19 Thornton Street, Kensington, SA 5068 sold on 28 April 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 28 Apr 2026 for $1,447,500

19 Thornton Street
Kensington SA 5068

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 112m2
Land area: 407m2
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Property Details for 19 Thornton St, Kensington

19 Thornton St, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 407m2 and floor size of 112m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2026. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1920
Floor Size
112m2
Land Size
407m2
Local Government
Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Lot/Plan
A23/F78

Last Listing description (May 2026)

Auction Sat, 28th Mar - 10am (USP)

In a leafy pocket of Kensington dotted with significant historical landmarks, this C1920 character bungalow pairs its own time-honoured charms with a long list of modern updates, all packaged up on a deep, serene plot with room to play and please a crowd at its rear.

Big, bright and airy bedrooms, a spacious central lounge, an updated eat-in kitchen, a fully kitted study/office and the timber-decked patio of your festoon-lit dreams headline this beautifully resolved home with ample off-street parking, inch-perfect gardens and a gloriously walkable lifestyle on the brink of The Parade. Perfect.

Open the Door to:

A character-rich heritage faade that sets the tone for its beautifully preserved original features within, including polished Baltic pine floors, brick fireplaces and delicate decorative ceilings
A social, central eat-in kitchen with gorgeous green tile splashbacks, stainless steel appliances and deep storage
- A dedicated study room providing the perfect space to work from home, study or manage daily tasks
An entertaining deck and pergola addition with privacy screening, extending living outdoors
Central hydronic heating, slow-combustion fireplace and split-system air conditioning
Renovated laundry and study, designed with a built-in desk, cabinetry and practical storage
Prolific storage throughout
A fully automated irrigation system to inch-perfect, fully landscaped gardens
A peaceful backyard with lush lawn, fire pit zone and established trees, including a prolific fig tree that delivers a generous harvest each February
Automated sliding gate and garage door with parking for two vehicles on site, including one undercover

Kensington's enduring charm reveals itself quickly here, where a short stroll places The Parade's cafs, restaurants and boutiques at your fingertips, while the historic 'Kensi' Hotel stands nearby as the neighbourhood's favourite long-lunch landmark. With leafy parks, Marryatville High School (zoned), Pembroke School, Burnside Village and the CBD just minutes away, it's a pocket of the eastern suburbs that balances easy, future-proof living with unmistakable character.

Certificate of Title - 5862/390
Council - Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Zoning - Established Neighbourhood
Year Built - 1920
Land Size - 407m
Total Build area - 149m
Council Rates - $2,037.25 per year
SA Water Rates - $963.44 per year
Emergency Services Levy - $194.90 per year

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Property History for 19 Thornton St, Kensington, SA 5068

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,447,500
28 Apr 2026
Listed for Rent
$430/w
22 Dec 2015
  • 28 Apr 2026
    Sold for $1,447,500
  • 11 Mar 2026
    Listed for Sale $1.2m
  • 31 Jan 2019
    Sold for $629,000
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About Kensington 5068

The size of Kensington is approximately 0.5 square kilometres. There are 3 parks, covering nearly 1.8% of the total area. The population of Kensington in 2016 was 1769 people. By 2021 the population was 1808 showing a population growth of 2.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 30-39 years. Households in Kensington are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 45.20% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 41.90% in 2016.

Kensington has 903 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 58.31% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 70.74% increase. As at 30 April 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,461,438 while the median value for Units is $864,231.
  • Houses have a median rent of $735 while Units have a median rent of $580.
There are currently 2 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 42 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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