Albert Terrace is significant as one of the largest of the terraces built for the middle to upper classes in the city of Adelaide during the boom period from 1870 to 1885. It represents a building type which, by contrast with Sydney and Melbourne, was always comparatively rare in Adelaide. Its large scale and consistent subtle Italianate detailing make it a prominent visual element in the Carrington Street streetscape.

A two storey terrace of nine houses, the roof is of galvanised iron and the walls of coursed bluestone rubble, brick details on quoins, window and door surrounds. The facade is capped by an ornamental parapet arched in the centre with a name-plate flanked by balustrades. Originally there was a continuous balcony and verandah beneath the parapet which was removed at an unknown time. In 1972 the doorways on the upper balcony level led out onto small semi-circular balconies. The building is set back from the footpath and has long double-hung windows and doors capped with brick arches. Interiors retain some original staircases, balustrades, panelled doors and moulded fireplace surrounds. In at least part of the building original fabric such as plastered lathe wall linings and ceiling would appear to have been replaced in the 1970s. The place was renovated in the 1970s and part put to use as office accommodation. It was again renovated in the 1980s when a balcony-verandah was added and a street fence, with iron-work, was built. Terrace housing is uncommon in South Australia and the present example is regarded as one of the largest terraces in Adelaide. It was built in 1880. The place was designed by the noted South Australian architect Daniel Garlick.