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QLD › Palmwoods › Briggs St

12 Briggs St, Palmwoods QLD 4555

House

$1,000,000

Last sold

29 Apr 2026

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

886 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,000,000 (29 Apr 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 886 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Palmwoods (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,370/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Medium Density Residential Zone (Medium Density Residential Zone) under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014.(Sunshine Coast Council · 31 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

No verification items generated for this record.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,000,000

29 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Palmwoods (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,370/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Palmwoods at a glance

7,988

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$884/wk

Median rent

3.83%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Palmwoods report →

Vs Palmwoods

-16.7%

Median sale

Suburb $1,200,000

+0.77 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.83%

Suburb median $1,200,000 from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014

Zone

Medium Density Residential Zone

Medium Density Residential Zone

Jurisdiction

Sunshine Coast Council

Sunshine Coast, QLD

Planning overlays

  • floodNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Sunshine Coast Council
  • Dataset: PlanningScheme_Zoning_SCC Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 2014
  • Parcel: 10RP28193

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no flood zone was detected on this parcel (Sunshine Coast Council, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Sold$1,000,00029 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 Apr 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 Apr 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

QLD

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Medium Density Residential Zone (Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014). Official parcel area about 889 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

The loaded flood overlay was queried and did not intersect this lot. This is not a flood certificate. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $884/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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.

4 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Medium Density Residential Zone (Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014). Official parcel area about 889 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 889 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Knownmedium

    The loaded flood overlay was queried and did not intersect this lot. This is not a flood certificate.

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Palmwoods in one glance

Palmwoods at a glance

7,988

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$884/wk

Median rent

3.83%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Palmwoods report →

Keep researching

  • Why Palmwoods? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Palmwoods →
  • Other records on Briggs St →

Listing material

Listed by exp Australia QLD

Tightly Held Queenslander on 885m² with Rare Medium Density Zoning

Held by the same family for 28 years, this is one of those opportunities that rarely comes to market, a character-filled Queenslander set on a generous 885m² block, right in the heart of Palmwoods.

Positioned within walking distance to the village centre, train station, and local amenities, the location alone is hard to beat. But it's the combination of land size, elevation, and medium density zoning that truly sets this property apart.

Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, develop, or create a multi-generational living setup, the potential here is undeniable.

Read the full description

Inside, the home showcases timeless Queenslander charm. Hardwood timber floors run throughout, complemented by a traditional layout that offers both flexibility and warmth. At the front, a versatile room can serve as a third bedroom or home office, while two well-positioned bedrooms sit centrally within the home.

Toward the rear, an additional multipurpose space offers options for a sunroom, study, or sleepout, perfect for growing families or those needing extra flexibility. The kitchen and bathroom have been updated over time, blending modern convenience with the home's original character. For year-round comfort, the home also includes air-conditioning in the main living area and the master bedroom.

The living and dining areas are thoughtfully connected yet distinct, both opening through French doors onto a covered alfresco deck. Elevated to capture cooling coastal breezes, this space enjoys a leafy outlook across Palmwoods, an ideal setting to relax or entertain.

Downstairs, you'll find additional storage, a laundry, and a workshop area, along with a car space suitable for a smaller vehicle.

At the rear of the property, a converted former carport now serves as a rumpus or studio, complete with its own kitchen sink and air-conditioning. With its separate positioning, this space offers great flexibility and could suit a home studio, guest retreat, work-from-home setup, or potential dual living option (STCA). Adjacent to this is a large, raised carport with ample room for two vehicles, a boat, or a caravan.

Key Features:

-885m² elevated block in central Palmwoods

-Medium density zoning with future potential

-Classic 1937 Queenslander with character features

-Hardwood timber floors throughout

-Air-conditioning in the main living area, master bedroom, and rear studio/rumpus

-Flexible floorplan with multiple living/work options

-Updated kitchen with gas cooktop

-Covered alfresco deck with elevated leafy outlook

-Studio/rumpus with dual living potential (STCA)

-Large rear carport for vehicles, boat or caravan

-Walk to Palmwoods village, cafes, and train station

This is more than just a home, it's an opportunity to secure a prime piece of Palmwoods with multiple pathways to add value.

Whether you're drawn to the charm, the land, or the future potential, this is one you won't want to miss.

For more information or to arrange your inspection, get in touch with Leigh Martinuzzi and the team at Martinuzzi Property Group.

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer: The information contained in this website has been prepared by eXp Australia Pty Ltd ("the Company") and/or an agent of the Company. The Company has used its best efforts to verify, and ensure the accuracy of, the information contained herein. The Company accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or mistakes present in this website. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations and make the relevant enquiries required to verify the information contained in this website.

Listing description written by Leigh Martinuzzi, exp Australia QLD — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Shed
  • Study
  • Toilets: 2
  • Workshop
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