north facing family sized 612m2 block, this home will suit your needs and beyond.
A complete Master Suite with double WIR plus an ensuite featuring double shower and basins with a recently restored clawfoot bath, this space you’ll love! All this overlooking the expensive rear yard.
All 3 minor bedrooms are generously sized, and the fourth bedroom offers a feature fireplace or could be used as a formal lounge. The open plan living dining kitchen area also at the rear of the home overlooks the rear yard and opens to the covered alfresco which you will spend many nights entertaining.
The features of the property don't end there. The home has a rear access via a laneway that is currently shared with only one other property, homes with these features are highly sought after but rarely offered. With the dual access, you have options galore from caravan & boat parking or creating a dual occupancy residence with a granny flat.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Traditional wood heater
• A lush, manicured garden with a grand old Jacaranda tree, along with fruit trees galore including mango, lime, orange, and mandarins
• Alarm system & sensor lights to both front & rear yards
• The features one would expect in a classic Kensington period residence including lead light windows, picture rails, skirtings, architraves, ceilings roses & ornate cornicing throughout
• Separate gazebo & shed
• Daikin reverse cycle Air-conditioning & ceiling fans
• Custom timber bi-fold doors to alfresco that create a truly connected outdoor living area
Positioned atop of the hill at the quiet end of Douglas Avenue, the home in this highly desirable inner-city locale is in the catchment area for the ever in-demand Kensington Primary School, along with being walking distance to the exclusive Angelo Street precinct.
City of South Perth | $2,277
Water Corporation | $1,238
Listing description written by Joe Mucci, Bourkes — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.