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U3, 8 Douglas Dr, Mount Barker SA 5251

For saleHouse

$670,000–$700,000

For sale

Asking range

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

363 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $670,000–$700,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $670,000–$700,000(Listing record · 30 June 2026)
  • FactLand 363 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mount Barker (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,538/m² of land (n=79). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)
  • CalculationAsk is 19% below the Mount Barker median recorded sale ($825,000, n=67, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Mount Barker's advertised median rent ($592/wk), implied gross yield would be 4.59% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

$670,000–$700,000

Asking range · $1,846/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Barker (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,538/m² of land (n=79). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mount Barker at a glance

22,664

People

$825,000

Median sale

$592/wk

Median rent

3.73%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 67 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Barker report →

Vs Mount Barker

-18.8%

Median sale

Suburb $825,000

+0.86 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.73%

Suburb median $825,000 from 67 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

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

Purchase Price
$670,000
Stamp Duty (South Australia)
$30,680
Transfer/Registration Fee
$6,863
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
$711,243

$41,243 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.

Pre-filled with Mount Barker's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
3.09%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-14,106
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.60
Annual rent
$30,784
Operating expenses
$10,050
Loan amount
$536,000
Annual interest
$34,840
Gross yield
4.59%

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$670,000–$700,000available30 June 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?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $592/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.6%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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.”

Read more

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.

1 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

    Knownlow

    This 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

    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

Mount Barker in one glance

Mount Barker at a glance

22,664

People

$825,000

Median sale

$592/wk

Median rent

3.73%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 67 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Barker report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mount Barker? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mount Barker →
  • Other records on Douglas Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Adelaide Hills Real Estate

Privately Positioned & Beautifully Refreshed walking distance to Aston Hills Golf Course

Privately positioned and offering a refreshed, move-in-ready lifestyle, this three-bedroom home combines comfort, convenience and low-maintenance living in a sought-after location. Tucked away from the street while remaining within easy walking distance of Aston Hills Golf Course, the property presents an outstanding opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers, investors or those seeking a peaceful lifestyle close to local amenities.

Recent upgrades throughout the home provide a fresh and modern feel, including brand-new flooring, a full internal repaint, stylish new window treatments and newly installed LED downlights. Multiple living zones offer flexibility for everyday living and entertaining, while the functional floorplan ensures comfortable accommodation for small families, couples and retirees alike.

Internal Features you’ll love:

Read the full description

- Spacious master bedroom overlooking the front lawn

- Bedrooms two and three presented neatly and ready to enjoy

- Spacious front living room with 50% and 100% block-out blinds

- Versatile open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with split system and double door to exterior

- Updated flooring throughout

- Freshly painted internally

- Brand-new LED downlights installed

- New window treatments throughout

- Kitchen with feature window, electric cooktop and pantry

- Functional family bathroom with bathtub, shower featuring handheld flexible hose, and separate toilet

- Generous laundry with convenient rear yard access

- Electric hot water system

External Features

- Privately positioned

- Walking distance to Aston Hills Golf Course and a short drive to shopping options

- Established front lawn area

- Garden shed for additional storage

- Easy-care allotment with low-maintenance appeal

Offering a blend of privacy, modern updates and everyday convenience, this inviting home is ready for its next chapter. With all the hard work already completed and a location that places recreation, lifestyle and amenities within easy reach, you’ll love this immaculate home. Within a five-minute drive you will have access to Aston Hills Shopping Centre, Mount Barker Waldorf School and the Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Rental Appraisal: $550 per week

CALL LAUREN GRANT (0427 824 650) or CLINT RAY (0419 244 502) TODAY TO ARRANGE YOUR INSPECTION

Specifications:

CT / 6331/260

Built / 1992

Council / Mount Barker District

Zoning / Residential

Land / 363sqm

Council Rates / $2,203pa

SA Water / $TBApq

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. Interested parties should make their own inquiries and obtain their own legal advice.

Listing description written by Clint Ray, Adelaide Hills Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Shed
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