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 › Rumbelow St
$995,000
Last sold
3 Apr 2024
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
748 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
$995,000
3 Apr 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
+22.8%
Median sale
Suburb $810,000
-0.65 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 Offers By 12pm Wednesday 12th November (unless sold prior)
Price: $1,050,000 - $1,100,000
Set in one of Encounter Bay's most desirable locations, this beautifully presented seaside retreat offers the perfect blend of charm, character, and comfort. Built circa 1990, the home is constructed from timeless Western Red Cedar weatherboard and boasts striking cathedral-style raked ceilings with impressive Ironbark posts-sustainably sourced from the historic Port Adelaide Wool Stores.
Upstairs, you'll find a light-filled open-plan living space designed to take full advantage of its elevated position. Expansive picture windows frame breathtaking views across the water to Granite and Wright Islands, and out toward the iconic Bluff. New limewashed hybrid flooring enhances the relaxed coastal vibe and pairs effortlessly with the rich timber ceilings and crisp white walls.
French doors lead you out to the balcony from both the living area and the master bedroom, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living with zip-track blinds for added comfort and privacy. The updated kitchen features an induction cooktop, oven, dishwasher, generous bench space, breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry-perfect for entertaining or relaxed family meals.
Two upstairs bedrooms offer built-in robes and ceiling fans, serviced by a modern bathroom complete with bath, shower, vanity, and separate toilet.
Downstairs continues to impress, with internal access from the garage and a spacious secondary living area that's full of natural light. Two additional bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans, plus a second bathroom/laundry, make it ideal for hosting guests or growing families.
The drive-through garage features an automatic roller door at the front and manual roller door to the backyard, with an adjoining workshop for the home handyman or hobbyist. The fully fenced backyard is private and secure, with established easy-care gardens and plenty of space for kids and pets to enjoy. A storage shed is ideal for beach gear-bikes, surfboards, or golf clubs all have their place.
Extra features include:
• Two reverse cycle split system air conditioners upstairs, one downstairs
• Gas fireplace upstairs for cozy winter nights
• NBN connection
• Security screens to external doors
• New roller shutters on front-facing windows
• Wide brick-paved driveway with parking for four cars
• Dedicated boat or caravan space
Set on an approx. 748m² allotment, just a short stroll to the scenic esplanade of Franklin Parade, this home offers not just a sea change-but a complete lifestyle upgrade. Watch the moon rise over the bay at night, soak in mesmerising sunrises each morning, and enjoy everything this stunning coastal region has to offer.
You're only minutes to the boat ramp at The Bluff and popular Whalers Seaside Restaurant, or take in the coastal beauty with a walk to Petrel Cove and along the iconic Heysen Trail. Closer to town, stroll past the beloved Yilki General Store and Beach House Café on your way into Victor Harbor.
This is more than a home-it's a lifestyle worth living. Don't let this incredible coastal escape pass you by!
Specifications:
CT / 5595/549
Council / Victor Harbor
Zoning / Hills Neighbourhood
Built / 1990
Land / 748m2 (approx)
Frontage / 18.9m
Council Rates / $3,346.80 pa (approx)
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools /Victor Harbor P.S, Victor Harbor H.S.
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 | 337539
Listing description written by Mark Forde, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.