Fire-damaged Adelaide home with rooms covered in soot exceeds expectations at auction

A home in Adelaide with rooms covered in soot has exceeded expectations at auction.

Located at 7 Fortress Street in Elizabeth Downs, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom property has fire damage to several rooms, and sold for “a massive $315,000” on October 21, Michael Fenn of LJ Hooker Greenwith Golden Grov tells Nine.

Situated on a generous block of land, the sale price is nearly a third of Adelaide’s median house price which is $813,842. The home hit the market with a price guide of $200,000.

The property is on the books of Fenn and Ryan Graham of LJ Hooker Greenwith Golden Grove.

SOLD - $315,000

7 Fortress Street, Elizabeth Downs SA 5113

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As stated on the listing, the vendor was not taking offers before auction day.

The fire-damaged house occupies approximately 605 square metres and is marketed as an ideal knockdown or redevelopment.

“Either build a family home or redevelop it, subject to council approval,” agents suggest.

Listing photos reveal the kitchen, bathroom and living zone to be completely covered in soot.

One bedroom does not have fire damage, however, there are scuffs on the walls and dirty carpet.

However, on the plus side, there is a decent-sized backyard and verandah.

Elizabeth Downs is a northern suburb of Adelaide in the City of Playford. The home for sale is close to shops, schools, sports clubs and entertainment venues.