Kensington Park at a glance
3,244
People
$1,730,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
1.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Kensington Park › Bowman Ave
$2,010,000
Last sold
27 Aug 2025
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
785 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
$2,010,000
27 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington Park (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,551/m² of land (n=28). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington Park at a glance
3,244
People
$1,730,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
1.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kensington Park
+16.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,730,000
-0.26 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.90%
Suburb median $1,730,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $632/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 Park at a glance
3,244
People
$1,730,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
1.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harris Real Estate Kent TownSitting a leisurely stroll from the iconic cosmopolitan hub of The Parade, and perched within Kensington Park's blue-ribbon borders, 5 Bowman Avenue – discretely nestled at the end of a whisper-quiet, no-through road – captures a captivating 5-bedroom residence across a superbly renovated and updated mid-century footprint.
With touches of Art Deco, including gently curved corner façades, along with character hallmarks, such as solid Tasmanian Oak floors, soaring ceilings, and a formal lounge, yesteryear charm eventually gives way to free-flowing open-plan entertaining bliss in what is a sought-after blend of classic-meets-modern masterfully brought together.
Seamlessly extended in 2013 by Southern Home Improvements and elevating the 4-bedroom floorplan with the addition of a generous rumpus/teenage retreat, gleaming main bathroom, and set-back master bedroom featuring WIR and ensuite giving heads of the household essential peace and privacy; this deceptively spacious family haven has life's daily routines and precious moments in the best of hands.
The gourmet kitchen sits central and connects with conversation or culinary incentive the casual meals, lounge, and combined dining and living letting loved ones gather and graze or stretch and spread across multiple spaces to relax. Flourishing with premium appliances and sweeping bench tops ready to do the heavy lifting, this social hub of the home is bolstered by a superb outdoor alfresco where rich timber decking and automatic blinds can completely close this space into another hosting opportunity.
A north-facing backyard is bathed in glorious sunshine too, and with lush lawns, a vine-covered pergola, as well as a glistening solar-heated swimming pool to cap-off an outdoors that's just as fun-filled as the inside, claiming such a coveted property of 785sqm (approx) is an offering of truly rare opportunity. Together with elite schools a stone's throw away, scenic parklands, and a 10-minute (4km) bee-line to Adelaide CBD by way of car, bus or bike… unrivalled lifestyle finesse in the prestigious east is right here!
Features you'll love:
- Stunning showcase of c.1950 character footings deftly updated + extended in 2013
- Light-filled lounge with crackling fireplace + subtle Art Deco detail
- Central stone-topped kitchen featuring excellent bench top space, abundant cabinetry, stainless appliances, including dual ovens, De'Longhi wine fridge + skylight
- Adjoining casual meals inviting loved ones to gather + graze, as well as seamless extension to the spacious living/dining zone
- Generous rumpus/teenage retreat with skylight + guest powder room
- Privately positioned master bedroom featuring split-system AC, ceiling fan, BIRs/WIRs + gleaming ensuite
- 4 more well-sized bedrooms all enjoying ceiling fans, 2 with BIRs giving you impressive floorplan flexibility
- Modern main bathroom featuring separate shower/bath plus adjacent powder room for household convenience
- Family-friendly laundry + great storage throughout
- Newly installed ducted reverse-cycle AC, solar system for lower energy bills + back-to-base security alarm
- Superb outdoor alfresco with timber decking + automatic Slidetrack blinds to fully enclose
- Adjoining vine-covered pergola/patio area, as well as neat child + pet-friendly lawns
- 50,000-ltr solar-heated swimming pool catching beautiful north-facing sunshine
- Automated garden irrigation + hard-wired feature garden lighting
- Rear shed with storage, secure garage + room for 4 vehicle off-street parking
Location highlights:
- A leisurely stroll to Kensington Oval + Kensington Gardens Reserve for rejuvenating green spaces
- Wonderful access to a list of prestigious public + private schools, including Marryatville Primary, Norwood International, Pembroke, Mary MacKillop + Loreto College
- A raft of destination café, restaurants + specialty retailers dotted along Magill Road
- Moments from busy Firle Plaza, as well as the iconic Parade Norwood putting the east's most vibrant cosmopolitan hub at your fingertips
- Excellent public transport options for easy city-bound commutes, or ride, walk or zip in the car in 10-minutes
Specifications:
CT /5117/880
Council / Burnside
Zoning / SN
Built / 1950
Land / 785m2 (approx)
Frontage / 17.8m
Council Rates / $2,758.50
Emergency Services Levy / $262.30pa
SA Water / $314.61pq
Estimated rental assessment: $1,000 - $1,100 p/w (Written rental assessment can be provided upon request)
Nearby Schools / Marryatville P.S, Trinity Gardens School, Burnside P.S, Magill School, Norwood P.S, Norwood International H.S, Marryatville H.S, Morialta Secondary College
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 226409
Listing description written by Tom Hector, Harris Real Estate Kent Town — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.