68 Melville StreetSouth Plympton SA 5038
Property Details for 68 Melville St, South Plympton
68 Melville St, South Plympton is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 564m2 and floor size of 134m2.This Property is currently listed for sale with Ray White Burnside
Last Listing description (September 2026)
Packed with yesteryear personality and sitting on a deceptively deep 547sqm parcel, 68 Melville Street brings classic c.1920s solid brick character to west's most attractive city-to-sea corridor. Behind its shaded verandah frontage, lofty proportions and original interiors set the scene across three generous bedrooms, a formal lounge and separate dining room, with the time-capsule wallpaper, arched openings and retro detailing leaving renovators plenty to sink their teeth into. This isn't a cosmetic tweak - it's the kind of project that invites vision, elbow grease and a completely new chapter.
Further in, the spacious kitchen and casual meals zone lead through to a substantial rear sunroom, adding another layer of flexibility to the existing footprint. Beyond that, wide verandahs, extensive paved areas, established trees, a long triple-car carport and sizeable shedding give the backyard scale to match the home's future promise. Refresh and rent while landbanking, undertake a full-scale renovation and pull this character beauty into sharp contemporary alignment, or explore the development credentials of the allotment itself (STCC); whichever direction you favour, there's plenty here worth unlocking.
Then there's South Plympton itself, where everyday convenience and big-picture lifestyle appeal work in tandem. Marion Road's cafs and eateries sit close by, Castle Plaza is only minutes away, while Westfield Marion and Jetty Road Glenelg widen the retail, dining and entertainment options without stretching the commute. Public and private schooling is within easy reach, nearby tram links make beach or city trips swift, and Adelaide CBD remains comfortably accessible, making this a strong location story to sit behind an equally compelling renovation or redevelopment play.
FEATURES WE LOVE
Near-original c.1920s solid brick residence set on a 547sqm (approx.) allotment
Lofty formal lounge + separate dining room retaining rich period character
Spacious kitchen/casual meals zone ready for a complete contemporary overhaul
3 generous bedrooms, one with BIRs, another with ceiling fan + AC
Rear sunroom adding valuable extra floorplan flexibility
Neat contemporary bathroom + separate laundry facilities
Wide verandah + extensive paved outdoor areas beneath established greenery
Long triple-car carport, sizeable shedding + additional storage
Outstanding scope to renovate, refurb, rent, landbank or redevelop (subject to council conditions)
LOCATION
Walking distance to Emmaus Christian College, Forbes Primary + moments to Plympton International College
One street over from the popular Jervois Street Reserve for after school energy burn + weekend play dates
Local favourite cafs, bakeries + takeaway options dotted along Marion Road
A quick zip to Castle Plaza for all your shopping essentials, less than 10-minutes to Jetty Road Glenelg or bustling Westfield Marion for more shopping, dining + entertainment
A bee-line to Adelaide CBD by way of car, bus or tram
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Burnside RLA 334844
Property Details:
Council | Marion
Zone | General Neighbourhood
Land | 547sqm(Approx.)
House | 252sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1920
Council Rates | $2,244.81 pa
Water | $239.96 pq
ESL | $182.80 pa
Property History for 68 Melville St, South Plympton, SA 5038
- 12 Aug 2026Listed for Sale $775,000 - $850,000
- 07 Apr 2026Listed for Sale $960,000 - $980,000
- 04 Feb 2026Listed for Rent $580 / week
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The size of South Plympton is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. There are 4 parks, covering nearly 4.4% of the total area. The population of South Plympton in 2016 was 4174 people. By 2021 the population was 4721 showing a population growth of 13.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Plympton is 30-39 years. Households in South Plympton are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Plympton work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 64.00% of the homes in South Plympton were owner-occupied compared with 65.30% in 2016.
South Plympton has 2,402 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Plympton have seen a 86.14% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 74.75% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
- The median value for Houses in South Plympton is $1,171,264 while the median value for Units is $601,545.
- Houses have a median rent of $695 while Units have a median rent of $540.
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