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SA › Kensington Park › Birnie Ave

26 Birnie Ave, Kensington Park SA 5068

House

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

627 m²

Land

2,136.77 m²

Building

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Kensington Park (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,561/m² of land (n=29). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No 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 Park (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,561/m² of land (n=29). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Kensington Park at a glance

3,244

People

$1,730,000

Median sale

$632/wk

Median rent

1.90%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kensington Park report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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 unknown19 Apr 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Apr 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?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $632/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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • 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?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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

    Development applications have not been queried 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 Park in one glance

Kensington Park at a glance

3,244

People

$1,730,000

Median sale

$632/wk

Median rent

1.90%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kensington Park report →

Keep researching

  • Why Kensington Park? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Kensington Park →
  • Other records on Birnie Ave →

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Kensington

Yesterday, today and tomorrow! - CONTRACTED AT AUCTION

Auction Location: on site

As charming as yesteryear, as functional as today and a promise to continue the pleasure tomorrow! Step into the timeless elegance of this charming circa 1928 bungalow, exuding an enchanting allure from every corner of its generous 627 sqm (approx) land allotment. Embracing its heritage with pride, this home boasts an impressive street presence that sets the tone for the warmth and character awaiting within.

Spread across its welcoming layout are three generously proportioned bedrooms (all with their own split system air conditioners), providing ample space for rest and relaxation. An updated bathroom (circa 2019), complemented by a convenient second toilet, ensures modern comfort for the whole family.

Read the full description

The heart of the home lies in its open-plan kitchen, seamlessly flowing into the adjacent dining area and air conditioned lounge room. Here, gatherings with loved ones are enhanced by the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. Step outside to discover a picturesque rear garden, where a charming sitting nook beckons you to unwind amidst the tranquility. A terraced garden area at the rear presents the perfect canvas for cultivating your own vegetables, adding a touch of homely charm to your culinary adventures.

Throughout the home, cherished character features such as polished boards, fireplaces and leadlight windows evoke a sense of nostalgia while seamlessly blending with modern comforts. For the handyman or those seeking a retreat, a shed at the rear of the property offers versatility as a man cave, workshop or simply handy additional storage space.

Nestled in a quiet street, this home offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet remains conveniently located near highly sought-after schools, shopping precincts, and public transport options. From the moment you step inside, you'll be enveloped in a sense of warmth and welcome, making this beautiful residence a place you'll be proud to call home for years to come.

AUCTION: Friday, 19th April at 12:30pm (USP) - CONTRACTED AT AUCTION

($1,275,000)

CT: Volume 5243 Folio 869

Council: City of Burnside

Council Rates: $1,584.00 per annum (approx)

Water Rates: $216.96 per quarter (approx)

Land size: 627 square metres (approx)

Year Built: 1928 (approx)

To register your interest or to make an offer, scan the code below:

https://prop.ps/l/uyB1ZvhnPWan

(Please copy and paste the link into your browser)

LJ Hooker Kensington | Unley provide a service called Auction Pay which allows you to pay your deposit online, on the spot at Auction, rather than having the hassle of arranging payment by cheque. Please contact Janine Bergin and Hailey Colledge to find out more about this service.

The Vendor's Statement (Form 1) will be available for perusal by members of the public:-

(A) at the office of the agent for at least 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction; and

(B) at the place at which the auction is to be conducted for at least 30 minutes immediately before the auction commences.

Listing description written by Janine Bergin, LJ Hooker Kensington — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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