3/3C Crystal Avenue, St Marys SA 5042
3/3C Crystal Avenue, St Marys SA 5042
Compact 2-bed unit | 58 m² inner-south infill | community-titled site | renter-heavy pocket | strong amenity access.
This unit holds a clear competitive edge in a suburb where most stock is older detached housing on large blocks. Its compact footprint and low-maintenance layout serve downsizers, singles, and investors who want proximity to shopping, transport, and the CBD without the upkeep of a house. The community-titled structure on an 875 m² site suggests established, well-managed infill rather than ad-hoc development. For a buyer seeking rental appeal or a lock-and-leave base, this property sits in a practical, well-connected position that larger homes cannot match.
The value picture may hinge on how the unit compares to others in the group, as internal finishes, aspect, and floor level are not confirmed. Its 58 m² size is modest, which might limit family appeal but could strengthen rental demand in a renter-heavy area. The 2016 sale history offers a reference point, though market movement since then matters. Buyers should weigh the unit’s condition against typical older brick homes nearby, and consider how the community-title arrangement affects ongoing costs or resale flexibility.
|| Comparable Sales: 37 Lloyd Street sold $780k; 66 Auricchio Avenue sold $850k | Property Price Band: $600k–$700k | Value Drivers: condition, unit position within group, rental yield potential
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 3/3C Crystal Avenue, St Marys SA 5042
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Value Risk
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Market Insight
St Marys, a compact suburb of 2,759 residents, grew 9.1% since 2011. Demand is led by professionals in their 20s and 30s with bachelor or certificate qualifications, alongside a sizeable family presence (25% under 20). House prices show strong momentum: recent sales around $925,000, a 12-month growth rate of 10.73%, and quarterly gains of 4.45%. Units offer a lower entry at a $442,000 median, with 13.33% annual growth but a slight quarterly dip. Stock clears fast—averaging 10–11 days on market—pointing to tight supply. Yet sales volume is exceptionally thin, with just one average sale in the selected range, so liquidity is limited and prices are set by scarce comparables. Future performance rests on continued demand from skilled professionals and families, but the shallow sales pool constrains reliable price assessment.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 37 Lloyd Street sold $780k; 66 Auricchio Avenue sold $850k | Property Price Band: $600k–$700k | Value Drivers: condition, unit position within group, rental yield potential
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
1
Land
896m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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