Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Encounter Bay › Kirby St
$1,335,000
Last sold
30 Jan 2024
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
724 m²
Land
300 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
$1,335,000
30 Jan 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Encounter Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,152/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Encounter Bay
+64.8%
Median sale
Suburb $810,000
-1.38 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.50%
Suburb median $810,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 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 $545/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
Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harris South CoastBest Offer by 14 February @ 12 noon (unless sold prior)
Price: $1,250,000 to $1,350,000
A wonderful opportunity presents to acquire a beautifully presented Encounter Bay property located in a most sought-after location, with magnificent sea and island views. The home will suit any manner of uses, be that as a stunning low maintenance coastal residence, a really spacious holiday getaway, as well as appealing to those looking for either a holiday or permanent rental property.
Built Circa 1994 of rendered double brick construction downstairs and brick veneer upstairs, the home is found on an easy care 724m2 (approx) allotment. The wide paved driveway leads you up to the garage and front door - enter the spacious downstairs living room, complete with kitchenette - the easy-care cork floor is perfect for relaxed holiday living, especially from returning from a day's fishing or at the beach. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor level, separated by the main three-way bathroom. Beautiful sea and island views can be seen from the front bedroom and living room. Given this has been a family beach house and has catered for a growing contingent of grandchildren, the garage has been converted into a games/bunk room. An easily removed stud wall has been installed behind the near new manual roller door, to create the additional living space, whilst at the same time creating a handy storeroom between the roller door and stud wall.
Move on upstairs and be prepared to have your breath taken away by the simply stunning sea and island view that unfolds in front of you. Large recently installed picture windows capture the spectacle, taking in the South Coast coastline, from Port Elliot to Victor Harbor, the Causeway with the horse drawn tram running back and forth to Granite Island, Seal Rock, Wright Island and "The Bluff" at the far end of Encounter Bay. The views are endless - sunrises are amazing, and you will never tire of talking about the moonbeam that shines across the bay on a full moon!
The upstairs living room is extremely spacious - open plan yet with just so much space, easily catering for one or two living areas, dining room and kitchen. The front balcony/deck has also been recently replaced, creating a fabulous spot for outdoor entertaining and family barbecues, and can be accessed from both the living room and master bedroom. There is a gas fire with feature stone fire surround in the living room. The kitchen features granite bench tops, with plenty of bench and cupboard space, double fan forced Technika wall ovens and new dishwasher.
The master bedroom is accessed form the living room - lie in bed and watch the waves roll in between Wright Island and "The Bluff" - there is a walk-through robe and ensuite bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, shower, vanity and wc. The second bedroom, additional bathroom and laundry complete the upstairs floor plan. There is another brick paved patio at the back of the home, which is accessed from both the living room and balcony. The garden is easy to maintain - terraced with stone retaining walls, with lawn front and back. The back of the home has secure fencing, making it a safe place for both young children and pets. Additional features include a new split system reverse cycle air-conditioner in the upstairs living room and NBN connection.
The location is fabulous, not only for the sublime views but you're also close to the boat ramp, Whalers Restaurant, the Yilki General Store and Beach House Café. Coastal walks or runs beckon - a relaxed lifestyle is assured!
The allure of Encounter Bay is calling!
Listing description written by Mark Forde, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.