Karana Downs at a glance
3,889
People
$1,069,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Karana Downs › Baaring Dr
$1,400,000
Last sold
15 Apr 2024
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
7,079 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$1,400,000
15 Apr 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Karana Downs (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $629/m² of land (n=145). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Karana Downs at a glance
3,889
People
$1,069,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Karana Downs
+30.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,069,500
-0.77 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.25%
Suburb median $1,069,500 from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $668/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownArea
Karana Downs at a glance
3,889
People
$1,069,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Place KaraleeSOLD BY CARRIE AND RICHARD BISCHOFF
AWARD-WINNING FEDERATION-STYLE ACREAGE MASTERPIECE
This classic c1990 Federation style residence of rare distinction & style offers an opportunity to live in one of Karana Downs finest homes. Set gracefully on 7,079sm of undulating land, surrounded by exemplary gardens, the property has been superbly maintained and is flawlessly presented for sale for the first time in over 30 years. Generously proportioned interiors combine period charm with contemporary elegance, experienced as soon as you walk through the door. Boasting a luxurious swimming pool, spectacular entertaining options and sprawling grounds, this extraordinary home demands to be seen. Welcome to 104 BAARING DRIVE KARANA DOWNS.
Exuding classic refinement, the residence sets the impressive standard from the outset. Upon entry down the drive, you will immediately be impressed with its magnificent brick facade, extensive manicured lawns, stately water feature, landscaped gardens and charming arbours. Step onto the L-shaped bull-nose verandah, adorned with slate tiles, offering sweeping views of the formal garden and proud flagpole. A grand formal entry welcomes guests through bespoke timber cricket bat door, embellished with stained glass inlays and feature lighting.
Flowing from the property's grand entry, a spacious open plan living and dining area invites you to relax and host guests with ease. There is a formal lounge and dining, adjacent the exceptional kitchen with 40mm granite benchtops, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and ample rosewood timber cupboard storage. A suite of premium appliances includes a Vintec wine fridge and Miele induction cooktop, double ovens, including a new speed oven, and integrated dishwasher.
The residence encompasses a generously proportioned master suite boasting panoramic vistas of the stone water feature and lush gardens, complete with a stunning renovated ensuite, walk-in robe and office access. Three additional bedrooms offer ample accommodation, each affording views of the pool or gardens. Suitable for those who work from home, the formal office is positioned at the front of the home and is exquisitely appointed with built-in, floor to ceiling, timber bookcase, two-way entry and a delightful garden outlook.
An elegantly refurbished main bathroom boasts a freestanding bath and spacious shower, complemented by a double floating vanity positioned to serve as a powder room when the bathroom door is closed.
Continuing the entertainment options outside, a covered al fresco area encompasses a full outdoor kitchen with a Weber barbecue, stone benchtops, an integrated sink and a built-in bar fridge. Positioned in the treetops, a covered pavilion overlooks the stately sparkling in-ground swimming pool providing an enchanting entertainment setting for time spent with friends and family.
Complete with recently upgraded laundry, the property also encompasses a secure dual garage and workshop area that can be easily converted into a dual-living option or home business. Other notable details include a workshop space, tool storage area, ducted air-conditioning, a 15-kilowatt solar power system, termite barrier protection, garden irrigation system and two 25,000-litre rainwater tanks. Adding to the home's appeal are fantastic details such as lofty ceilings, decorative archways, ornate cornices and a versatile neutral colour palette. Plush carpeted and luxury vinyl plank flooring feature throughout.
Surrounded by expansive grassed front and rear yard connected via meandering walkways flanked by mature gardens, taking you on a wonderful journey of discovery. Along the way you will find a covered pergola, a children's cubby house, a native beehive, and an extensive variety of flora and fauna. This is truly a private paradise awaiting your discovery.
Positioned between Brisbane and Ipswich, and only minutes from a collection of shops and dining options. The Brisbane River Golf Club, Kookaburra Park's playground and boat ramp and the Karalee shopping precinct are all minutes away. Falling within the Mount Crosby State School and Ipswich State High School catchment areas and serviced by many private school buses, this property is also a short drive from Saint Joseph's and Saint Mary's Primary School, Saint Mary's and Saint Edmonds Secondary College and Ipswich Grammar Schools to name a few.
Do not miss this exclusive opportunity – call Carrie or Richard to arrange an inspection today.
PROPERTY FEATURES:
** 7,079SQM PRIVATE ESTATE WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS & STUNNING GARDENS
** PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED WITH MANICURED LAWNS, STATELY WATER FOUNTAIN, ENCHANTING ARBOURS, MASS PLANTINGS, ESTABLISHED HEDGES, TREETOP VISTAS & MEANDERING WALK-WAYS
** CIRCA 1990 AWARD-WINNING FEDERATION STYLE BRICK HOME BUILT BY MASTER BUILDER PAUL BROWN – WINNING THE 1991 HIA AWARD FOR BEST DESIGN
** LUXURIOUS LIVING 4 BEDROOMS + STUDY + FORMAL & INFORMAL LIVING & DINING + INGROUND POOL + OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING PAVILION + OUTDOOR KITCHEN & BBQ + DBL GARAGE + WORKSHOP
** L-SHAPE BULL-NOSE VERANDAH WITH SLATE TILES OVERLOOKING FORMAL GARDEN & FLAG POLE
** FORMAL ENTRY WITH BESPOKE TIMBER CRICKET BAT DOOR WITH STAINED GLASS INLAYS & FEATURE LIGHTING
** LARGE CARPETED FORMAL LOUNGE + FORMAL DINING CAPTURING GARDEN & POOL VIEWS
** ROSEWOOD KITCHEN WITH 40MM GRANITE BENCHES, MIELE APPLIANCES inc INDUCTION COOKTOP & RANGEHOOD, DOUBLE OVENS INC PYROLYTIC OVEN + SPEED OVEN, INTEGRATED MIELE DISHWASHER & DBL SINK, VINTEC WINE FRIDGE, DBL PLUMBED FRIDGE SPACE & WALK-IN-PANTRY
** ELEGANT TIMBER FEATURE SEPARATES THE LARGE INFORMAL DINING & LIVING
** FORMAL OFFICE WITH BUILT-IN BOOKCASE, STUNNING GARDEN VIEWS & SEPARATE ENTRY VIA THE MAIN BEDROOM
** A HUGE MASTER SUITE WITH SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE STONE WATER FEATURE & SURROUNDING GARDENS + RENOVATED ENSUITE + WIR WITH BUILT IN CABINETRY + ACCESS TO THE OFFICE
** STUNNING ENSUITE WITH LARGE SHOWER, DBL VANITY & WC
** BEDROOMS 2,3&4 ALL OF A GOOD SIZE WITH BIRs & POOL OR GARDEN VIEWS
** MAIN RENOVATED BATHROOM WITH ELEGANT FREESTANDING BATH & LARGE DBL HEAD SHOWER
** FLOATING VANITY WITH DOUBLE SINK + SEPARATE WC
** STYLISHLY RENOVATED LAUNDRY WITH INTEGRATED SINK, WALL MOUNTED IRONING BOARD, BROOM CLOSET, STORAGE & UNDERMOUNT HANGING RAIL
OUTSTANDING EXTRAS!!!
** OUTDOOR BBQ KITCHEN WITH WEBER BBQ, STONE BENCHTOP, INTEGRATED SINK & BUILT-IN 2 DOOR BAR FRIDGE
** LARGE PRIVATE ENTERTAINING PAVILLION IN THE TREETOPS
** OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING OVERLOOKING STUNNING SW POOL RESURFACED IN 2023 & FULLY PIERED
** SEPARATE POWERED DBL GARAGE WITH REAR WORKSHOP AREA & UNDERCOVER ACCESS TO THE HOME - IDEAL FOR CONVERTION TO SEPARATE GRANNY FLAT OR HOME BUSINESS
** ADDITIONAL TOOL STORAGE LEAN-TOO
** COVERED PERGOLA + UPGRADED CUBBY WITH NEW MODWOOD TIMBER DECKING
** SECURE FENCED AREA INCLUDING UNDERCOVER AREA FOR PETS
** NATIVE BEE HIVE
PLUS!! PLUS!! PLUS!!
** HIGH CEILINGS, DECORATIVE CORNICES & DOWNLIGHTS THROUGHOUT
** 2021 INSTALLED 15KW SOLAR SYSTEM + 2021 INSTALLED ROOF
** 2021 INSTALLED TERMITE BARRIER PROTECTION
** 2021 FULL INTERNAL REPAINT
** DUCTED AIR-CONDITIONING
** 2020 INSTALLED HOT WATER SYSTEM
** 2 X 25,000LTR WATER STORAGE
** GARDEN & LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
** WINDOW COVERINGS INCLUDING BLOCK-OUT, SHEER CURTAINS & HONEYCOMB THERMAL BLINDS THROUGHOUT
** QUALITY PLUSH CARPET & HYBRID LUXURY VINYL PLANKS THROUGHOUT
** DUCTED VACUUM AIDE SYSTEM
** EXTENSIVE RETAINING WALLS, WALKWAYS & FURTHER INFRASTUCTURE
** FULL PRESSURE TOWN WATER & NBN CONNECTIVITY
** ALL WEATHER DRIVEWAY & EASY REAR ACCESS
** COMPLIANT POOL CERTIFICATE + PRE-SALE BUILDING & PEST INSPECTION
LOCATION!! LOCATION!!
Minutes away local facilities including Service Station, General Store, Bakery, Pizza Shop, CHEERS Liquor House, Hairdresser, Pool Shop etc. The nearby Warrego Highway provides motorway access to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts as well as western areas including Toowoomba. Only 25 kms to Brisbane CBD, 15 kms to Indooroopilly and only 12 kms from the Ipswich CBD.
Homes of this quality and caliber don't last! Call Carrie today for your welcome inspection!
Disclaimer:
Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of the information contained in this marketing, Place Estate Agents will not be held liable for any errors in typing or information. All interested parties should rely upon their own inquiries to determine whether this information is accurate.
Listing description written by Carrie & Richard Bischoff, Place Karalee — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.