Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Kensington › Hovia Tce
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
476 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
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 $2,607/m² of land (n=88). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 476 m² — that is not official geometry. 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 for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $712/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 for this property. 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
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 476 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker Victoria ParkThis spectacular character home with both front and rear access has been tastefully renovated and loved with the intention that this family had found their "forever after home" and would never leave. No expense has been spared with the quality of finishes that have been added during their seven years of renovating and improving their home. However, situations change and my instructions from the sellers are very clear: SELL! AS WE ARE MOVING INTERSTATE!
Situated on a very quiet street, where families get to enjoy their annual communal Christmas parties, and kids can happily walk the streets during the Halloween season trick-or-treating in a wonderful & safe community. If this sounds like the perfect environment to bring up your family, then look no further.
The flexible configuration of this home leaves you with endless opportunities, as lounges can be used as bedrooms if needed, or vice versa.
FEATURES:
* Circa 1928 character cottage, meticulously enhanced, but ensuring the era of the home intact
* Perched on a 476sqm block
* Classic white picket fence in the front of the home
* Wide South entry wrap around bullnose veranda
* Original front door with brass knocker and 1943 friendship cottage brass plaque
* Enter into a lovely long passage, and you are greeted with 3.2 meter high ceilings throughout with gleaming polished Jarrah floorboards, ornate cornice, and skirting boards with a stunning ceiling rose and light fitting
* Bedroom 1 or Formal lounge with original fireplace with slate tiles, situated at the entrance of the home, with new built-in robes
* 2nd bedroom to the right also with new robes
* 3rd bedroom or Study with NBN and LAN connection from this room
* New family bathroom with cast iron ball and claw bath, frameless open shower, heat lamp, stunning ornate light fitting, custom-built vanity drawers in Jarrah to blend in perfectly with the era of the home
* Laundry area with abundant storage cupboards. Attic storage, accessible via a retractable ladder system
* HUGE country style kitchen with original cast iron stove, that even has a "secret stash" in it, which I will show you during the home opens. The owners have added a new Smeg pyrolytic oven and 4 burner Smeg cooktop for everyday cooking. Massive blackwood benchtop counter space, and breakfast bar that has abundance under-counter, and above counter storage spaces plus a Miele dishwasher, and microwave recess cupboard
* Main bedroom which faces north, also has a brand new en-suite bathroom with Grohe shower fittings, heat lamp, and custom made vanity drawers
* Open plan family lounge and dining area, that has Bose wired surround sound speaker system. This area leads out onto North facing undercover and decked alfresco area, with white wooden balustrading, and finished off with new alfresco roller blinds. This rear veranda also wraps around and faces the back garden and rear access for your garaging.
* The veranda roof area has been fully lined to insulate this area from the heat and the roller awnings allow for all year round entertaining
* Rear manicured gardens offer plenty of space for children to play and even space for a pool if you wish. Solar-powered fish pond and fountain, and very easy care reticulated gardens
* New roller door on the double carport and storage shed
ADDITIONAL EXTRAS:
* 2 street access points to this home
* Very unique Vistosi Italian light fittings x 3
* Stunning window dressings on the windows
* Original internal doors
* Rooftop solar system, LG 1.5kW collectors with Enphase microinverter system
* Built-in Bose speakers in the main lounge area
* Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning - 2.8kw
* 3 gas points (1 external)
* Plantation shutters on most of the windows
* Crimsafe security on the bathroom windows
* Front security screen door
* New hot water system - Rheem continuous flow gas system
* Solar powered lighting for fishpond and fountain out the back
* Easy care garden with reticulated watering system and Rainbird controller
* Brushwood fencing
There is NOTHING to do on this home but simply move in. Seeing is believing, there is truly nothing that needs doing here except to enjoy the neighborhood. This home has been nurtured and well-loved and the owners are leaving this area and home with a heavy heart, but excited to go on their new venture!
Perfectly positioned with easy access to Canning Highway, and only minutes away from the City, Swan River, and you are centre point to shop at either South Perth Angelo shopping centre precinct with its abundant cafes and shops or the Victoria Park cafe strip.
You will be spoilt for choice with great cafes close to the home, ie Little Banksia cafe, & First Avenue Cafe, to ensure that you get get your morning coffee fix. You are within walking distance to Kensington Primary, or other schooling options including Como Primary and High School, Penrhos College, & Wesley College all still easily accessible.
Public transport is a few minutes away which will take you in any direction you wish to go. Easy access to the airports, Crown Casino, and the new Optus stadium.
** MANY MORE PHOTOS TO SHOW OFF ALL THE FEATURES ON THIS STUNNING HOME - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE - EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND YOU A LINK TO ALL THE PHOTOS AND DRONE SHOTS
PS - LENNY (the labrador) - is not part of the sale
SHIRE RATES: $2,141.02
WATER RATES: $1,239.79
Contact Diane Sheppard on 0420 216 066 to arrange an inspection.
Listing description written by Diane Sheppard, LJ Hooker Victoria Park — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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