Colonel Light Gardens at a glance
3,297
People
$1,691,000
Median sale
$580/wk
Median rent
1.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Colonel Light Gardens › Sturt Ave
$1,662,000
Last sold
7 Nov 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
696 m²
Land
280 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
$1,662,000
7 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Colonel Light Gardens (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,052/m² of land (n=44). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Colonel Light Gardens at a glance
3,297
People
$1,691,000
Median sale
$580/wk
Median rent
1.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Colonel Light Gardens
-1.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,691,000
+0.03 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.78%
Suburb median $1,691,000 from 12 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 $580/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
Colonel Light Gardens at a glance
3,297
People
$1,691,000
Median sale
$580/wk
Median rent
1.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by OCFronting the wide green of Kent Road Reserve, this picture-pretty bungalow is every reason why Colonel Light Gardens remains one of Adelaide's most admired suburbs. Solid brick, beautifully maintained and rich with 1920's character, it captures the craftsmanship and proportion of its era while quietly stepping forward into modern family life on a sweeping 696m² parcel.
Inside, heritage detail gives way to easy, modern living. Polished floors, high ceilings and ornate fireplaces set the tone, while the open-plan rear brings light and life together around a refined Shaker-style kitchen with stone benchtops and Bosch appliances. The result is a home that honours its past while inviting you to live fully in the present. Perfect.
Open The Door To:
⁃ A beautifully preserved character bungalow facing the green expanse of Kent Road Reserve
⁃ Spacious 4-bedroom floorplan with multiple living zones and flexible function for families
⁃ Rear open-plan living and dining that flows to a covered alfresco and lush lawn backyard
⁃ Stylish Shaker-style kitchen with stone benchtops, Bosch dishwasher, ample storage and breakfast bar
⁃ A dedicated home office or 4th bedroom with built-in desk and shelving - ideal for remote work or study
⁃ Two generous living zones including a front lounge with feature fireplace and casual family area to the rear
⁃ Polished timber floors, high ceilings, ornate mantels and period lighting throughout
⁃ Updated bathroom with shower and bath plus a separate laundry
⁃ Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort
⁃ Double carport with automatic panel lift door plus rear garage and workshop with store room
Close The Door On:
⁃ Missing out on the Colonel's signature character and tree-lined tranquillity
⁃ Renovations and repairs - it's move-in ready and beautifully maintained
⁃ The hustle of the city without the commute - reach the CBD in under 15 minutes
⁃ Cramped living - every room here is light, bright and proportioned for real life
⁃ The search for space - 696m² of lush lawn and secure gardens ready for kids, pets and play
Life here happens on your doorstep. Start the morning at Bond & Lane, cut across the park for a walk, then stock up at Pasadena Green or catch a film at Mitcham Square. The kids can walk to Colonel Light Gardens Primary, the city commute barely registers, and the coast is close enough to make spontaneous sunset trips a thing again. Simply sleep and repeat.
CT Reference - 5473/83
Council - City of Mitcham
Zone - EN - Established Neighbourhood
Council Rates - $3,458.50 per year
SA Water Rates - $1,243.72 per year
Emergency Services Levy - $258.90 per year
Land Size - 696m² approx.
Year Built - 1926
Total Build area - 280m² approx.
All information or material provided has been obtained from third party sources and, as such, we cannot guarantee that the information or material is accurate. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions (including, but not limited to, a property's floor plans and land size, building condition or age). Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries and obtain their own professional advice.
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RLA 275403
Listing description written by James Robertson, OC — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.