Highbury at a glance
7,394
People
$1,114,500
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
2.79%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Highbury › Observation Dr
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
780 m²
Land
333 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 Highbury (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,332/m² of land (n=93). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Highbury at a glance
7,394
People
$1,114,500
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
2.79%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 32 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 $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
$1,114,500
Median sale
$597/wk
Median rent
2.79%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White NorwoodPerched majestically atop Highbury's coveted landscape, 38 Observation Drive unveils a haven of unparalleled comfort and breath-taking vistas. With 4 bedrooms thoughtfully designed to embrace modern living, this residence epitomizes luxury and tranquillity.
Enter to the front foyer showcasing the timber staircase leading up to the living spaces. Downstairs the main suite, with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, offers a sanctuary where relaxation meets sophistication. 2 of the minor bedrooms provide built-in robes, while the 4th offers versatility as an extra living space or study. The main bathroom with a bathtub and separate toilet.
Journey upstairs to the epitome of functional living. Bask by the fireplace in the spacious lounge room and step out the airy balcony, where panoramic views unfold. A 2nd living room offers an additional space for the family to spread out.
The shared meals and kitchen space is the highlight of this stunning home with elegance and sophisticated integration. The renovated kitchen offers modern features such as the pantry-integrated fridge, pull-out rubbish bin, and a built-in television. The dishwasher and built-in gas stove provide ease, while the breakfast bar with Ceaser Stone Benchtops, stylish white cabinetry, and white tiled splashbacks, offer refinement.
You will also find the updated laundry room providing abundant storage and the fully tiled powder room, offering convenience. Reverse cycled ducted heating and cooling spreads through the home offering the perfect climate, while the security system ensures peace of mind.
Step outside to the expansive yard and find a welcoming space featuring the inground swimming pool with a spa, splash in the deep end while entertaining on the adjoining paved patio. You will also find, an outdoor studio room with a connecting powered shed for the hobbyist, two additional garden sheds for storage, a rainwater tank, and artificial lawn for a low maintenance lifestyle. Enjoy secure parking within the double carport and on the driveway.
Situated mere minutes from nature's embrace, enjoy easy access to a plethora of parks and reserves. River Drive Reserve and Lake View Park offer serene settings for outdoor activities, while Linear Park beckons with its scenic trails just moments away. Coles Dernancourt is a mere three-minute drive, ensuring that errands are effortlessly taken care of. With the Hope Valley Reservoir just a short walk away, and the promise of nature's beauty at your doorstep.
Property Features:
• Four-bedroom and two-bathroom, two-storey home
• The lower level contains the bedrooms and bathrooms
• Master bedroom has an ensuite with a dual vanity and floor-to-ceiling tiles, and an expansive walk-in robe
• Two minor beds have built-in wardrobes
• The fourth bedroom is large and can be used as a study or living space
• The main bathroom has a bathtub, glass shower, and vanity, with a separate toilet
• Entry foyer leads to the staircase with under-stair storage
• Upstairs contains the living spaces
• Spacious lounge room with a fireplace, built-in tv cabinet, and a balcony
• Additional family room to unwind
• Combined meals and kitchen space with external roller shutters
• The updated kitchen has a breakfast bar, dishwasher, 0.9m built-in gas stove, stylish white cabinetry, Caesar stone benchtops, installed pantry-integrated fridge (580l), integrated pull-out bin, built-in tv, and benchtop-to-ceiling-white tiled splashbacks
• The updated laundry room offers ample storage and bench space with floor-to-ceiling tiles
• Powder room with vanity and storage, and floor-to-ceiling tiles
• Reverse cycle ducted air conditioning through the main home
• Carpet floors through the lounge and bedrooms, tiled timber floors throughout the rest of the home
• Blinds fitted throughout the home for comfort
• Security system installed for peace of mind
• Efficient gas hot water system
• Small studio or office in the backyard
• Two garden sheds for storage and powered shed/workshop, with sandpit, artificial lawn, and 3000l rainwater tank
• Inground swimming pool with spa, fully paved surrounds, with a light pole, and attached paved patio entertaining area
• Carport will roller door and driveway parking with space for up to five cars
• Athelstone School is only six minutes away
Schools:
The nearby unzoned primary schools are Dernancourt School, Charles Campbell College, Highbury Primary School, Modbury South Primary School, and Paradise Primary School.
The nearby zoned secondary school is Modbury High School.
Information about school zones is obtained from education.sa.gov.au. The buyer should verify its accuracy in an independent manner.
Auction Pricing - In a campaign of this nature, our clients have opted to not state a price guide to the public. To assist you, please reach out to receive the latest sales data or attend our next inspection where this will be readily available. During this campaign, we are unable to supply a guide or influence the market in terms of price.
Vendors Statement: The vendor's statement may be inspected at our office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction; and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts.
Norwood RLA 278530
Disclaimer: As much as we aimed to have all details represented within this advertisement be true and correct, it is the buyer/ purchaser's responsibility to complete the correct due diligence while viewing and purchasing the property throughout the active campaign.
Property Details:
Council | Tea Tree Gully
Zone | GN - General Neighbourhood
Land | 780sqm(Approx.)
House | 333sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1978
Council Rates | $2,873.98 pa
Water | $216.96 pq
ESL | $424.45pa
Listing description written by Joe Hibeljic, Ray White Norwood — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.