Nestled at 109a King Street, Kensington, Timaru, this charming residential dwelling on a freehold title offers a serene escape. Constructed in 1954 with roughcast walls and tiled roof, the property boasts three spacious bedrooms, a single carpark, and a floor area of 103 square meters on a levelled 688 square meter plot. The well-maintained home features a sunny north-facing open plan living, two heat pumps, and a DVS system, complemented by a recently updated kitchen oven and fresh internal paint. The capital value has seen a growth of 24.62% from $325,000 in 2020 to $405,000 in 2023. The HouGarden AVM estimates the property at $407,500, with the latest sales recorded in 2016 at $270,000 and in 2015 at $225,000.
Educationally, the property falls within the zones of St Joseph's School (Decile 7) and Craighead Diocesan School (Decile 9), offering a high standard of primary and secondary education. The Timaru South School (Decile 2) and Roncalli College (Decile 7) are also in close proximity, providing a range of educational options.
Perfect for first home buyers, this property is not just a house but a launchpad to a life of comfort and convenience, with panoramic views from the Hunter Hills to the coast, and mere minutes away from the Botanic Gardens and Saltwater Creek tracks.
Updated on September 27, 2024
Address | Distance | Bed | Bath | Floor area | Sold date | Sold | Data source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0.33 km | 5 | 1 | 160m2 | Year 2024 Month 10 Day 01 | - | Council approved | |
0.38 km | 4 | 143m2 | Year 2024 Month 09 Day 23 | $573,000 | Council approved | |||
 | 0.32 km | 4 | 1 | 123m2 | Year 2024 Month 09 Day 02 | - | Council approved | |
 | 0.18 km | 1 | 1 | 90m2 | Year 2024 Month 08 Day 28 | - | Council approved | |
 | 0.17 km | 5 | 132m2 | Year 2024 Month 08 Day 06 | $335,000 | Council approved |