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51 Merivale St, Blanchetown SA 5357

For saleRural Property

$880,000–$955,000

For sale

Asking range

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

46,500 m²

Land

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Given the $880,000–$955,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $880,000–$955,000(Listing record · 16 Apr 2026)
  • FactLand 46,500 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$880,000–$955,000

Asking range · $19/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Blanchetown at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$880,000
Stamp Duty (South Australia)
$42,230
Transfer/Registration Fee
$9,068
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$934,998

$54,998 on top of the price (6.2% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (South Australia)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: South Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

No rent is recorded for this listing. Enter a weekly rent to model yield.

Enter a purchase price and weekly rent to calculate yield.

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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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. Listed$880,000–$955,000available16 Apr 2026

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

Capital growth

SA

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. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

What competition will it face?

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.

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.”

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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.

0 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. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Unknown

    No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

  • 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

Blanchetown in one glance

Blanchetown at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

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Keep researching

  • Why Blanchetown? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Blanchetown →
  • Other records on Merivale St →

Listing material

Listed by SA Homes & Acreage Property Specialist

Panoramic and economically considered lifestyle property!

Leonie Simmons, together with Chloe Goers and SA Home and Acreage, proudly presents a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to secure one of Blanchetown's most panoramic and economically considered lifestyle properties.

Set on a manageable 4.65 hectare allotment, this remarkable offering delivers beauty, functionality and tranquillity in equal measure - a property where every outlook feels like a postcard.

This Australian style home, thoughtfully designed for comfort and easy living, but also built with carefully considered sustainability, lovingly showcases handcrafted and custom finishes throughout. The standout open-plan kitchen, dining and living area draws in through expansive windows uninterrupted, breathtaking views of the iconic Murray River cliff faces. All whilst the surrounding native mallee landscape creates a living artwork that changes with the light.

Read the full description

The kitchen features an extended bay window, a unique timber dish display rack and open shelving - all designed to blend character with functionality, while leaving room for your own personal touches. Three spacious, carpeted, airy bedrooms are all complete with built-in robes and ceiling fans. The central bathroom is generously sized, offering a full-sized bath and walk-in shower, while the walk-through laundry or mudroom provides practical storage and everyday convenience.

Comfort is assured year-round with a combustion heater featuring a baker's oven and wetback system, providing both warmth and energy efficiency. The home is further equipped with ducted evaporative cooling, ceiling fans throughout, a large solar system and multiple rainwater tanks - all while still maintaining connection to mains power and water.

Step outside to the eastern-facing portion of the decked veranda, where evening become something truly special. Watch as the cliffs transform from soft sandstone tones to deep glowing reds and oranges as the sun sets, then continue around the veranda for sheltered views of the lush mallee greenery throughout the property.

Outdoors, the property continues to impress. Established native gardens, stonework and retaining walls blend seamlessly into the natural environment, enhancing both beauty and practicality. An undercover entertaining area beneath the home offers a unique gathering space and provides direct access to a substantial dry cellar.

For those who love to grow and create, the netted orchard produces a variety of fruits: apples, plums, citrus, nectarines and figs. Entertain family and friends in the charming, handcrafted pizza hut - a true labour of love that radiates warmth and character - or gather around the firepit and take in the sweeping sunset views.

A large 15m by 6m shed with concrete flooring and three-phase power provides ample space for vehicles, boats or workshop use.

Beyond the property itself, Blanchetown offers a lifestyle that is both peaceful and adventure-filled. Positioned along the Murray River and surrounded by striking cliff formations it is a destination renowned for it's natural beauty and relaxed pace of life.

Here, you can spend your days enjoying boating, water skiing, kayaking, fishing, or simply soaking in the serenity of the river. It's a lifestyle that encourages connection - to nature, to family, and to a slower, more meaningful way of living.

Despite it's tranquil setting, Blanchetown remains incredibly well connected. You're approximately 45 mins to the Barossa Valley, 60 mins to Berri and the heart if the Riverland, and just 90 mins to Adelaide CBD.

This unique combination of seclusion and accessibility allows you to enjoy the very best of both worlds - peaceful river living with easy access to world-class wineries, regional hubs and city conveniences.

Whether you are seeking a permanent residence, a weekend escape, or a generational family retreat, this is a property that delivers not just a home, but a lifestyle - one defined by space, beauty, and unforgettable moments by the river.

CONTACT AGENT:

Leonie Simmons

0427 807 811

leonie@simmonsgroup.au

Chloe Goers

0427 807 812

chloe@simmonsgroup.au

Things we love;

- Economical home

- Three spacious bedrooms

- Combustion heating

- Walk in underground cellar

- Pizza hut with views

- Shedding and ample storage

Outgoings:

- Council Rates - $2,948.00 per annum (approx.)

- ESL - $96.50 per annum (approx.)

- SA Water - $330.00 per annum (approx.) + Usage

Property details:

- Year Built - 2006

- Land Size - 4.65 hectares

- Zoning - Ru - Rural

- Council - Mid Murray

- Title - Torrens Title

- CT Reference - Volume 5352 Folio 802

- Easements - NO

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, neither the vendor nor our company accept any responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors. We recommend that prospective buyers make all necessary independent enquiries, inspections, and property searches. This brochure, photographs and floorplan, if provided, are for guidance purposes only. RLA 263081.

Listing description written by Leonie Simmons, SA Homes & Acreage Property Specialist — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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