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4 Johnston St, Goolwa SA 5214

House

$715,000

Last sold

8 Apr 2026

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

713 m²

Land

106 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 $715,000 (8 Apr 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 713 m² against a 106 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Goolwa (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,121/m² of land (n=85). 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

$715,000

8 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Goolwa (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,121/m² of land (n=85). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Goolwa at a glance

2,654

People

$720,000

Median sale

$505/wk

Median rent

3.65%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Goolwa report →

Vs Goolwa

-0.7%

Median sale

Suburb $720,000

+0.02 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.65%

Suburb median $720,000 from 33 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$715,0008 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted31 Mar 2026

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 $505/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

Goolwa in one glance

Goolwa at a glance

2,654

People

$720,000

Median sale

$505/wk

Median rent

3.65%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Goolwa report →

Keep researching

  • Why Goolwa? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Goolwa →
  • Other records on Johnston St →

Listing material

Listed by OC

Open the Door to a Hidden Timber Loft Retreat

Tucked away in a tightly held pocket of Goolwa, this charming timber A-frame cottage offers a peaceful sanctuary just moments from the River Murray. Set on approximately 713m², this warm and inviting home is the perfect coastal getaway, where you can slow down, unwind, and truly enjoy the lifestyle.

From the moment you arrive, you'll fall in love with the character and craftsmanship of this Western Red Cedar home, complete with exposed timber interiors and beautiful cedar windows that bring the outdoors in. Whether you're seeking a weekend escape, investment, or permanent residence, this hidden gem delivers on charm, comfort, and location.

Open the Door To:

Read the full description

• Unique A-frame timber loft home full of warmth and character

• Open plan kitchen, dining, and family living on the ground floor

• Cozy combustion heater for those relaxing winter evenings

• Master bedroom and full bathroom conveniently located downstairs

• Loft-style second bedroom and additional living space upstairs

• Quality Western Red Cedar construction with stunning natural finishes

• Generous approx. 724m² allotment with private positioning

• Front shed ideal for boat storage or extra equipment

• Just metres to the public boat ramp and river access

• Walking and cycling trail at the end of the street leading into town

Close the Door On:

• Compromising on charm – this home is rich in character and warmth

• Long drives to the water – river access is right at your fingertips

• Busy, built-up streets – enjoy peace and privacy in a tucked-away setting

• Missing out on lifestyle – boating, markets, and cafés all nearby

This is a home where memories are made - from quiet mornings by the river to weekends exploring Goolwa's vibrant township. Whether you're escaping the city or embracing a laid-back coastal lifestyle, this delightful retreat is ready to welcome you home.

CT Reference - 5325/178

Council - Alexandrina

Land Size - 713 m² approx.

Year Built - 1986

Zoning – Neighbourhood

All information or material provided has been obtained from third party sources and, as such, we cannot guarantee that the information or material is accurate. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions (including, but not limited to, a property's floor plans and land size, building condition or age). Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries and obtain their own professional advice. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd partners with third party providers including Realestate.com.au (REA) and Before You Buy Australia Pty Ltd (BYB). If you elect to use the BYB website and service, you are dealing directly with BYB. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd does not receive any financial benefit from BYB in respect of the service provided. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions in respect of the service provided by BYB. Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries as they see fit.

RLA 275403.

Listing description written by Kathleen Fry, OC — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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