1/10 Northcliffe Street, Cumberland Park SA 5041
1/10 Northcliffe Street, Cumberland Park SA 5041
Compact 2-bed house on small 268m² block | Strong school catchment proximity | Suits downsizers and investors | Priced for low-maintenance living | Hybrid between unit and detached home
This property occupies a genuinely useful niche in Cumberland Park. It is not a traditional family house, nor is it a unit. At 268m² with two bedrooms and two car spaces, it offers the feel of a detached home with the upkeep of something much smaller. That combination is rare in this suburb, where most stock is either older homes on large allotments or compact units. The house sits within walking distance of Westbourne Park Primary and has reasonable access to secondary schooling options, which broadens its appeal beyond just couples and downsizers. For a professional couple, an investor, or someone stepping down from a larger family home, this presents a low-maintenance option without sacrificing the experience of living in a house. The price guide reflects that positioning, sitting above typical unit stock but below what larger renovated homes command.
The value picture may hinge on condition and internal layout, neither of which is fully clear from the listing. A two-bedroom house on this size block can feel either cleverly designed or constrained, depending on how the space flows. The 2010 sale date suggests the current owner has held it through a significant market cycle, which might mean the property has been maintained but not necessarily upgraded. Its position on Northcliffe Street, a quieter residential street, adds a layer of appeal that busier through-routes do not offer. Buyers should weigh whether the finishes match the price guide, because in this suburb presentation tends to drive the final number more than land size alone.
|| Comparable Sales: 9 Northcliffe Street sold at $586,780 on 663m²; 4/41 Hill Avenue sold as a renovated 2-bed unit on 246m² | Property Price Band: $900K–$950K | Value Drivers: condition and finish quality, land size relative to compact stock, proximity to school catchments and local amenities
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 1/10 Northcliffe Street, Cumberland Park SA 5041
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Cumberland Park, in Adelaide’s inner-south corridor, trades as a tightly held family market with only 22–28 house sales yearly. Established families form the core demand — 68% of households are families, many mortgaged — drawn by local schooling and city proximity. Price momentum appears solid yet uneven: the median house of $1.32 million grew 3.9% annually, though rival data reads $1.33–$1.48 million with 0.66–9.83% growth, reflecting thin-volume distortions. Houses clear in 19–22 days, confirming demand outstrips supply. Units outperform on yield at 4.29% versus 2.6–2.77% for houses, with unit prices up 8.78% to $603,750. Weekly rents of $620–$650 for houses and $510 for units underpin returns. Future growth relies on Adelaide’s affordability-driven migration, yet the key constraints are high entry pricing and shallow turnover, leaving the market exposed to rate-sensitive owners — 53% hold mortgages.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 9 Northcliffe Street sold at $586,780 on 663m²; 4/41 Hill Avenue sold as a renovated 2-bed unit on 246m² | Property Price Band: $900K–$950K | Value Drivers: condition and finish quality, land size relative to compact stock, proximity to school catchments and local amenities
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
1
Land
268m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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