Sandgate at a glance
5,050
People
$1,415,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
1.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Sandgate › Alexandra St
$850,000
Last sold
27 Oct 2023
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
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
$850,000
27 Oct 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Sandgate at a glance
5,050
People
$1,415,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
1.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Sandgate
-39.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,415,000
+1.18 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.76%
Suburb median $1,415,000 from 29 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 $480/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
UnknownNearby 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.
Area
Sandgate at a glance
5,050
People
$1,415,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
1.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by RE/MAX Property Shop"A man's home is his castle, but his shed is his sanctuary."
Set on an enviable corner allotment embracing the constant cross breezes which sweep thru from nearby Bramble Bay, this property is something different! A sprawling 825sqm allotment combines a modest workers cottage, a detached studio/granny flat AND a 12x8.5m oversized 3-bay shed.
Whilst the estate is loveable and liveable as is, savvy purchasers will see the massive potential for a property overhaul. Without doubt, there's unparalleled scope here for those with foresight and flair.
COTTAGE:
• nestled within one of the area's most sought after neighbourhoods
• quaint design with charm & character
• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• modernised kitchen
• tidy laundry adjoining rear porch
• air conditioning & ceiling fans
• obvious scope to renovate or rebuild
• lots of fenced lawn area
• sprawling 825sqm corner block with dual-street access
This is a truly exciting opportunity and with so much potential inside and out, you'll only be limited by your imagination. Let your creative flair go wild!
STUDIO/GRANNY FLAT:
• self-contained & detached from main residence
• 1 studio-style bedroom alongside living area
• 1 bathroom & laundry combined
• compact yet functional kitchenette & dining zone
• soaring high ceiling
• air conditioning
Tradies and vehicle enthusiasts alike will appreciate the Council-approved king-sized man cave. There's no need to downsize your recreational vehicles here; there's plenty of space for the largest of boats, trailers, caravans and 4WD's!
GARAGING/SHEDS:
• entertainers bar with plumbing, power & stone benchtops
• BCC-approved 12 x 8.5m multi-bay shed, soaring 3.75m height
• fully powered & insulated, epoxy flooring
• minimum 5 covered lock-up garages
• additional open-air secure parking bays
• lengthy concreted off-street parking space
• ultra-wide remote-controlled driveway gate
Peace and tranquility are in abundance here. Nearby bushland attracts an array of local birdlife creating a sense of being worlds away from the hustle and bustle of everyday routine. Yet convenience is at its prime. Located just moments from the water's edge, a 3 minute drive (or 10 minute bike ride!) will have you enjoying fish'n'chips by the seaside watching dozens of colourful kite surfers chasing that perfect "lift". Vibrant festivals are aplenty on the Sandgate/Brighton foreshore, and local amenities are all just a stone's throw away. For those who prefer the simple life, take a brief stroll to the end of your street to feed the ducks at Dowse Lagoon.
Work in the CBD? A mere 30 minute train ride home would have you living just a stone's throw from the sparkling bay waters, marina and Sandgate-Shorncliffe Golf Course. All the while, easy access to the motorway ensures weekend escapes to the north/south coasts are hassle-free.
LOCATION:
• 1.5kms to tranquil waterfront with walking/cycling tracks, recreational areas & bbq huts
• 1.2kms to Sandgate "Village" CBD with its array of shopping & dining options
• 1.4kms to Sandgate Train Station, 30mins ride to Brisbane City
• 1-1.5kms to multiple well-regarded schools, kindy's & childcare centres
• 550mtrs to Dowse Lagoon with an abundance of natural flora & fauna
• 500mtrs to expansive family-friendly parkland and community supported sportsground
• 3kms to prestigious St Patricks Boys College
• 3kms to iconic Shorncliffe Pier
• 18kms to domestic & international Airports
• easy access to motorway - both north & south - for weekend escapes
(distances approximate only)
ABOUT SANDGATE:
The astute purchaser will appreciate the exceptional value on offer here. Properties in this neighbourhood are considered some of the most prestige in the district, whilst others nearby are currently undergoing significant upgrades, indicating strong value being injected into the immediate area. In this blue-chip precinct the risk of overcapitalising is very minimal.
As a suburb, Sandgate boasts positive and significant annual capital growth for the last 6 years consecutively; throughout 2022 it topped the media charts as a "real estate hot spot". Official statistics confirm that the northern bayside property market remains one of the strongest in Queensland at present … you can invest in your future here with absolute confidence.
Listing description written by Tamara and Mark Wecker, RE/MAX Property Shop — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.