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QLD › Birkdale › Somersby Ct

16 Somersby Ct, Birkdale QLD 4159

House

$1,630,000

Last sold

1 May 2026

5

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

497 m²

Land

289 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,630,000 (1 May 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Birkdale (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,755/m² of land (n=131). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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?

  1. 1No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

$1,630,000

1 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Birkdale (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,755/m² of land (n=131). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Birkdale at a glance

15,631

People

$1,342,500

Median sale

$725/wk

Median rent

2.81%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Birkdale report →

Vs Birkdale

+21.4%

Median sale

Suburb $1,342,500

-0.50 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.81%

Suburb median $1,342,500 from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data unavailable for this jurisdiction (no_adapter:QLD)

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1
  • Parcel: 21SP265243

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 retrieved

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

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$1,630,0001 May 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Mar 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Mar 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?

Zoning is not available (no_adapter). 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (no_adapter). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $725/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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Zoning is not available (no_adapter).

  • 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?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (no_adapter). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • 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

Birkdale in one glance

Birkdale at a glance

15,631

People

$1,342,500

Median sale

$725/wk

Median rent

2.81%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Birkdale report →

Keep researching

  • Why Birkdale? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Birkdale →
  • Other records on Somersby Ct →

Listing material

Listed by RE/MAX On Point

REFINED DESIGN. EFFORTLESS FAMILY LUXURY. PRIME BAYSIDE LIVING.

Gracefully designed and impeccably presented, this stunning, contemporary residence delivers a sophisticated yet welcoming lifestyle in one of Birkdale's most desirable family-friendly cul-de-sacs. With a prized northern rear aspect and elegant street appeal, the home has been thoughtfully crafted to offer space, comfort and timeless style.

Spanning two beautifully finished levels, the home is defined by high ceilings, abundant natural light and expansive open-plan living. The interiors flow seamlessly to the covered alfresco area and manicured, low-maintenance gardens, creating a private and inviting setting for both relaxed family living and effortless entertaining. A generous grassed yard offers space for children and pets to play, while a discreet shed provides practical outdoor storage. There's even room for a pool.

At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen is both striking and functional, featuring an oversized stunning stone island bench, sleek cabinetry, quality appliances, feature lighting and a well-appointed butler's pantry. The lower level also includes a dedicated media room where you can enjoy a cinematic experience in the comfort of your own home, a versatile fifth bedroom or home office, expansive living and dining zones, along with a powder room and separate laundry. Ducted air conditioning throughout ensures year-round comfort.

Read the full description

A refined timber staircase leads to the upper level, where a light-filled rumpus or retreat offers an ideal space for children or teenagers. The luxurious master suite is a private sanctuary, complete with a generous walk-in robe and elegant ensuite featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower and separate toilet. Four additional double size bedrooms with walk-in robes are serviced by a stylish family bathroom, completing this thoughtfully designed home.

Property highlights include:

• Designer kitchen with oversized stone island, feature lighting and butler's pantry

• Luxurious master suite with walk-in robe and elegant ensuite

• Four additional double size bedrooms with walk-in robes

• Stunning timber floors throughout lower level

• Plantation shutters throughout

• Fifth bedroom or home office

• Home theatre room with huge 254cms screen, projector, and sound surround system

• Expansive open-plan living and dining areas

• Covered alfresco entertaining with north-east aspect

• Upstairs rumpus or family retreat

• Ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout

• Crimsafe security screens and doors

• 7.7kW solar power system (has been pigeon-proofed)

• 6x3m2 shed with power, plumbing and water connections plus air-conditioner

• Set on a well proportioned, fully fenced 497m² allotment, with private backyard, low maintenance gardens, lush lawn, side access, perfect for housing trailer/jetski/campertrailer and ample space to accommodate a future pool.

Perfectly positioned for lifestyle and convenience, this beautifully executed family residence is moments from parks, playgrounds, Howeston Golf Course and the much-loved foreshore. Only 2km from Birkdale Fair, with easy access to Birkdale train station and close to quality schools such as St Mary MacKillop, Redlands College and Ormiston College, this is an address that truly has it all.

Contact Lea-Anne Rossiter for more information.

Listing description written by Lea-Anne Rossiter, RE/MAX On Point — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Alarm System
  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Remote Garage
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
  • Toilets: 3
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