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40 Leah Street
Forestville SA 5035

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 245m2
Land area: 557m2
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Property Details for 40 Leah St, Forestville

40 Leah St, Forestville is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 557m2 and floor size of 245m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2018.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1900
Floor Size
245m2
Land Size
557m2
Local Government
Unley
Lot/Plan
A219/F9319

Last Listing description (August 2018)

Circa 1900
From the moment you step in the front door, you will be captivated by the character and charm of a bygone era.
Leadlight panelling, soaring ceilings, polished boards and ornate fireplaces are all part of the integral theme of the home.

All the renovations have been done with style, class & sophistication leaving no stone unturned for the lucky new owner of this very much loved and cared for home.
The flexible floor plan provides 2 living areas, up to 4 bedrooms, master with open fireplace, luxuriously appointed en suite, double frameless shower and double vanity.
The dining area is adjacent the stunning new Alby Turner kitchen- an absolute chef's dream with stone bench tops, ample storage including pull out pantry and spice rack, glass splashbacks, smeg appliances and a skylight which allows the home to be drenched with ample natural light. We love the flow of this fabulous home which incorporates a fabulous interactive entertaining environment with the living area overlooking the magnificent landscaped grounds through French doors- your very own private oasis, peaceful and tranquil with a variety of fruit trees.
Brilliantly located, you will love the lifestyle Forestville has to offer. Right on the city fringe just minutes to the city and beach, with the tram and train available at the end of the street with direct routes to Glenelg, City and Westfield Shopping Centre.
Other amenities at your fingertips include, Unley swimming centre, playground, the famous produce markets, Wayville Showgrounds, and in the zone for Adelaide High School and surrounded by vibrant cosmopolitan roads including Goodwood, King William & Unley Roads which are all the top end of town for boutique shopping and a mecca of cafes and restaurants.
Just some of the other notable features of the home include:-
- Huge double garage with pit (can easily be converted to a rumpus room)
- 2 luxuriously appointed bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiles
- Relatively new roof and hot water service
- Evaporative cooling
- Led Lighting
- Hot water temperature control
- USB power points
- Off street parking for 3 cars
- Established front and rear gardens with room for pool.
- Lovely neighbours!!
Although Forestville has continued to show consistent high growth, I believe this area is still a 'sleeping giant' when compared to prices paid for adjoining suburbs.
I think we all know that opportunities like this seldom come along so do not miss this!
This is a wonderful opportunity for the next winner of this home to simply move in and enjoy!

Property History for 40 Leah St, Forestville, SA 5035

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$850,000
31 Jul 2018
Listed for Rent
$390/w
15 Dec 2011
  • 31 Jul 2018
    Sold for $850,000
  • 21 Jun 2018
    Listed for Sale Auction
  • 31 May 2013
    Transferred
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About Forestville 5035

The size of Forestville is approximately 0.6 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 5.1% of total area. The population of Forestville in 2011 was 1,350 people. By 2016 the population was 1,410 showing a population growth of 4.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Forestville is 30-39 years. Households in Forestville are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Forestville work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 62.6% of the homes in Forestville were owner-occupied compared with 63.6% in 2016.

Forestville has 720 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forestville have seen a 92.26% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 90.02% increase. As at 31 January 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Forestville is $1,540,077 while the median value for Units is $686,550.
  • Houses have a median rent of $575 while Units have a median rent of $470.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Forestville on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 24 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forestville.

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