Owning real estate by the sea is the ultimate dream for many home buyers, especially at this time of year.
Fortunately, prime water views are not always attached to multimillion price tags.
Here are 10 coastal beauties that are currently on the market, all for less than a million dollars.
24 Brown Road, James Well
Check out the breathtaking sunsets from this tranquil Yorke Peninsula residence.
The three-bedroom beachside home, at 24 Brown Road, James Well, features soaring ceilings and an expansive open-plan living area with uninterrupted sea views.
A stylish chef’s kitchen has sleek granite benchtops and white cabinetry, while the back veranda provides an idyllic outdoor dining spot.
The property has been listed with Ray White Yorke Peninsula with a price guide of $850,000 to $870,000.
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This breathtaking beachside residence offers panoramic sea views and sophisticated design, creating a tranquil escape that blends luxury and comfort.
The property is located just 1.1km from the James Well Boat Ramp, with proximity to Ardrossan’s shopping facilities only five minutes away and Adelaide 100 minutes.
1 Vine Street, Taperoo
Looking for something closer to the city? Try this beautifully renovated two-bedroom home in the quiet coastal suburb of Taperoo.
Close to Largs and Semaphore beaches, 1 Vine Street is bursting with fresh updates, including a contemporary kitchen and meals area with timber-look benchtops and a herringbone-tiled splashback.
An inviting living room enjoys a light-filled, southerly orientation, while a north-facing rear veranda provides a peaceful spot to spend lazy summer afternoons.
The property has been listed by Taarnby Real Estate with a price guide of $600,000 to $650,000.
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Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle by the beaches of Largs and Semaphore in the quiet coastal suburb of Taperoo,
Bursting with fresh updates, enjoy a highly functional home inspired by its coastal surrounds.
177 Commercial Road, Port Noarlunga South
With plenty of space to relax and unwind, this Port Noarlunga South home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern resort-style living.
The three-bedroom home at 177 Commercial Road has multiple living areas, including a bar that opens to a side patio.
With easy access to the beach, the home also comes with a sparkling inground pool, a spa and a sauna.
The property has been listed by Professionals Aldinga & Seaford with a price guide of $935,000 to $975,000.
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Take a dip in the resort-style pool and spa.
…followed by a drink at your private bar.
Units 7 and 8 West Terrace, Fowlers Bay
These may be the cheapest coastal homes currently on South Australia’s property market.
Near to the local jetty, the two units, at West Terrace, Fowlers Bay, are each listed for $175,000 and, while small, are well-suited to first home buyers and investors.
Being sold on a walk-in, walk-out basis, with all furniture and kitchen appliances included, each modest unit has two bedrooms and an open-plan living area.
The only catch is that both units need to be connected to power and water, with Fowlers Bay an off-grid community.
The properties are on the market with Ray White Eyre Peninsula – Streaky Bay.
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Here’s your chance to snag one of SA’s cheapest coastal homes.
The units are being sold on a walk-in, walk-out basis.
182 Andersons Road, Streaky Bay
If you’re struggling to choose between a sea change or a tree change, do both with this semi- rural acreage at Streaky Bay.
Set on a 5.99 hectare block on the Gibson Peninsula, 182 Andersons Road has easy access to beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing and comes with fully-fenced paddocks to suit hobby farming.
The modern, two-bedroom home is comfortable and functional and there’s extensive parking for vehicles, boats and caravans.
The property has been listed for sale directly by the owner with a price guide of $649,000.
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The property has easy access to beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing.
It’s also set up for entertaining
3 Breaker Court, Middleton
If you prefer pounding surf to gentle waves, this Middleton brick veneer family home might be for you.
Just minutes from one of SA’s best surf beaches, 3 Breaker Court is a four-bedroom home on a huge 1,394 sqm block.
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, the home features an oversized master bedroom, as well as formal lounge and dining rooms and an open-plan living area with an updated kitchen.
There’s also a paved alfresco area, a front decking space and excellent shedding.
The property has been listed by Elders Real Estate Goolwa with a price guide of $895,000 to $925,000.
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The home is just minutes from one of SA’s best surf beaches.
You can see the ocean from the home’s main living space.
11 Ingomar Court, Hallett Cove
Large families will adore the space and sea views that come with this dual-level home at Hallett Cove.
Boasting two outdoor decks, 11 Ingomar Court has been freshly painted and carpeted and is move-in ready.
With a neutral colour scheme befitting of its coastal setting, the home has five bedrooms, multiple living spaces and a cellar or storeroom.
The home has been listed by Alexa Real Estate with a price guide of $860,000 to $920,000.
Imagine watching the sun set from your private ocean front deck.
Ocean views are a highlight of the home.
5 Leander Ave, Baudin Beach
Overlooking beautiful Baudin Beach, this Kangaroo Island home is presented as a blank canvas just waiting for new owners to add their own sense of personality and style.
Promising peace and tranquillity – not to mention fabulous fishing from both onshore and on the water – 5 Leander Ave, Baudin Beach is a three-bedroom home with a simple floorplan and a neutral colour scheme.
Just 200 metres from the boat launch and the beach, the home has a spacious kitchen and multiple living areas, one of which could become an additional bedroom. There’s also an undercover pergola with built-in blinds.
The home has been listed by Century 21 Kangaroo Island with a price guide of $545,000 to $565,000.
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The home is just 200 metres from the boat launch and the beach.
Solar panels make the home cheap to run and will help you save on power bills.
7 Mayflower Court, Encounter Bay
Move in and enjoy this new four-bedroom home at Encounter Bay, which has spectacular ocean views that stretch from West Islands, across The Bluff and to Granite Island and the Victor Harbor coastline.
Set over two levels, the home has high quality fixtures and features throughout, with plenty of space for family living and entertaining.
An upstairs open-plan living and kitchen space provides access to a generous rear balcony, perfect for relaxing and admiring the sea views. A front balcony is accessible from the modern master bedroom.
The property has been listed by South Coast Realty with a price guide of $900,000 to $950,000.
This Encounter Bay home could double as an Airbnb.
It comes with spectacular ocean views that stretch from West Islands, across The Bluff and to Granite Island.
11/55-57 Wattle Ave, Hove
Perfect for first home buyers and downsizers, this beautifully presented unit offers a
convenient and low maintenance lifestyle, just 200 metres from Hove beach.
Freshly painted and recarpeted, the upstairs unit at 55-57 Wattle Ave has a delightful north-facing balcony and a light-filled kitchen, complete with gas cooking.
There’s two large bedrooms, a central bathroom with a shower and bath and designated, off-street undercover parking.
The property has been listed with McGrath Real Estate Group with a price guide of $540,000 to $585,000.
This two-bedroom unit offers an affordable lifestyle near the beach.
The unit is just 200 metres from Hove’s esplanade.
