54 Maple Avenue, Rostrevor SA 5073
54 Maple Avenue, Rostrevor SA 5073
Large 878m² block | single house only 20% site coverage | established family suburb | strong school catchment | infill potential
The property’s core strength is its generous land footprint, which is well above what most detached houses in Rostrevor offer. With only 20% site coverage, there is considerable room for extension, a new shed, or simply a deep backyard, which is increasingly rare in the eastern suburbs. The house itself is a conventional single dwelling on a quiet residential street, and its modest size relative to the land means the value sits primarily in the parcel, not the building. That suits a buyer who wants to renovate, rebuild, or hold for future subdivision potential, rather than someone seeking a turnkey premium home. The school catchment adds practical appeal for families, and the absence of flood, bushfire, or heritage overlays removes common hurdles that can complicate development or insurance. This is a property for a buyer who sees land as the long-term driver of value, and who is comfortable with the idea that the current house may need work to reach its full potential.
The estimated value of $1.3 million sits at a level where the land is doing most of the heavy lifting, and the rent estimate of $615 per week suggests a modest yield, so an investor should not expect strong income returns. The condition of the house is not verified, and that may materially affect price; a tired interior might justify a lower offer, while a sound structure with recent updates could support the higher end of expectations. The 6-metre roof height and single-storey form suggest a straightforward layout, but the lack of confirmed bed and bath counts means a buyer should inspect carefully to confirm the internal configuration works for their needs. The large block may also attract interest from developers or land bankers, which could create competition, but that depends on zoning specifics that are not fully detailed here. Weigh the land’s potential against the cost of bringing the house up to your standard, and let that gap guide your offer.
|| Comparable Sales: 28 Maple Avenue sold $920,000 (316m², 1991 build); 41 Maple Avenue sold 2019 (827m², premium finishes) | Property Price Band: $1.2M–$1.3M | Value Drivers: land size, site coverage, renovation potential, school catchment
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 54 Maple Avenue, Rostrevor SA 5073
Checks found:
Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
1
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Rostrevor, in Adelaide’s Campbelltown area, is a mature, family-oriented market. Median house prices range $1.06m–$1.22m, with annual growth of 5.3% to 10.9% depending on the sales measure. Houses sell in 23–41 days and annual sales volume holds at 104–108, indicating steady demand from owner-occupiers: 50% of households are couples with children, 43% own outright, and 33% of residents are aged over 55. The 44% of owners holding mortgages exposes the market to rate moves. Future growth relies on constrained supply—unit sales data is sparse—but modest rental yields (houses 3.2–3.5%) and a median price above $1m temper upside for investors.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 28 Maple Avenue sold $920,000 (316m², 1991 build); 41 Maple Avenue sold 2019 (827m², premium finishes) | Property Price Band: $1.2M–$1.3M | Value Drivers: land size, site coverage, renovation potential, school catchment
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
880m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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