40 Steane St, Kennington is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 1000m2 and floor size of 120m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Kennington in the last 12 months.
There are plenty of original features in this 1950s home to get the attention of retro lovers, however quality upgrades over the years also deem it fit for contemporary living.
The property takes pride of place on a corner block, leaving clear potential for a rear subdivision off Yallambee Drive, subject to council approval. Investigate the options to capitalise, or simply enjoy developing a great backyard space with vehicle access.
The pale brick veneer with aluminum windows has great, low-maintenance bones, a flexible floorplan and a brilliant elevation above street level.
Sweeping front steps lead to a sunny concrete porch, framed with a low, original wrought iron balustrade.
The front door opens to high ceilings and wide entrance hall. A huge north-facing loungeroom to the right has split system heating and cooling, an original stone-look fireplace and built-in drinks/display cabinet.
Beyond this is the open-plan kitchen and dining space. While not brand new, the upgraded kitchen is timeless in design and a real feature of the home. It includes wide pot drawers, a stainless-steel wall oven, gas cook top, a dishwasher, pantry cupboard and sleek glass splash back.
There are three over-sized bedrooms with built-in robes around a bright family bathroom with an original retro vanity.
At the opposite end of the home is a large fourth bedroom, which could also be used as a second living room, depending on your needs. It has an exposed brick feature wall and a sliding glass door that opens to an elevated balcony.
Behind the home, a private and sunny patio is the perfect spot to place outdoor furniture and pot plants. There's also a large water tank and an oversized single garage.
Being close to primary schools and shopping centres, the home will appeal to young families and investors.
The size of Kennington is approximately 4.0 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 16.2% of total area. The population of Kennington in 2016 was 5649 people. By 2021 the population was 5880 showing a population growth of 4.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kennington is 20-29 years. Households in Kennington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kennington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 59.30% of the homes in Kennington were owner-occupied compared with 59.20% in 2016.
Kennington has 3,422 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kennington have seen a 46.35% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 48.75% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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