Dover Gardens at a glance
3,310
People
$1,030,000
Median sale
$622/wk
Median rent
3.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Dover Gardens › Scarborough Tce
$1,340,000
For sale
$1,340,000
Last sold
30 June 2025
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
640 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
Asking
$1,340,000
30 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Dover Gardens (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,129/m² of land (n=77). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Dover Gardens at a glance
3,310
People
$1,030,000
Median sale
$622/wk
Median rent
3.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Dover Gardens
+30.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,030,000
-0.73 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.14%
Suburb median $1,030,000 from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$85,128 on top of the price (6.4% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: South Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Dover Gardens's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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
SAPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $622/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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Dover Gardens at a glance
3,310
People
$1,030,000
Median sale
$622/wk
Median rent
3.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by OCBest Offers By Tue, 15th Sep - 12pm (USP)
Positioned in a highly desirable pocket of Dover Gardens, this impressive five-bedroom residence delivers the space, flexibility and lifestyle modern families are searching for. Built in 1997 and set across a generous approx. 640sqm allotment, the home has been refreshed throughout with painting, new carpets and engineered flooring, while its character-filled design delivers multiple living zones, versatile accommodation and exceptional indoor-outdoor entertaining.
From the striking street presence and established gardens to the spacious interiors, there is an immediate sense of warmth and a homely connection. Inside, natural light fills the generous lounge and dining zone before flowing through to the heart of the home designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining.
The newly renovated kitchen is a standout, combining abundant cabinetry with quality stainless-steel appliances, a brand-new induction cooktop, wall oven, dishwasher, generous pantry and an enormous breakfast bar - the perfect place to prepare, gather and entertain. Multiple sets of sliding doors extend the living spaces outdoors, creating a seamless connection to the expansive entertaining area, pool and private backyard.
Open the Door To:
- Five generously proportioned bedrooms thoughtfully positioned across two levels
- A freshly updated interior with new paint, plush carpets and engineered flooring throughout
- A beautifully renovated kitchen with quality stainless-steel appliances, brand-new induction cooktop, wall oven, dishwasher, generous pantry and enormous breakfast bar
- Multiple living zones providing flexibility for growing families, teenagers and guests
- Spacious master suite with walk-in robe, study or dressing room and direct access to the downstairs bathroom
- Separate lounge room and dining area to accommodate celebrations and entertaining
- Open-plan kitchen, meals and family area forming the central hub of the home
- Versatile rumpus room, ideal as a teenage retreat, guest quarters or additional living space
- Two bathrooms and three toilets for excellent family convenience
- Recently serviced ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout, for year-round comfort
- Expansive pitched-roof entertaining area, perfect for relaxed family gatherings and entertaining friends
- In-ground saltwater swimming pool with solar heating and adjoining spa
- Established gardens creating a private and peaceful outdoor sanctuary
- Nine solar panels providing added energy efficiency
- Secure carport plus additional driveway parking, with previous approval for an additional carport
- Handy garden shed plus a separate pool equipment shed
- Generous approximately 640sqm allotment with impressive street appeal
- Convenient access to quality schools, reserves, shopping and everyday amenities
- Close to Seaview High School, Warradale Primary School and Seaview Downs Primary School
- Moments from Patritti Winery and just minutes from Westfield Marion, the Brighton precinct, Flinders University and Flinders Hospital.
Close the Door On:
- Compromising on space as your family grows
- Being restricted to a single living area and sacrificing entertaining space for a family-sized backyard
- Travelling long distances for shopping, schooling, recreation and essential amenities
With its generous proportions, refreshed interiors and outstanding resort-style backyard, this is a home that brings together the best of family living, entertaining and everyday convenience. Open the door to space, flexibility and a lifestyle made for making memories - welcome home to 28 Scarborough Terrace, Dover Gardens.
CT - 5208/703
Council - Marion
Zoning - General Neighbourhood
Year Built – 1997
Land Size – 640m² approx.
Total Build Area - 402m² approx.
Council Rates - $2,956.56 per year
SA Water Rates - $1,152.56 per year
Emergency Services Levy - $224.95 per year
All information or material provided has been obtained from third party sources and, as such, we cannot guarantee that the information or material is accurate. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions (including, but not limited to, a property's floor plans and land size, building condition or age). Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries and obtain their own professional advice. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd partners with third party providers including Realestate.com.au (REA) and Before You Buy Australia Pty Ltd (BYB). If you elect to use the BYB website and service, you are dealing directly with BYB. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd does not receive any financial benefit from BYB in respect of the service provided. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions in respect of the service provided by BYB. Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries as they see fit.
RLA 275403.
Listing description written by Bec Parker, OC — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.