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SA › Kensington Gardens › Sandford St

36 Sandford St, Kensington Gardens SA 5068

For saleHouse

$2,350,000

For sale

$2,350,000

Last sold

31 Jan 2024

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

1,031 m²

Land

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Districts View

This is on the market — is it worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale — no asking price recorded(Listing record · 6 Nov 2024)
  • FactLand 1,031 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Kensington Gardens (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,521/m² of land (n=43). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Kensington Gardens's advertised median rent ($632/wk), implied gross yield would be 1.40% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$2,350,000

31 Jan 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington Gardens (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,521/m² of land (n=43). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Kensington Gardens at a glance

2,569

People

$2,108,500

Median sale

$632/wk

Median rent

1.56%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kensington Gardens report →

Vs Kensington Gardens

+11.5%

Median sale

Suburb $2,108,500

-0.16 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.56%

Suburb median $2,108,500 from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$2,350,000
Stamp Duty (South Australia)
$123,080
Transfer/Registration Fee
$24,503
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$2,501,283

$151,283 on top of the price (6.4% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (South Australia)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Pre-filled with Kensington Gardens's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
-0.10%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-124,586
Interest cover (DSCR)
-0.02
Annual rent
$32,864
Operating expenses
$35,250
Loan amount
$1,880,000
Annual interest
$122,200
Gross yield
1.40%

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.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listedprice unknownavailable6 Nov 2024
  2. Sold$2,350,00031 Jan 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted22 Jan 2024

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

SA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $632/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Kensington Gardens in one glance

Kensington Gardens at a glance

2,569

People

$2,108,500

Median sale

$632/wk

Median rent

1.56%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kensington Gardens report →

Keep researching

  • Why Kensington Gardens? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Kensington Gardens →
  • Other records on Sandford St →

Listing material

Listed by Toop & Toop Norwood

Elegant Sanctuary in Kensington Gardens

[Project Update – Jan 2025] – Site Cleared, Construction Commencing Soon!

Residence 1 – Corner of Sandford & Cuthero: Under Contract

Residence 2 – Middle Dwelling Facing Cuthero Terrace: $1,680,000

Read the full description

Residence 3 – Middle Dwelling Facing Cuthero Terrace: $1,680,000

Residence 4 – Last Dwelling Facing Cuthero Terrace: $1,750,000

Welcome to 36 Sandford Street, Kensington Gardens, an exclusive off-the-plan development crafted by Adelaide's renowned builder, *Precinct One*. This limited collection of 4 double-storey homes exemplifies the perfect blend of timeless elegance and contemporary sophistication, designed for families who seek both luxury and practicality.

From the striking stone façade to the impeccable interiors, each home has been thoughtfully curated with high-end finishes and meticulous attention to detail. At the heart of every residence lies an architecturally inspired kitchen, outfitted with sleek 2-pack cabinetry and premium SMEG appliances, including a spacious 900mm cooktop—ideal for culinary enthusiasts and casual cooks alike.

Both levels offer flexible living areas that accommodate a variety of lifestyle needs, whether for relaxation or entertainment. The lower level is adorned with engineered timber floors, imparting warmth and character, while plush wool carpet softens the upper level. High ceilings—3m on the ground floor and 2.7m on the upper floor—enhance the sense of space and grandeur, making every room feel open and inviting.

Each home includes four bedrooms, with two luxurious master suites, one on each level, each featuring private ensuites with floor-to-ceiling tiling for a refined touch. Outside, the expansive terrace, complete with integrated BBQ joinery, serves as the ideal setting for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Situated in a vibrant community, these residences enjoy close proximity to top schools, lush parklands, and local amenities. Residents are moments away from tennis courts and beautiful green spaces, perfect for active lifestyles or leisurely strolls.

With *Precinct One's* commitment to quality and craftsmanship, this development presents a rare opportunity to secure a home in one of South Australia's most coveted locations, offering both luxurious living and everyday convenience.

Key Features:

- Built by renowned Adelaide builder, Precinct One

- Four bedrooms, including two master suites with private ensuites

- Interior-designed kitchen with premium SMEG appliances

- Elegant engineered timber floors on the lower level and wool carpet upstairs

- High ceilings (3m downstairs, 2.7m upstairs) for enhanced spaciousness

- Terrace with integrated BBQ facilities, perfect for outdoor entertaining

- Close to Pembroke and St Peters Girl schools, parklands, and a wealth of amenities

Listing description written by Ryan Yuan, Toop & Toop Norwood — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Ensuites: 2
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 4

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