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16 Sophia Cres, Cotswold Hills QLD 4350

House

$577,000

Last sold

15 Nov 2023

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

673 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 $577,000 (15 Nov 2023).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 673 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Cotswold Hills (last 5 years) with land size: median $733/m² of land (n=67). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (Low Density Residential) under the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme.(Toowoomba Regional Council · 30 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?

  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

$577,000

15 Nov 2023 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cotswold Hills (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $733/m² of land (n=67). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Cotswold Hills at a glance

2,367

People

$880,000

Median sale

$573/wk

Median rent

3.39%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cotswold Hills report →

Vs Cotswold Hills

-34.4%

Median sale

Suburb $880,000

+1.77 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.39%

Suburb median $880,000 from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme

Zone

Low Density Residential

Low Density Residential

Jurisdiction

Toowoomba Regional Council

Toowoomba, QLD

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Toowoomba Regional Council
  • Dataset: Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme Zones
  • Retrieved: 30 Aug 2026
  • Version: 29
  • Parcel: 41SP228265

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$577,00015 Nov 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Oct 2023
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Oct 2023

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 Low Density Residential (Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme). Official parcel area about 673 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

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $573/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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential (Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme). Official parcel area about 673 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 673 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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

Cotswold Hills in one glance

Cotswold Hills at a glance

2,367

People

$880,000

Median sale

$573/wk

Median rent

3.39%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cotswold Hills report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cotswold Hills? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cotswold Hills →
  • Other records on Sophia Cres →

Listing material

Listed by RE/MAX Success Toowoomba

Escape The Hustle & Bustle!

- 4 good sized bedrooms, each featuring built-in robes and ceiling fans

- Main bedroom complete with walk-in robe and ensuite

- Separate carpeted lounge room, perfect for the family movie nights

Read the full description

- Spacious tiled open plan living space boasting reverse cycle air-conditioning and ceiling fan

- Modern, centrally located kitchen equipped with electric cooktop and oven, rangehood and dishwasher, plus also featuring , walk-in pantry, 1 ½ bowl sink, plenty of bench space and cupboards and an always popular breakfast bar

- Stylish family bathroom featuring both a shower bath and shower

- Security screens to doors and screens

- Covered outdoor entertainment area with ceiling fan to keep you cool in the summer months

- Fully fenced and private backyard set on a good sized 673m2 allotment

- Double remote garage with internal access and integrated laundry to the rear

- Currently rented at $510 per week until 03/12/2023

- Recent rent appraisal at $550 per week

Welcome to 16 Sophia Crescent, Cotswold Hills - a stunning 4-bedroom residence that offers the best of both worlds for discerning investors and families looking for their forever home. Nestled in a prime location just a 12-minute drive from Toowoomba CBD and mere minutes from local shopping, schools, and medical facilities, this property stands as a testament to modern, convenient living.

As you step into this elegant home, you are greeted by four generously sized bedrooms, each featuring built-in robes and ceiling fans. The main bedroom goes a step further, boasting a walk-in robe and a luxurious ensuite, creating a private oasis for the homeowner.

The home's layout is thoughtfully designed, offering a separate, carpeted lounge room perfect for cozy family movie nights. For those who love an open plan, the spacious tiled living space is ideal, complete with reverse cycle air-conditioning and a ceiling fan for year-round comfort.

At the heart of the home is a modern, centrally located kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including an electric cooktop and oven, rangehood, and dishwasher. Additionally, the kitchen features a walk-in pantry, a 1 ½ bowl sink, ample bench space, and cupboards. A breakfast bar adds that extra touch of convenience for busy mornings or casual dining.

The stylish family bathroom offers both a shower bath and a separate shower, catering to every family member's needs. A separate toilet and security screens fitted to doors and windows enhance the home's functionality and security.

For those who love to entertain or simply enjoy the outdoors, the covered outdoor entertainment area comes with a ceiling fan, ensuring your comfort during the warm summer months. The fully fenced and private backyard is set on a generous 673m2 allotment, offering plenty of space for relaxation or children's play.

Completing the package is a double remote garage with internal access and an integrated laundry to the rear.

Investors - The property is currently rented for $510 per week, with the lease expiring on 3rd December 2023. Our property management team has recently appraised the property at $550 per week.

With its strategic location and superb features, 16 Sophia Crescent is not just a house; it's the home or investment you've been waiting for. Don't miss the opportunity to secure this gem in the heart of Cotswold Hills. For your convenience Team Elevate is available 7 days a week to arrange your private viewing.

General rates: currently $1,103.57 net per half year

Water rates: currently $314.95 net per half year plus consumption

Primary school state catchment: Fairview Heights State School

High school state catchment: Wilsonton State High School

Listing description written by James O'Donohue, RE/MAX Success Toowoomba — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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