36 High Street, Kensington, SA 5068 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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36 High Street
Kensington SA 5068

Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 6
Car spaces: 6
Floor area: 325m2
Land area: 510m2
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Property Details for 36 High St, Kensington

36 High St, Kensington is a 12 bedroom, 6 bathroom Unit with 6 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 510m2 and floor size of 325m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2006.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1890
Floor Size
325m2
Land Size
510m2
Local Government
Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Lot/Plan
A1/F20210

Last Listing description (May 2024)

Historic Gem and Investment Opportunity in the heart of cosmopolitan Kensington! Formerly The Rising Sun Hotel, a property with an illustrious history that spans back to the late 19th century. This iconic building was formerly known as The Rising Sun Hotel and holds immense historical significance to the local area.

Now, after almost 20 years, this remarkable property is offered to the open market. In 1880, Henry Newlyn relocated The Rising Sun Hotel to 36 High Street, where it operated as a thriving hotel until the early 1900s. The property underwent a transformation, resulting in the creation of six self-contained home units, each with its own distinctive charm. This property offers an exceptional investment opportunity, generating an impressive annual with all of the units currently leased.

With its diverse layout, it provides the potential for multiple revenue streams and exciting investment prospects. For those with a passion for restoration and design, imagine the endless possibilities of renovating this historic property, akin to renowned home renovation shows like THE BLOCK.

With six home units ready for transformation, you have the option to renovate and sell them separately (subject to council consents) or retain them as high-demand investment properties. An exclusive opportunity rich in historical significance offering potential and opportunity like no other!

With valuable rear access and being placed on a prominent corner allotment of some 510sqm approx.

Don't miss this chance to be a part of history and invest in an iconic property that promises both historical value and outstanding returns with so much scope to value-add.

Contact us today to secure your private inspection and start envisioning the limitless potential this property offers!

Disclaimer: Please note that all the information that has been provided for this property has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate. We cannot guarantee the information is accurate however and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions ? including, but not limited to the property's land size, floor plans & dimensions, build size, building age, condition or any other particulars. Interested parties should always make their own inquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advise. RLA 247163

Property History for 36 High St, Kensington, SA 5068

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$950,000
16 Oct 2006
Listed for Rent
$140/w
17 Feb 2009
  • 03 Aug 2023
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 31 May 2008
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
  • 20 Nov 2007
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Kensington 5068

The size of Kensington is approximately 0.5 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 1.8% of 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 63.16% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 66.36% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,423,129 while the median value for Units is $801,699.
  • Houses have a median rent of $640 while Units have a median rent of $540.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 38 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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