Balaklava at a glance
2,130
People
$400,000
Median sale
$402/wk
Median rent
5.23%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$890,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
2,124 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
Asking
$890,000
Asking · $419/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Balaklava at a glance
2,130
People
$400,000
Median sale
$402/wk
Median rent
5.23%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Balaklava
+122.5%
Median sale
Suburb $400,000
-2.88 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.23%
Suburb median $400,000 from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$55,653 on top of the price (6.3% 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 Balaklava'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 $402/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.3%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Balaklava at a glance
2,130
People
$400,000
Median sale
$402/wk
Median rent
5.23%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate Clare Valley/BalaklavaSet on an impressive 2,124m² allotment over two titles, this exceptional family residence is a home of remarkable craftsmanship, individuality and enduring quality. Built 1980 with solid brick construction and meticulously maintained throughout its lifetime, 28 Walsh Street presents a rare opportunity to secure one of Balaklava's truly distinctive homes.
Designed with generous proportions and flexible family living in mind, the home offers four spacious bedrooms, a dedicated study, and three separate living areas, ensuring there is room for every stage of family life. Soaring raked ceilings create an immediate sense of space and grandeur, while the warmth of the open fireplace provides an inviting focal point for everyday living and entertaining.
Adding to the home's unmistakable character is the stunning thatched feature ceiling within the master suite, a unique architectural detail seldom found in residential homes. Original bathrooms and the kitchen have been exceptionally preserved, reflecting the home's quality construction and careful ownership, while providing an exciting opportunity for future enhancement if desired.
One of the property's most extraordinary features is its fully accessible cellar, thoughtfully transformed into an additional living space. Whether envisioned as the ultimate teenagers' retreat, private cinema room, games room or entertaining hub, this versatile area offers endless possibilities rarely found in homes of this calibre.
Entertain in style with the home's impressive, curved bar, complete with an integrated fish tank that creates a striking conversation piece and memorable entertaining environment.
Outside, the lifestyle continues with your own floodlit tennis court, allowing for evening matches and year-round enjoyment. Expansive grounds provide space for children to play, future landscaping aspirations, or simply the luxury of room to breathe.
Modern practicalities complement the home's timeless appeal, including:
• Solar panel system for improved energy efficiency
• Split system air conditioning
• Rainwater storage plumbed directly to the home, in addition to mains water
• Three-phase power connected to the garage
• Solid brick construction offering strength, insulation and longevity
Combining substantial accommodation, unique architectural features and exceptional lifestyle amenities, 28 Walsh Street is a residence unlike any other. Rich in character, impeccably maintained and ready for its next chapter, this is a home that offers not only space for today but exciting possibilities for tomorrow. A truly unique offering where quality, individuality and family living come together in one unforgettable address.
Contact Lisa Curnow on 0421 278 185 or Brooke Edmonds 0408 933 100
RLA 62833
Wakefield Regional Council
Year Built: 1980 (approx.)
Council Rates: $3,172.10 2025/26
Zoning: Neighbourhood
Land Size: 2,124m2 (approx.)
House Living size: 240m2 (approx.)
Disclaimer: Care is taken to verify the correctness of all details used in this advertisement. No warranty is given as to the correctness of information supplied and neither the owners nor their agent can accept responsibility for error.
Listing description written by Lisa Curnow, Elders Real Estate Clare Valley/Balaklava — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.