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22 Thornton St, Kensington SA 5068

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

575 m²

Land

307 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size: median $3,972/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Established Neighbourhood (EN) under the Planning and Design Code.(Location SA · 31 Aug 2026)

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. 1No 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

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,972/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Kensington at a glance

1,860

People

$1,210,000

Median sale

$590/wk

Median rent

2.54%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kensington report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Planning and Design Code

Zone

Established Neighbourhood

EN

Jurisdiction

Norwood Payneham and St Peters

Norwood Payneham and St Peters, SA

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Location SA
  • Dataset: Planning and Design Code Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 1504606019

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

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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. Soldprice unknown22 Nov 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted6 Nov 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted6 Nov 2024

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 Established Neighbourhood · EN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 566 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. 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 $590/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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownlow

    Zoned Established Neighbourhood · EN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 566 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

    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

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • 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

Kensington in one glance

Kensington at a glance

1,860

People

$1,210,000

Median sale

$590/wk

Median rent

2.54%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kensington report →

Keep researching

  • Why Kensington? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Kensington →
  • Other records on Thornton St →

Listing material

Listed by Toop & Toop Norwood

CHARMING KENSINGTON RETREAT

BEST OFFERS BY TUESDAY 26th NOVEMBER BY 2PM (USP)

Welcome to a sanctuary of sophistication and superior comfort at 22 Thornton Street, Kensington. This exquisite four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, constructed in 2003, harmoniously blends timeless charm with modern amenities, making it an idyllic setting for a low-maintenance lifestyle. Commanding a handsome street presence with its sandstone façade and quaint picket fence, the front gardens are a testament to thoughtful landscaping, creating a warm welcome for all who enter.

As you step inside, you are greeted with a grand hallway that accentuates the home's stately high ceilings and polished floorboards.

Read the full description

Positioned at the front of the home, the master bedroom is a retreat in itself, featuring a luxurious walk-in wardrobe and spacious ensuite, designed to offer a private sanctuary at day's end. Each additional bedroom is a testament to thoughtful design, with fresh plush carpets underfoot and built-in wardrobes, except for one, which provides the flexibility of conversion to a private study.

Perhaps the home's most alluring feature is its underground wine cellar, a connoisseur's dream with capacity for over 700 bottles, polished concrete floors, and feature lighting—a true sanctuary for wine lovers.

Towards the rear of the home reveals a versatile second living area, with the potential to serve as a formal dining room, marked by plush carpeting and abundant natural light through a large window.

Double doors lead to an expansive open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area, a dream space for the avid entertainer. Effortlessly flowing from kitchen to dining, this space captures the essence of family gatherings against the backdrop of lush green rear gardens viewed through floor-to-ceiling windows. The property's private rear area boasts established gardens, expertly designed by Sophie Thompson, and features an array of edible plants.

The kitchen itself designed for the culinary enthusiast in mind features black granite benchtops and a large central island for a perfect blend of style and functionality. A generously sized pantry provides abundant storage, while the Westinghouse oven and gas stovetop promise to satisfy all your cooking requirements.

Experience the refreshingly peaceful outdoors where newly landscaped gardens are gracefully intertwined with mature trees, offering an exceptional backdrop whilst ensuring utmost privacy. Paved grounds round off the setting, presenting the perfect alfresco dining area to soak in the serene surroundings.

This property boasts an enviable location, providing residents with the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing stroll to diverse attractions like the Parade Norwood, Lune Bar & Eatery, Borthwick Park and the classic Kensington Hotel. If you fancy shopping, the upscale Burnside Village is nearby. And for those needing to commute, Adelaide CBD is less than a 10-minute drive.

Ideal for families, the property sits within the school zone for Marryatville Primary and High School. Additionally, Mary Mackillop College, Pembroke School and Loreto College are all just a convenient walk away, simplifying the daily school run.

FEATURES WE LOVE:

• Generous land size of 575 sqm with a 16m frontage (approx.)

• High ceilings and polished floorboards

• Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite

• North-facing, open plan living room with integrated kitchen and dining

• Functional kitchen with premium finishes and appliances

• Main bathroom with bath and heated towel rails

• Separate laundry room with sink and additional wash closet, room for both washer and dryer, sliding door access to rear garden

• 700+ bottle wine cellar with ventilation, polished concrete flooring and feature lighting

• Professionally landscaped gardens

• Remote controlled double garage with direct internal access and access to rear garden

• Newly installed Daikin reverse cycle heating and cooling system

• Gas hot water service

• Automated irrigation system

LOCATION:

• Stroll to the Parade Norwood, Kensington Hotel, Lune Bar & Eatery and Borthwick Park

• Less than a 10 minute commute to Adelaide CBD

• Close to Burnside Village

SCHOOL ZONES:

• Zoned for Marryatville Primary and High School

• Walking distance to Mary Mackillop College, Pembroke School and Loreto College

Listing description written by Jordan Begley, Toop & Toop Norwood — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Remote Garage
  • Reverse Cycle Aircon
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
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