Colonel Light Gardens at a glance
3,297
People
$1,691,000
Median sale
$580/wk
Median rent
1.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Colonel Light Gardens › Hastings Rd
$1,520,000
Last sold
4 May 2024
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
743 m²
Land
160 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
$1,520,000
4 May 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Colonel Light Gardens (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,085/m² of land (n=44). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Colonel Light Gardens at a glance
3,297
People
$1,691,000
Median sale
$580/wk
Median rent
1.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Colonel Light Gardens
-10.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,691,000
+0.20 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.78%
Suburb median $1,691,000 from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Planning and Design Code
Zone
Established Neighbourhood
EN
Jurisdiction
Mitcham
Mitcham, SA
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
SAZoned Established Neighbourhood · EN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 738 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $580/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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownlowZoned Established Neighbourhood · EN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 738 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
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 738 m² — land size can look like optionality. 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
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Colonel Light Gardens at a glance
3,297
People
$1,691,000
Median sale
$580/wk
Median rent
1.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Smallacombe Real Estate Mitcham~ Auction: Saturday 4th May @10:30am (unless sold prior) ~
Built in 1926, this timeless Colonial Light Gardens bungalow exudes classic charm while offering updated modern comforts. With four bedrooms and two living areas, along with a separate studio featuring its own bathroom and kitchenette, this property provides versatile and flexible living spaces to suit you. Perfect for families or those looking for multi-generational living, a teen or guest retreat or an ideal work from home option.
Enter into a wide and welcoming hallway and you are immediately captivated by the character and charm. Including stunning leadlight, warm timber floors and high ceilings.
There are three large bedrooms, two feature the classic bungalow fireplaces, high ceilings, polished boards and the comfort of ceiling fans. The master bedroom has a wall of built in robes and stunning plantation shutters.
The smaller fourth bedroom offers flexibility of use and could be utilised as a home office, study or even a nursery.
A formal lounge serves as the central gathering space with a gas heater and the ambience of the fireplace, while a family and dining area adjacent to the kitchen at the rear of the home provides that all important open plan lifestyle living.
The master bathroom is well placed to service the bedrooms and boasts a modern refit in keeping with the homes style and era, including a gorgeous bathtub, a spacious shower area, and quality cabinetry.
Step through to the open plan living including the kitchen which showcases soft-closing cabinetry, a quality chef's oven with a five-burner gas cooktop, dishwasher and breakfast bar. The family room provides a dining area and space to relax and take in the picture views of the garden.
Linking seamlessly from the kitchen is the fabulous outdoor entertaining area. With its large gabled pergola featuring shade blinds and ceiling fan. The spacious timber deck provides a perfect place to relax and entertain ~ complete with your own outdoor kitchen (fully plumbed) and storage ~ it's absolutely perfect for all year round entertaining.
The separate, self-contained studio is such a great space. Ideal for guests, teen retreat, granny flat or fifth bedroom if needed. Complete with its own shower, 2nd toilet, vanity, small kitchenette, as new split system air conditioning and laundry facilities for added convenience.
The delightful back yard is complemented by a fragrant cottage garden, fruit trees, cubby house and play area, creating an inviting environment perfect for children and adults alike.
Additional Features we love:
* Traditional character throughout, including warm polished Baltic pine floorboards, high ceilings, leadlight and fireplaces
* Split system reverse cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans and gas heater to provide year-round comfort
* Built in robes in the main and plantation shutters in both bed 1 and 2
* Private secure yard with fabulous outdoor entertaining area
* Cubby house, garden shed and plenty of room for a pool or veggie garden
* Double length carport and space for an additional car offer ample off-road parking for up to four vehicles
Located only 7km from the CBD, this property enjoys close proximity to parks, including Kent Road Reserve, Mortlock Park, local schools, cafes, restaurants, and shopping as well as public transport options.
Zoned for Colonel Light Gardens Primary School and Springbank Secondary College, a short walk to St Therese School, it also offers easy access to excellent public and private schools.
Situated in one of Australia's unique heritage zoned suburbs, in a quiet tree lined street, this property presents a genuine opportunity to reside in a community steeped in history and character. With its heritage zoning ensuring the preservation of the charm of the neighbourhood, Colonel Light Gardens stands out as a place where the past seamlessly integrates with the present.
Council: City of Mitcham
Council Rates: $2,344.60 per annum
SA Water: $231.54 per quarter
ESL: $204.95 per annum
Land Size: 743sqm (approx.)
Year Built: 1926
Zoning: Established Neighbourhood
Listing description written by Janet Hansen-Smith, Smallacombe Real Estate Mitcham — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.