Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Kensington › Hovia Tce
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
470 m²
Land
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 $2,607/m² of land (n=88). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 470 m² — that is not official geometry. 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 for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $712/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 for this property. 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
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 470 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker Victoria ParkEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 21 JUNE 2021 @ 5PM
Featuring an exquisite character exterior, this home offers you a truly effortless combination of charming features with a quality modern & architecturally designed alteration completed in 1997 which creates a perfect infusion of old and new. Renovations were completed with the greatest respect to keeping the classic era intact.
It is our absolute pleasure to bring to the market an utterly amazing Circa 1900 character weatherboard cottage, for you to enjoy.
At the front entrance of the home you are greeted by classic white roses, whitewashed weatherboard external walls, character gardens, brick-paved walkways, a wide wrap-around decked veranda, white balustrading and outdoor retractable blinds; this is just the start of a very pleasant journey we have on offer for you.
FEATURES:
* 470sqm Green Title block
* Front access to the home from Hovia Terrace, and a back entrance from Second Avenue
* Long entrance hall, Jarrah floorboards throughout the home, super high ceilings, ornate cornices, ceiling roses, high skirtings, leadlight windows, and the original internal doors are all part of the classic charm this home offers
* Bedroom 1, to the right, features large robes and new roller blinds - currently being used as a study
* Bedroom 2, to the left, with robes and roller blinds, currently being used as a gym
* Enter the most incredible sunroom with extra high vaulted ceilings and 2 skylights allowing abundant light to shine throughout the home, glass doors allow you to close off this section of the home should you wish to
* Bedroom 3 with huge robe and patio doors leading out onto the front veranda, making this a perfect guest room, or teenage access
* Family bathroom with shower and a single hand basin, set in jarrah cupboards, with a stunning cast iron ball and claw bath is positioned in a Bali-style natural garden setting, making this one incredibly unique and special bathroom
* Separate laundry room with granite benchtop - with direct access to the washing line
* Huge modern open plan kitchen and family room, with NEW Chefs kitchen that has a massive stone island benchtop, a 900mm cooktop and oven, dishwasher, and an abundance of storage all finished off in lovely neutral colours
* Super large north-facing family room with a new gas fireplace, perfect for those cold winter evenings
* Separate spacious and appealing dining room
* Main bedroom, situated at the rear of the home, has a huge walk-in robe, with floor to ceiling shelving/robes and another skylight for extra natural lighting. Main Bedroom has double French doors leading out into a peaceful and tranquil easy-care picturesque back outdoor garden
* The main ensuite has a shower, double drop-in basins, and WC
* The ABSOLUTELY BEST undercover alfresco dining area & the most incredible glass fishpond/waterfall with Koi and goldfish, overlooking you while you savour in your dining experience outdoors. Retractable awnings allow you to enjoy year-round entertaining
* Built-in BBQ area connected to mains gas
* Remote double garage and ceiling storage with rear access from Second avenue
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
* Roller outdoor blinds on the front veranda, and at the back to allow all-weather outdoor access/dining
* New rooftop solar panels for cost-effective living - 3.6KW panels with 3KW inverter
* New gas hot water system
* New flyscreens and security on the windows
* Crim safe security doors on the front and laundry, and retractable door screens out the back
* All bedrooms are double sized
* Tons of storage space throughout the home
* Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout
* Original doors maintained throughout the home
* Cubby house in the corner of the garden offering a safe and secure garden area perfect for the children to play, with additional underneath storage
* Hovia Terrace is a quiet street with a T-junction, so generally only owners and their visitors access this street
* NBN Connected
There is NOTHING to be done on this home - other than UNPACK YOUR BAGS!
This character home is situated in a superb location, centre point on a street that is renowned for being a strong community-based family environment. Where children are encouraged to enjoy playing on the street.
You are within walking distance to Kensington primary, with many private schooling options, ie Penrhos and Wesley College being within very close proximity. Easy access to Canning Highway, should you wish to use public transport, you will be spoilt for options. Within easy walking distance to our beautiful Swan River, via an underground walkway under Canning Highway, and should you wish to add a few more km's to your walk, Crown Casino and Optus Stadium will be your next stopover.
Your shopping precinct will either be the South Perth Angelo shopping centre precinct, with its abundant cafes and shops, or the Victoria Park Cafe strip. Your coffee fix will be the much loved First Avenue Cafe or Little Banksia cafe which are both within walking distance from the home.
** VIEWINGS ONLY VIA ADVERTISED HOME OPEN TIMES **
Council Rates: $1,710.91 PA
Water Rates: $1,044.00 PA
Listing description written by Diane Sheppard, LJ Hooker Victoria Park — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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