Highbury at a glance
7,394
People
$1,103,000
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
2.81%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Highbury › Sassafras Dr
$895,000
Last sold
8 Sept 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
982 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
Last sold
$895,000
8 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Highbury (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,338/m² of land (n=92). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Highbury at a glance
7,394
People
$1,103,000
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
2.81%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Highbury
-18.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,103,000
+0.66 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.81%
Suburb median $1,103,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $597/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
Highbury at a glance
7,394
People
$1,103,000
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
2.81%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harris Real Estate Kent TownImagine waking to birdsong and gentle breezes through open windows, with the peaceful Linear Park just steps from your door. Start your mornings wandering riverside paths, breathe in the fresh air at a quiet lunch spot, and end your days with golden hour rides beneath whispering trees. It's all possible at 29 Sassafras Drive - where nature, leisure, and life flow together effortlessly.
Tucked away in a tightly held pocket of Highbury, this inviting family residence offers space, serenity, and the rare opportunity to shape a home that's truly your own - whether you move straight in or gradually make thoughtful changes over time.
Set on a generous allotment and surrounded by nature at every turn, this well-kept four-bedroom home unfolds with versatility and warmth. A grand entryway welcomes you into a spacious layout where light flows freely and every window offers a glimpse of green.
From here, the open-plan living and dining area creates an inviting hub for family life, spilling seamlessly onto the deck - a private haven for alfresco meals, quiet moments, or long summer evenings immersed in the soothing sights and sounds of nature.
At the heart of the home, a solid timber kitchen with backyard views is both functional and full of character - offering ample bench space, generous storage, and all the essential appliances needed for everyday cooking or weekend entertaining.
The layout also features four generous bedrooms, offering versatility for growing families or multi-functional needs-whether that be a second living area, home office, or peaceful kids' retreat. Three bedrooms include built-in storage and are complemented by a practical bathroom with a tub, shower and separate toilet - ensuring everyday comfort and convenience.
More to Love:
- Access gate to Linear Park at the rear of the garden
- Beautiful natural light & leafy outlooks throughout
- Shared living & dining zone with gas heater + direct outdoor access to undercover deck
- Tasteful timber kitchen with plentiful bench space & storage + picturesque views
- Four bedrooms with BIRs to three + versatile front bedroom with upright gas heater & reverse-cycle split system
- Central bathroom with tub, shower & separate toilet
- Large laundry with storage & direct outdoor access
- Linen cupboard for additional internal storage
- Ducted evaporative cooling for those warmer days
- NBN connectivity for fast, reliable internet
- Small garden shed for external storage
- Double garage + additional driveway parking including undercover carport
- Excellent bones & scope to renovate, update or reconfigure (subject to planning consent)
Location Highlights
- Linear Park quite literally on your back doorstep
- Peaceful cul-de-sac position with no through traffic
- Nearby shopping, dining and everyday conveniences at Tea Tree Plaza
- Direct bike access and walking trails to O-Bahn routes and weekend adventures
- Zoned for Highbury Primary & Modbury High + close to other quality schools including Kildare, St. Paul's and St. Ignatius Colleges
Backing onto the serene beauty of Linear Park, this well-kept four-bedroom home is a sanctuary that invites you to slow down and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Whether you choose to move in or add your personal touch, 29 Sassafras Drive offers a rare chance to claim your peaceful retreat in one of the north-east's most treasured enclaves - a place to write your next chapter surrounded by nature's calm. Make it yours and begin living the lifestyle you've been dreaming of today.
Specifications:
CT / 5506/951
Council / Tea Tree Gully
Zoning / GN
Built / 1976
Land / 982m2 (approx)
Frontage / 45.58m
Emergency Services Levy / $159.15pa
Council Rates / $2,239pa
SA Water / $201.77pq
Estimated rental assessment / $600 - $650 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Charles Campbell College, Paradise P.S, Dernancourt School, Highbury P.S, Modbury South P.S, Modbury H.S, Avenues College
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 | 226409
Listing description written by Jayden Finch, Harris Real Estate Kent Town — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.