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42 Historic Dr, Highbury SA 5089

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

742 m²

Land

162 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 742 m² against a 162 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Highbury (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,332/m² of land (n=93). 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

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.

See the full Highbury report →

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. Soldprice unknown23 Jan 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 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 $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.

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

Highbury in one glance

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.

See the full Highbury report →

Keep researching

  • Why Highbury? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Highbury →
  • Other records on Historic Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Harcourts Elite Adelaide

Wonderful family residence on a remarkable 742sqm parcel of land (approximate size).

Sam Ahmadzada is delighted to showcase this top-notch Torrens Title family home on behalf of the esteemed vendors. This thoughtfully designed property optimizes space and natural light, creating an ideal setting for those in search of a roomy and brightly illuminated living space. Nestled on an expansive 742sqm allotment, this impeccably kept family residence boasts an array of enticing attributes, making it an excellent choice for expanding families or individuals aiming to embrace the Highbury lifestyle.

In this four-bedroom residence, the master bedroom includes a walk-in robe and an ensuite, ensuring ease and comfort when getting ready for work or leisure activities, while bedrooms 2 and 3 feature built-in robes. There's also space allocated for a study or bedroom 4, conveniently separated from the master bedroom. The spacious formal living and dining areas, coupled with the open-plan kitchen, meals, and family zone, offer a picturesque view of the meticulously maintained rear garden, with stunning vistas of the hills.

For cooking aficionados, the kitchen is a delight, offering abundant cupboard and countertop space, an overhead exhaust fan, and a pantry for effortless storage.

Read the full description

Step outside to a generous outdoor entertaining and pergola area, creating an idyllic space for family barbecues, relaxation, and outdoor gatherings. Creature comforts abound, including split system air conditioner, a gas wall furnace, and consistent high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout. This property stands as an ideal family home situated in a highly sought-after and prominent location.

What else could you desire? Seize this rare opportunity now! Contact Sam Ahmadzada today at 0401 858 613 before it slips away.

Nestled in a serene, low-traffic street amid other top-tier residences, this property offers tranquillity. The River Torrens Linear Reserve at your doorstep grants stunning hillside vistas and a perfect setting for daily exercise and relaxation.

Nearby schools encompass Dernancourt, Highbury, and Athelstone Primary Schools, along with Paradise Primary, Charles Campbell College, and St Ignatius College. Modbury High School serves as the zoned secondary school.

For your shopping needs, Dernancourt Shopping Centre and Newton Plaza cater to groceries, while Tea Tree Plaza nearby fulfills your fashion and lifestyle desires.

Don't miss out on this top-notch executive home in an exceptional location. Ensure to visit and prepare to be amazed!

Disclaimer: We have in preparing this document used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements contained. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this document. RLA 195515

Listing description written by Sam Ahmadzada, Harcourts Elite Adelaide — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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