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QLD › Point Vernon › Spence St

16 Spence St, Point Vernon QLD 4655

House

$1,450,000

Last sold

7 Mar 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

1,129 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 $1,450,000 (7 Mar 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 1,129 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Point Vernon (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,067/m² of land (n=112). 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. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No 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

$1,450,000

7 Mar 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Point Vernon (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,067/m² of land (n=112). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Point Vernon at a glance

5,987

People

$820,000

Median sale

$587/wk

Median rent

3.72%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Point Vernon report →

Vs Point Vernon

+76.8%

Median sale

Suburb $820,000

-1.61 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.72%

Suburb median $820,000 from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

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

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$1,450,0007 Mar 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted6 Dec 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted6 Dec 2024

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?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $587/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

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • 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 (pending). 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

    Development applications have not been queried 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

Point Vernon in one glance

Point Vernon at a glance

5,987

People

$820,000

Median sale

$587/wk

Median rent

3.72%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Point Vernon report →

Keep researching

  • Why Point Vernon? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Point Vernon →
  • Other records on Spence St →

Listing material

Listed by Prime Agents Hervey Bay

MAGNIFICENT RENOVATED QUEENSLANDER - 'BURNLEY"

Welcome to 'Burnley', an absolutely stunning Queenslander residence - 16 Spence Street Point Vernon.

This remarkable property, rich in history and brimming with charm, stands as one of Hervey Bay's oldest and most captivating homes to grace the market.

Nestled in the sought-after area of Point Vernon, Burnley is positioned mere metres from the foreshore on a prime 1,129m² elevated allotment. Surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens and mature trees, the property enjoys a serene reserve directly across the road, enhancing its tranquil appeal.

Read the full description

Originally built in the 1870s, and later moved to its current position, this Queenslander has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its timeless beauty while incorporating modern updates. The home boasts gleaming Tasmanian blackwood timber floors, intricate stained glass windows, original French doors, and soaring high ceilings. The dining and living areas are separated by stunning 9 foot timber bi fold doors, creating a versatile space perfect for entertaining. or relaxing.

Burnley features four generously proportioned bedrooms, three of which open onto the expansive outdoor verandah and showcase soaring high ceilings. The master bedroom is situated upstairs, offering enhanced privacy, air conditioning, a stylish ensuite, and a built-in robe.

The home's main entrance makes a striking impression, with its unique front door surrounded by dazzling lead-light windows. Magnificent 12 foot ceilings throughout create a sense of openness, while abundant natural light flows through French doors that lead to the sprawling front and back verandahs. The home is designed to capture refreshing sea breezes, making it the perfect coastal retreat.

Other standout features include:

-A modern Hamptons-style kitchen with a freestanding gas cooktop, electric oven, large island bench, and built-in hutch.

-An air-conditioned living and dining room adorned with stained glass windows, 9 foot bi-fold doors, plantation shutters, and a gas fireplace.

-Three guest bedrooms, each with ceiling fans and French doors opening onto the verandahs.

-A hallway accentuated by a stunning stained-glass feature window.

-Main bathroom featuring a freestanding clawfoot bath and a separate toilet.

-Functional laundry with ample storage options.

-Sparkling inground magnesium pool complete with a gazebo.

-Under-house storage and two covered car spaces.

'Burnley' 16 Spence Street Point Vernon perfectly combines historic charm with modern comfort, all within a picturesque coastal setting. Located in one of Hervey Bay's most idyllic and pristine areas, you can enjoy watching local wildlife in the nearby reserve or take in breathtaking sunsets at Gatakers Bay, just a short stroll away. With a boat ramp and playground only minutes from your doorstep, this property offers the ultimate lifestyle in a truly serene setting.

This is more than just a house—this spectacular property is a true home, ready for its next owner to embrace its timeless elegance, undeniable charm, and the opportunity to own one of Hervey Bay's finest pieces of history.

Listing description written by Stacey Pyne, Prime Agents Hervey Bay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • In-Ground Pool
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