79 Olive St, Prospect is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 627m2 and floor size of 160m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2026. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Prospect in the last 12 months.
On a prolific tree-lined Prospect street in a desirable city fringe postcode, this charming character home poses an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking an original residence, on generous meterage, with enormous potential!
Presenting its impressive, original Sandstone frontage, decorative scrollwork capitals and bullnose verandah, tucked in by hedged covered fencing and a picketed gates across the driveway, seclusion, privacy and charm are immediately indicated here on Olive Street, where Victorian heritage is loud and proud.
Step through the original lead-light framed front door and the homes early-1900's character is revealed. Polished timber floorboards and 3.5m ceilings are carried across three bedrooms, two of which retain their own original cast iron fireplaces.
The central, formal living room retains its ornate plasterwork, ceiling rose and an original carved-timber fireplace with cast-iron register grate. Period leadlight panels and architrave detailing carry the heritage thread through into the practical kitchen and meals zone at the rear of the home. Finished in honest timber cabinetry and popping in Purple with slate-look laminate flooring, with a simple, free-standing gas stove/oven, its easy to envision the potential in this culinary space.
The bathroom is similarly original, decorated in unique Lavender mandala tiles with a matching bathtub and basin - neat and functional today and offering clear scope to thoughtfully refresh.
Out the back is the blocks bonus: a generously deep, established garden anchored by lush green plant varieties, with a substantial standalone garage at the rear accessible from the carport that hugs the side of the home, and can accommodate multiple vehicles. Entrance to the back is also available via Lavender Lane at the rear of the property, providing a more direct and convenient access.
For the buyer with an appreciation of period architecture, the family seeking a genuine character forever home in a prestigious inner-northern address, or the restorer ready to bring a quietly loved villa back to its full glory, 79 Olive Street is the rarest of finds: a near-untouched sandstone original on a deep Prospect block, in a quiet street between Prospect and Churchill Roads.
Additional Features:
• Rear lane access
• Ducted reverse cycle A/C
• Alarm system
• 627sqm allotment (approx)
• Skylight and wall-mounted split system A/C in the formal lounge
• Spacious internal laundry with a separate water closet and outdoor access
• Original Hills Hoist clothesline in the backyard
• Walking distance to Frankly Bagels and 'ino Paninoteca'
• Moments to the Adelaide CBD, the North Park linear parklands and Prospect Road dining, cafe and shopping scene
• Nearby schools include: Enfield Primary School, St Brigid's School, Prospect North Primary School, Paul Lutheran School, Blair Athol North School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Roma Mitchell Secondary College, Cedar College, Prescott College, Blackfriars Priory School
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PLEASE NOTE: This property is being auctioned with no price in line with current real estate legislation. Should you be interested, we can provide you with a list of recent local sales to help you with your market and value research.
The size of Prospect is approximately 5.0 square kilometres. There are 18 parks, covering nearly 3.1% of the total area. The population of Prospect in 2016 was 13280 people. By 2021 the population was 14584 showing a population growth of 9.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Prospect is 20-29 years. Households in Prospect are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Prospect work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 62.80% of the homes in Prospect were owner-occupied compared with 65.10% in 2016.
Prospect has 7,153 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Prospect have seen a 90.55% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 93.72% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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