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QLD › Lake Macdonald › Forest Acres Dr
$1,445,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
12,200 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
Asking
$1,445,000
Asking · $118/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Lake Macdonald at a glance
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$73,474 on top of the price (5.1% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
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Planning
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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 and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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.
0 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
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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
Lake Macdonald at a glance
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Listing material
Listed by HinternoosaRarely do properties offer true, fully council approved independence like this pristine Noosa hinterland estate. Perfect for multi generational families, guest accommodation, or those running a home business, 129 Forest Acres Drive features two entirely separate, standalone cottages mapped across 3.01 acres of highly usable land. Instead of trying to squeeze extended family under one roof, this rare property offers two distinct, private living sanctuaries centred around a spectacular, 40 foot deep spring fed dam.
Main Cottage: Modern Comfort & Character
Warm, practical and beautifully updated, the primary cottage delivers stylish, efficient acreage living that looks directly out over the gorgeous grounds.
- Layout: Two comfortable bedrooms plus a flexible third room, perfect as a nursery, study, or dedicated work from home office space.
- Interiors: A combined living and dining area alongside a brand new kitchen boasting stone benchtops, a full gas oven, and cooktop.
- Bathroom: A luxe, newly renovated bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and refined finishes.
- Outdoor Living: A massive covered entertaining area complete with an outdoor spa and retractable awning, creating the perfect space to unwind.
Second Cottage: The Independent Retreat
Completely detached and self contained, this compact second dwelling offers absolute privacy for grandparents, adult children, or long term guests.
- Layout: Large bedroom, ensuite, kitchen, dining and lounge area.
- Sunroom: Light filled enclosed sunroom that functions beautifully as an L shaped secondary living room or peaceful reading retreat.
- Deck: A private, compact timber deck looking over the scenic rural landscape.
Equestrian & Rural Infrastructure
The gently usable land is completely set up for horse lovers, hobby farmers, or small scale rural living:
- Horse Facilities: Four paddocks, a dedicated round yard, and a horse float shelter.
- Trail Access: Positioned directly on the Noosa Trail Network, giving you gate free, immediate access to miles of scenic hinterland riding and walking trails.
- Orchard & Gardens: Established, blooming gardens, a chicken coop, and a wide variety of producing fruit trees.
High End Practical Infrastructure
- Parking: An extra height three bay carport perfect for high clearance boats, caravans, or horse floats, plus additional parking for two vehicles.
- Storage: A heavy duty shipping container equipped with a custom flyover roof.
- Water Security: Ultimate peace of mind with a brand new submersible bore supplying the property's pristine water, alongside the deep spring fed dam.
- Tech & Power: Future proofed with a 5kW solar power system and a direct fibre optic NBN connection to the house for ultra fast internet.
The Opportunity
Whether you are looking to house two generations comfortably, generate a flexible lifestyle income, or live in one cottage while you plan and build a substantial new primary residence on the land, this property delivers unparalleled versatility in a highly sought after hinterland position.
The information contained herein has been obtained through sources deemed reliable by Hinternoosa but cannot be guaranteed for its accuracy. We recommend to the buyer that any information, which is of special interest, should be obtained through independent verification. All measurements are approximate. Check with the local council for usage regulations.
Listing description written by Kess Prior, Hinternoosa — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.