16 Giles StreetEncounter Bay SA 5211
Property Details for 16 Giles St, Encounter Bay
16 Giles St, Encounter Bay is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 702m2 and floor size of 90m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2025. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Encounter Bay in the last 12 months.
Last Listing description (July 2025)
Tightly held and brimming with potential, this original 1970s brick home sits proudly just one street back from the sought-after Franklin Paradesteps to the sparkling shoreline, cafes, and coastal lifestyle that define Encounter Bay living.
Set on a 700sqm allotment and zoned Local Activity Centre, this property offers far more than just a beachside escape. Whether youre dreaming of a renovation project, holiday home, commercial venture, or savvy investment, the zoning unlocks rare flexibility with scope for home-based business, mixed-use development, retail or tourism services (STCC). Positioned in an area that draws both locals and holidaymakers year-round, the location could not be more strategic.
Inside, the home offers a retro canvas ready to be styled to your liking:
- Two generously sized bedrooms with built-in robes
- Spacious living area at the front of the home
- Functional kitchen and dining area with garden outlook
- Original 1970s bathroom with separate WC
- Laundry with external access
- Covered entertaining patio for relaxed outdoor living
- Detached 3.5m x 5.9m shed perfect for storage or a future studio/workspace
- Approximately 2,000 litres of rain water storage plumbed.
The block is flat, fully usable, and framed by mature greenery with room to extend or reimagine (STCC). Whether you keep it as a comfy base for weekends away or take advantage of the zoning, the possibilities are exciting and extremely rare this close to the water.
Make the most of its ideal location:
- Franklin Parade and the Encounter Bay foreshore
- Yilki Store and the ever-popular Beach House Caf
- Coastal walking trails, kayak launch spots, and whale-watching lookouts
- 7 minutes to Victor Harbor town centre
- 15 minutes to Port Elliots boutiques and beaches
- Just over an hour to Adelaide CBD
Zoning Highlights Local Activity Centre:
This flexible and future-focused zoning provides scope for:
- Home-based consulting or creative studio
- Boutique accommodation (STCC)
- Retail, health services or food-related business
- Mixed-use redevelopment (residential + commercial)
Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, run a business from home, or simply enjoy laid-back beachside living, 16 Giles Street presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Encounter Bays most cherished locales. With the sea just moments away and the flexibility of Local Activity Centre zoning, this property offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and long-term potential. Nows the time to secure your place in this vibrant coastal communitywhere every day feels like a holiday.
Currently tenanted on a fix lease until 10/09/2025. Long term tenant for over 20years.
SPECIFICATIONS CT 5662 | 29
LAND SIZE - 700 sqm
COUNCIL - Victor Harbor
COUNCIL RATES -$2075.15
YEAR BUILT 1970 (approx)
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Property Code: 315
Property History for 16 Giles St, Encounter Bay, SA 5211
- 29 Aug 2025Sold for $710,000
- 23 Jun 2025Listed for Sale $735,000
- 28 Feb 2000Sold for $95,000
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0About Encounter Bay 5211
The size of Encounter Bay is approximately 6.6 square kilometres. It has 37 parks covering nearly 11.3% of total area. The population of Encounter Bay in 2016 was 4901 people. By 2021 the population was 5305 showing a population growth of 8.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Encounter Bay is 70-79 years. Households in Encounter Bay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Encounter Bay work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 79.20% of the homes in Encounter Bay were owner-occupied compared with 76.80% in 2016.
Encounter Bay has 4,184 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Encounter Bay have seen a 84.93% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 73.15% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Encounter Bay is $803,287 while the median value for Units is $581,695.
- Houses have a median rent of $565 while Units have a median rent of $420.
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