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 › Matthews St
$730,000
Last sold
19 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
659 m²
Land
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
$730,000
19 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 $1,159/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
-9.9%
Median sale
Suburb $810,000
+0.38 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 scheme
Planning and Design Code
Zone
Hills Neighbourhood
HN
Jurisdiction
Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor, SA
26024202
Supply and construction of 7.966m x 4m x 2.4m high Gable Shed
Decision Made · Lodged 24 July 2026
Council site reportSource
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 Hills Neighbourhood · HN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 653 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. 1 development application on this parcel. Accepted (Decision Made) Latest lodgement recorded 2026-07-24. 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
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. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownlowZoned Hills Neighbourhood · HN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 653 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 653 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
Knownmedium1 development application on this parcel. Accepted (Decision Made) Latest lodgement recorded 2026-07-24. These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline.
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 CoastPerfectly positioned in the highly sought-after, flat pocket of Encounter Bay, 21 Matthews Street offers relaxed coastal living with the rare advantage of a peaceful reserve right on your doorstep. Just a short stroll to the beach, you can go for your morning walks along the shoreline, grab a coffee on the way, and enjoy the laid back lifestyle the South Coast is so loved for. Freshly painted and filled with natural light, this inviting home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 1 bathroom ideal for families, downsizers or holidaymakers alike.
Floor plan comprising of
• Front entry living room is light and bright, perfectly positioned to capture tranquil views across the reserve, a beautiful space to unwind or greet guests
• The heart of the home features open plan kitchen, living, dining area with near new split system air-conditioning and sliding doors out to the backyard
• The kitchen has been updated with new appliances including induction cooking and electric oven. Upwright pantry and great storage space
• Main bedroom with peaceful reserve outlook convenient 2 way access to the bathroom which doubles an ensuite
• The bathroom has full bath, shower vanity area, separate W/C and linen press for added storage
• 2 guest bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for family and visitors
• Outside, the spacious fully fenced yard is excellent area for children and pets to play, with plenty of room for your caravan or boat, to add shedding, outdoor entertaining, or create your dream garden oasis
• Recent upgrades include freshly painted, new floor coverings and re-carpeted throughout
Offering lifestyle, location and versatility, this charming home presents an exceptional opportunity to secure your place in one of Encounter Bay's most desirable coastal pockets. Contact Carly Schilling for your very own private inspection today on 0439 860 866
Specifications:
CT / 5996/357
Community Titled
Council / Victor Harbor
Zoning / HN
Built / 2009
Land / 659m2 (approx)
Frontage / 24.3m
Council Rates / $1,806.20pa
Emergency Services Levy / $100.00pa
SA Water / $176.30pq
Estimated 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 Carly Schilling, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.