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
$1,580,000
Last sold
24 June 2024
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
468 m²
Land
150 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
$1,580,000
24 June 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,602/m² of land (n=87). 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.
Vs Kensington
-6.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,687,500
+0.15 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.19%
Suburb median $1,687,500 from 24 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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 468 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 468 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 Acton | Belle Property South Perth & Victoria ParkPerfectly positioned on one of Kensington's highly coveted streets, this exquisite residence presents timeless elegance. Beautifully maintained this 1920s character home invites you in with its broad front verandah a perfect spot to unwind. Rich in period details, the home features high ornate ceilings, archways, chandeliers, elegant picture rails, tall skirtings, and polished floorboards throughout, exuding historical sophistication.
Ideal for families, the property encompasses four spacious bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, each complementing the home's original charm with modern updates.
This beautifully designed home features a wide hallway that ushers you into the heart of the home. The kitchen is adorned with a pressed tin splash back and stone bench tops, setting a tone of old-world charm blended with modern luxury. High-end appliances, including an oven, gas cooktop, and dishwasher, make this space a haven for culinary enthusiasts.
The kitchen's sleek design flows effortlessly into the dining and living areas, where an exquisite ornate fireplace stands as a striking centrepiece, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for both entertaining guests and enjoying day-to-day life. In the main living space, traditional sash windows bathe the area in natural light, enhancing the home's warmth.
The master suite, a sanctuary of comfort and style with double French doors that open onto a secluded patio, melding elegance with practicality through its ensuite bathroom and built-in robe.
Expansive living spaces open out to a covered patio with a pitched roof this exceptional entertaining area is ideal for intimate gatherings or large family barbecues. Additionally, a versatile powered workshop or studio inspires creativity or business endeavors. Embraced by limestone retaining walls and lush grassed areas for children or family pets to play.
Experience the perfect balance of comfort and practicality in this remarkable family home with ducted airconditioning and solar power panels, situated minutes away from Perth CBD for an easy commute.
Walking distance to Kensington Primary School and close to prestigious educational institutions such as Wesley College, Penrhos College, UWA and Curtin University. The location offers your family a vibrant urban life being moments from the bustling Victoria Park café strip and the scenic South Perth Foreshore.
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful character home. Don't miss out on making this exquisite house your new home.
Listing description written by Lisa Mann, Acton | Belle Property South Perth & Victoria Park — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.