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.
SA › Kensington › Maesbury St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
355 m²
Land
1,765.158 m²
Building
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
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.
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 $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.
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
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.
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker KensingtonAuction Location: on site
CONTRACTED AT AUCTION
In an utterly blue chip position packed with history and surrounded by heritage dwellings,
this picture-perfect c1890 Victorian classic single-fronted cottage nestled on 355sq.m (approx.) is a flawless fusion of old-world charm and contemporary style. Original dimensions have been immeasurably enhanced and extended to offer a charming 2-level, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus freestanding studio, family residence.
Beyond verdant hedging and gorgeous Bluestone facade with bullnose verandah that retain the grace of the era, a leadlight entry and deep arched hallway introduce beautifully presented interiors showcasing extra-high ceilings, ceiling roses and original Baltic Pine flooring flowing past two double bedrooms (BIRs) and tranquil formal lounge. Crowned by decorative cornices encasing a pressed metal ceiling, this elegant room glows with a gas flame fireplace, and is kept comfortable year-round by r/c air-conditioning.
The original footprint of the home ends here and steps down to a central lobby (with pet door & handy side access), Euro laundry, sleek family bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and w.c. and then into the heart of the home. With a focus on relaxed living and entertaining, the glorious sun-filled open plan living/dining domain presents a gourmet kitchen with impressive waterfall-edged breakfast bar, granite composite benchtops, dishwasher, generous 900mm s/steel gas oven, 5-burner cooktop, soft-closing cabinetry and walk-in pantry.
Flaunting seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the living zone is book-ended by glazed and tall French doors - the Eastern doors spill out to a paved courtyard featuring an electric 5-person chlorinated spa with shade-sail; while the Western side opens to an idyllic, pergola-protected, split-level alfresco deck with both sitting and dining areas framed by lush foliage and water feature.
A true master retreat enjoys upper level seclusion with pitched ceiling (5 x skylights), bedroom, sitting and desk areas, walk-in robe and luxe ensuite with stunning patterned tiled floor, twin vanities, large frameless glass shower & w.c.
Another stand-out addition is the separate studio (or home office/teenage retreat) accessed off the very secure and private rear paved courtyard.
This home of flawless ambience and refinement is enhanced by:-
� Double width carport
� Split system a/c in lounge, living domain, studio & master suite
� Floating Australian Oak floorboards in rear living zone
� Beautiful pendant lighting t/out
� Classic plantation shutters in front 3 rooms
� Ceiling fans in all bedrooms
� Timber laminated flooring in upstairs master suite
� 12kW Solar power & Tesla Battery
� Overhead fan in alfresco decked area
� Gas-plumbed outdoor kitchen with b.i. cabinetry
Exclusively tucked away in one of the suburb's most tightly-held pockets loved for its low-
traffic/high-amenity convenience, you can leave the car at home and walk to Kensington Oval and playground, the vibrant array of shops, cafes, wine bars, hotels and cinemas on both Kensington Road and The Parade. Just footsteps to either Pembroke College or Marryatville Primary, and close to St Ignatius College Junior School, St. Joseph's Memorial (Primary) School & Loreto College. With an easy 100m stroll to bus stops on both main roads, a 10-minute commute to the CBD and everything at your doorstep, it's easy to imagine your dream lifestyle here!
AUCTION: Friday, 25th August at 11am, on site. CONTRACTED AT AUCTION
CT: Volume 5304 Folio 182
Council: Norwood Payneham St Peters
Council Rates: $2,187.83 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $250.73 per quarter (approx)
Land size: 355sqm (approx)
Year built: 1890 (approx)
To Pre-register for Auction or to make an offer if applicable
https://prop.ps/l/MsyJarxdv7Ip
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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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