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20 Watahuna Ave, Hawthorndene SA 5051

House

$975,000

Last sold

18 Sept 2023

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

1,482 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $975,000 (18 Sept 2023).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 1,482 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Hawthorndene (last 5 years) with land size: median $894/m² of land (n=69). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Hills Neighbourhood (HN) under the Planning and Design Code.(Location SA · 1 Sept 2026)
  • Fact21029240 — Swimming pool, safety fence and associated earthworks (Decision Made), lodged 7 Oct 2021.(Location SA · 7 Oct 2021) source ↗
  • Fact23021944 — Outbuilding (shed), earthworks and tree-damaging activity (development within tree root zone only) (Decision Made), lodged 13 Aug 2023.(Location SA · 13 Aug 2023) source ↗

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. 1Read 21029240 — Swimming pool, safety fence and associated earthworks in full at council before relying on the development thesis. open ↗
  2. 2Read 23021944 — Outbuilding (shed), earthworks and tree-damaging activity (development within tree root zone only) in full at council before relying on the development thesis. open ↗
  3. 3No 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

$975,000

18 Sept 2023 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Hawthorndene (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $894/m² of land (n=69). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Hawthorndene at a glance

3,920

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$613/wk

Median rent

2.66%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Hawthorndene report →

Vs Hawthorndene

-18.7%

Median sale

Suburb $1,200,000

+0.61 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.66%

Suburb median $1,200,000 from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Planning and Design Code

Zone

Hills Neighbourhood

HN

Jurisdiction

Mitcham

Mitcham, SA

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

  • 21029240

    Swimming pool, safety fence and associated earthworks

    Decision Made · Lodged 7 Oct 2021

    Council site report
  • 23021944

    Outbuilding (shed), earthworks and tree-damaging activity (development within tree root zone only)

    Decision Made · Lodged 13 Aug 2023

    Council site report

Source

  • Provider: Location SA
  • Dataset: Planning and Design Code Zones
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 0827703003

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

i

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. Sold$975,00018 Sept 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted30 Aug 2023
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted30 Aug 2023

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?

Confidence: low

Zoned Hills Neighbourhood · HN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 1,485 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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. 2 development applications on this parcel. Code Assessed - Performance Assessed (Decision Made); Code Assessed - Performance Assessed (Decision Made) Latest lodgement recorded 2021-10-07. These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline. 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 $613/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.”

Read more

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.

4 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownlow

    Zoned Hills Neighbourhood · HN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 1,485 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

    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?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 1,485 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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    Knownmedium

    2 development applications on this parcel. Code Assessed - Performance Assessed (Decision Made); Code Assessed - Performance Assessed (Decision Made) Latest lodgement recorded 2021-10-07. These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline.

  • 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

Hawthorndene in one glance

Hawthorndene at a glance

3,920

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$613/wk

Median rent

2.66%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Hawthorndene report →

Keep researching

  • Why Hawthorndene? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Hawthorndene →
  • Other records on Watahuna Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Harris Real Estate Glenelg

Beautifully Maintained Hawthorndene Classic - Established Gardens – 1482m2 Allotment

Step into a world of elegance and comfort with this stunning residence at 20 Watahuna Avenue, Hawthorndene. From the moment you arrive, the ornate facade and automatic front gate welcome you to a haven of grandeur living.

Featuring a formal lounge adorned with a charming fireplace with marble surround, this home offers the perfect blend of classic and modern touches. The kitchen boasts abundant cupboard space and is a true delight for any culinary enthusiast. Polished floorboards throughout add an air of sophistication, while the 3-meter ceilings create an open and spacious ambiance.

The master bedroom offers both comfort and convenience with a ceiling fan and a full wall built-in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 also features built-ins, ensuring ample space for all your needs. The main bathroom is a true retreat, boasting floor-to-ceiling tiles and a double sink for added luxury.

Read the full description

As you explore further, you'll discover a large laundry complete with a separate toilet, making daily chores a breeze. The living/dining room is the perfect relaxation spot, equipped with a split system air conditioning unit and panoramic views of the lovely garden that surrounds you.

The backyard truly steals the show, being the heart of this home. With established gardens, fruit trees, and a serene sitting pavilion, you'll find tranquillity in every corner. Imagine hosting gatherings on the expansive outdoor entertainment area with charming pavers and lush surroundings. The second driveway leading to the back yard provides endless possibilities for customization, allowing you to create your own oasis.

Situated in an enviable location within the Blackwood Hills community, this home offers not only its exceptional features but also the convenience of nearby amenities. Just across the road you'll find yourself immersed in the beauty of Apex Park, perfect for leisurely walks and picnics. Joan's Pantry is also within a stone's throw, offering a delightful array of culinary treats.

For those who love sports and outdoor activities, Hawthorndene Oval is just a short stroll away. Whether you're a fan of playing sports or simply enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a local game, this park has something for everyone.

Features you'll love:

- Solar panels

- Ducted reverse cycle for year-round comfort

- Automatic garage roller door

- Skylight in kitchen

- A short walk away from Belair National Park

- Easy commute to Belair Train Station

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional property. Where elegance, comfort, nearby amenities, and natural beauty converge to create your perfect home.

Site could be future subdivided, subject to council approval. See Peter for more information.

Specifications:

CT / 5106/802, 5744/82

Council / Mitcham

Zoning / Hills Neighbourhood

Built / 1945

Land / 1482m2

Frontage / 24.38m

Estimated rental assessment / $650 to $680 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request

Nearby Schools / Hawthorndene P.S, Belair P.S, Blackwood P.S, Eden Hills P.S, Blackwood H.S, Mitcham Girls H.S, Springbank Secondary College, Urrbrae Agricultural 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 | 226409

Listing description written by Peter Alexandrou, Harris Real Estate Glenelg — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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