26 Tolley Road, Hope Valley SA 5090
26 Tolley Road, Hope Valley SA 5090
3-bed family house | salt-chlorinated fibreglass pool | entertainer’s layout with bar and verandah | established leafy pocket near transport | older build, no land size confirmed
This property’s competitive edge sits squarely in its outdoor entertaining package—the salt-chlorinated pool, pergola, undercover bar, and verandah create a rare lifestyle offer for a 3-bedroom house in this part of Hope Valley. It reads as a genuine family home rather than a basic starter, and the secure garage with electric roller door plus ducted evaporative cooling add practical everyday comfort. The street itself mixes older 1960s stock with newer infill builds, so this house likely appeals most to owner-occupiers wanting move-in-ready living with a strong social backyard, rather than investors chasing high yields or renovators seeking a blank canvas.
The property’s age and unknown land size may temper how much upside exists compared to newer homes nearby. A 3-bed, 1-bath configuration is standard for the suburb, but the single bathroom could limit appeal for larger families or those accustomed to ensuite living. The evaporative cooling, while effective in dry heat, may be seen as less desirable than refrigerated systems. Buyers should weigh the pool’s maintenance and the older building’s potential for future upgrades against the convenience of a finished entertainer’s home, and consider how the property’s presentation and street position might influence its final value.
|| Comparable Sales: 36 Tolley Road sold 2023 for high $700s; 41 Tolley Road newer 4-bed marketed around $800k | Property Price Band: $700K–$800K | Value Drivers: pool and outdoor entertaining quality, land size, overall condition and presentation
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 26 Tolley Road, Hope Valley SA 5090
Checks found:
Value Risk
2
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
under 900 chars, single paragraph, AFR-style, precise, confident, advisory. Cover points. No marketing. Use data. Omit N/A. Use qualitative demographic. No median wages. Let’s craft.Hope Valley’s 8,184 residents skew to two distinct cohorts — professionals aged 30-39 and retirees aged 60-69 — creating demand from both first and final rungs of ownership. Houses traded at a $876,000 median over the past year, a 7.9% compound annual gain, with 111 sales and an ultra-tight 20-day median for three-bedroom listings. That velocity reflects a supply-constrained market, evidenced by just five rentals and twelve houses for sale in the latest month. The buyer base, largely Australian-born certificate-qualified professionals on upper-middle incomes, is priced into the entry-level family segment, while a stable older cohort supports turnover. Future growth rests on constrained stock and sustained professional migration, but the thin sales pipeline and rate sensitivity at these price points cap upside. Notably, four- and five-bedroom rents stretch to $650 and $750 weekly, reinforcing the scarcity premium, yet any supply release would recalibrate pricing quickly.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 36 Tolley Road sold 2023 for high $700s; 41 Tolley Road newer 4-bed marketed around $800k | Property Price Band: $700K–$800K | Value Drivers: pool and outdoor entertaining quality, land size, overall condition and presentation
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
690m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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