Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Kensington › High St
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
420 m²
Land
2,257.544 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 Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,972/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 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 $590/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
Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker KensingtonAuction Location: on site
In real estate, they say it's all about location, location, location, and this house epitomises it perfectly! Nestled in the heart of Kensington, surrounded by charming character homes and prestigious schools, and just a stone's throw from the Parade, this home offers unparalleled convenience and charm.
Dating back to around 1880, this Torrens Title sandstone-fronted symmetrical cottage with north facing rear has been lovingly maintained by its current owners for the past 18 years. Now, it awaits a new family to enjoy all it and the surrounding area has to offer.
On a easily maintained block of approximately 420 sqm, the home retains its original classic layout, featuring a central hallway adorned with ornate ceilings and an archway that leads to four main rooms. A rear extension houses a kitchen equipped with Kleenmaid appliances, an open-plan living and casual dining area, and a two-way bathroom with a corner spa bath and European-style laundry.
Currently configured with three spacious double bedrooms - two with built-in robes and ceiling fans, and the main bedroom with direct access to the bathroom - alongside a separate lounge warmed by a wall heater, the floorplan offers flexibility to suit your personal preferences.
Outside, the rear garden centres around a beautiful deciduous Manchurian Pear tree, providing shade in summer and allowing winter sun into the home. A large entertaining pergola with red brick paving maintains the home's traditional charm, offering a private and ideal space for entertaining, children's play, and pet security. Two garden sheds at the rear provide ample additional storage, while peach, lemon, and lime trees yield fresh fruit.
Additional features include:
- High ceilings (approximately 3.6m) with ornate detailing in the original home
- Baltic pine floorboards in the hallway, lounge, and Bedroom 2
- Carpet in Bedrooms 1 and 3
- Evaporative cooling and ducted gas heating throughout
- Ceiling fans in Bedrooms 1 and 3 and casual dining area
- Solar power (6.29kW Sunpower System - 17 panels)
- Double garage with automatic panel lift door
- Decorative iron bars on all windows for security
- Aluminum powder coated plantation shutters in all bedroom windows
With its captivating warmth and period charm, this stunning home enjoys a coveted location. Zoned for Marryatville Primary and Marryatville High Schools, directly across from Mary MacKillop College, and within walking distance of Pembroke School and Loreto College, it offers exceptional educational opportunities. A wealth of dining options, including the historic Rising Sun Inn and Kensington Hotel, are just a short stroll away, as is the bustling Parade with its myriad attractions. Leaving your car at home is simply the way to go!
Such an opportunity doesn't often present itself in the heart of Kensington. You don't want to miss this one!
AUCTION: Saturday 27th July at 10:30am, on site (USP) - Contracted at auction.
CT: Volume 5187 Folio 631
Council: Norwood Payneham St Peters
Council Rates: $1,888.91 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $299.44 per quarter (approx)
Land Size: 420 square metres (approx)
Year Built: 1880 (approx)
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LJ Hooker Kensington | Unley provide a service called Auction Pay which allows you to pay your deposit online, on the spot at Auction, rather than having the hassle of arranging payment by cheque. Please contact Janine Bergin to find out more about this service.
The Vendor's Statement (Form 1) will be available for perusal by members of the public:-
(A) at the office of the agent for at least 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction; and
(B) at the place at which the auction is to be conducted for at least 30 minutes immediately before the auction commences.
Listing description written by Janine Bergin, LJ Hooker Kensington — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.