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TAS › Kingston Beach › Balmoral Rd

5 Balmoral Rd, Kingston Beach TAS 7050

House

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

1,330 m²

Land

196 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 1,330 m² against a 196 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Kingston Beach (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,309/m² of land (n=34). 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 Kingston Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,309/m² of land (n=34). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Kingston Beach at a glance

2,334

People

$902,000

Median sale

$589/wk

Median rent

3.40%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kingston Beach 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 unknown14 June 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted28 Mar 2024

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

TAS

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 for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $589/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 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.

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 for this property.

  • 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

Kingston Beach in one glance

Kingston Beach at a glance

2,334

People

$902,000

Median sale

$589/wk

Median rent

3.40%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Kingston Beach report →

Keep researching

  • Why Kingston Beach? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Kingston Beach →
  • Other records on Balmoral Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Elders Real Estate Hobart

"Links Cottage"- coastal beauty rich with charm and elegance

With original design features offering a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era this enchanting vertical board cottage in the tightly held enclave of Kingston Beach will both impress and delight. Retaining all the elegance of its early 1900's heritage, this property combines timeless interiors in perfect symphony with the ultimate in spacious and comfortable family living. Pretty as a picture postcard, this home is nestled amidst 1330sqm of beautifully manicured cottage gardens trimmed with lush lawns and framed with established shade trees.

Delivering a laid back coastal way of life second to none and with subdivision council-approved, pending sign off, this is an exceptional opportunity not to be missed. Welcome to 'Links Cottage' - you'll love to call this one home. Exquisitely maintained by the current owner for many years, this has been a cherished family residence where the laughter of children and stories of days at the beach and special celebrations are safely preserved, and cherished new memories are waiting to be made.

Unlatch the garden gate, then stop and turn for the blissful outlook across Browns River to the rolling greens of the golf course beyond. Step inside and be greeted by a warm and welcoming hallway, central to the traditional layout that has been retained. High ceilings, huge picture windows, wood panelled walls and gorgeous Tasmanian oak floorboards evoke ageless charm throughout and the addition of modern upgrades serve to enhance practical family living.

Read the full description

Your choice of living areas both inside offer places for both quiet reflection and family togetherness. From the cosy sunroom and front verandah to the spacious main living area decked out with gorgeous polished Tasmanian oak floor board, sun drenched and filled with natural light, and with both reverse cycle air-conditioner and wood heater for your comfort all the year round.

Three oversized bedrooms, all with built-in robes and two bathrooms also grace the layout, the main bathroom a recipient of a luxe contemporary upgrade with underfloor heating, shower and separate bath. A further living area would be ideal for a fourth bedroom, open fireplace and doors opening to the verandah. Consider remodelling the adjacent laundry and second bathroom (STCA) into a huge walk-in robe and ensuite space to create the master suite of your dreams, a serene sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation.

The gorgeous kitchen is rich with celery top cabinetry and the luxury of granite benchtops. Well­ appointed with gas cooktop and wall oven, this culinary haven has a striking checkerboard splashback, a nod to design features from the era. Share meals in the adjacent dining area or step with ease to the huge covered deck for lazy weekend brunches with the family. Also suited for grand-scale celebrations, this is the perfect venue for effortless entertaining, where the party can spill to the lawns as the sun goes down.

Wander to the area of the backyard sure to inspire the gardener in the household. Where fruit trees abound including cherry, plum, lemon and apple, and raised garden beds complete with bird netting are just waiting for spring planting. Accessed by a driveway at the side of the home is a massive four vehicle garage and double carport offering plenty of room for cars, the boat and the van.

This is a location you'll absolutely adore. Where the lapping shores of gorgeous Kingston Beach are a leisurely stroll away and a plethora of tempting dining options nearby are sure to whet your appetite. Convenience too, with major retail centres, elite education options and all amenities within a 2km radius and Hobart's city centre is just 12km away.

Listing description written by Warren Lashmar, Elders Real Estate Hobart — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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