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39 Solway Cres, Encounter Bay SA 5211

House

$805,000

Last sold

11 Apr 2025

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

600 m²

Land

18.56 m²

Building

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $805,000 (11 Apr 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 600 m² against a 19 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Encounter Bay (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,152/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$805,000

11 Apr 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Encounter Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,152/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Encounter Bay at a glance

5,480

People

$810,000

Median sale

$545/wk

Median rent

3.50%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Encounter Bay report →

Vs Encounter Bay

-0.6%

Median sale

Suburb $810,000

+0.02 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.50%

Suburb median $810,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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

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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. Sold$805,00011 Apr 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted16 Dec 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 $545/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

Encounter Bay in one glance

Encounter Bay at a glance

5,480

People

$810,000

Median sale

$545/wk

Median rent

3.50%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Encounter Bay report →

Keep researching

  • Why Encounter Bay? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Encounter Bay →
  • Other records on Solway Cres →

Listing material

Listed by Harris South Coast

The Stylish Entertainer A Modern Coastal Gem

This brand-new home, built in 2024, offers an exceptional lifestyle with its contemporary design and spacious layout, perfect for those who love to entertain. Positioned just minutes away from the sought-after Franklin Parade, where you can enjoy invigorating morning walks with fresh coastal air, this home is ideal for rejuvenating both body and soul.

From the moment you step inside, you'll feel the modern, fresh atmosphere enhanced by soaring ceilings, cool white walls, and a stylish contrast of blacks and whites throughout. The floating wood look floors in the lounge area add a touch of warmth, seamlessly blending with the home's contemporary colour scheme-ideal for complementing any interior style.

The entertainer's kitchen is well-appointed, featuring a lustrous, sophisticated smoke mirror splashback and an oversized island bench, perfect for casual dining or gathering with family and friends. It includes a 900mm gas cooktop, electric oven, double sink, and a spacious butler's pantry.

Read the full description

The open-plan living area flows from the kitchen into an expansive open-plan meals and living area, featuring high ceilings and a modern pitched roof that enhances the feeling of space. With double glazed doors and windows throughout and a reverse cycle split system, this area is perfect for year-round comfort.

Indoor-outdoor living is made easy with glass sliding doors that lead out to a large entertaining deck, ideal for hosting BBQs or simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings. With views of the nature reserve and peeking water views, the deck provides a serene setting, especially at night when the bay's lights shimmer in the distance.The home has three bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes and reverse cycle air-conditioning. The master suite is complemented by a walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom. All bedrooms are carpeted with high 2.7m ceilings, and extended-height doors, contributing to the home's modern aesthetic.

The second bathroom is both practical and elegant, featuring a grand bath for ultimate relaxation. There's also a separate European-style laundry.

The outdoor area of the home features a second entertaining area on the ground level. The landscaped grounds add to the property's curb appeal, while the double garage with an automatic roller door provides convenience and security.

Additional features include a rainwater tank, multiple exterior taps and power points, undercover storage area.

This outstanding property is located near the leafy reserve and the waters' edge of Franklin Parade. Enjoy easy access to the popular cafes and restaurants at Whalers, as well as just minutes' drive to the heart of Victor Harbor. Whether you're looking for an ideal holiday home or an opportunity to relocate to this highly sought-after area, this immaculate home offers the perfect setting.

Specifications:

CT / 5378/217

Council / Victor Harbor

Zoning / HN

Built / 2024

Land / 600m2 (approx)

Frontage / 18.56m

Council Rates / $1500pa

Emergency Services Levy / $70pa

SA Water / $145pq

Estimated rental assessment / $580 - $620 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request

Nearby Schools / Victor Harbor P.S, Port Elliot P.S, Goolwa P.S, Mount Compass Area School, Yankalilla Area School, Victor Harbor H.S, Goolwa Secondary 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 | 337539

Listing description written by Marisa Goldner, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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