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17 Ada St, Toowong QLD 4066

House

$1,625,000

Last sold

5 June 2026

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

450 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 $1,625,000 (5 June 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 450 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Toowong (last 5 years) with land size: median $3,009/m² of land (n=26). 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

$1,625,000

5 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Toowong (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,009/m² of land (n=26). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Toowong at a glance

14,372

People

$1,910,000

Median sale

$735/wk

Median rent

2.00%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Toowong report →

Vs Toowong

-14.9%

Median sale

Suburb $1,910,000

+0.35 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.00%

Suburb median $1,910,000 from 26 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$1,625,0005 June 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 May 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 May 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?

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 $735/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

Toowong in one glance

Toowong at a glance

14,372

People

$1,910,000

Median sale

$735/wk

Median rent

2.00%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Toowong report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Brisbane City

SOLD BY KIRSTEN WALSH!

Nestled within the leafy foothills of Mt Coot-tha on the Bardon border, 'Araucaria' is a rare and historically significant home forming part of Brisbane's early architectural heritage. Built in 1920, it is recognised as one of the original homes established in this tightly held pocket, reflecting the area's natural beauty, elevated surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. Rich in traditional character, the property captures the timeless appeal of early Queensland living.

Showcasing the enduring charm of classic Queenslander design, 'Araucaria' has been beautifully preserved over time while retaining many of its original character features and timeless appeal. The home presents a rare opportunity to secure a significant piece of Brisbane's architectural history within one of the city's most tightly held lifestyle locations.

Beautifully preserved and thoughtfully improved over time, the residence blends timeless character with meaningful modern enhancements. Recent updates include extensive electrical and plumbing works, restored timber flooring and verandah varnishing, updated lighting, refreshed fencing and exterior paintwork, upgraded landscaping and gardens, deep internal and external cleaning, air-conditioning servicing, and carefully considered kitchen and bathroom improvements - all completed while maintaining the integrity and warmth of the home's original Queenslander charm.

Read the full description

Well suited to owner-occupiers and young families alike, the home combines traditional architectural character with a peaceful, established setting rarely found so close to the city. Polished timber floors, vertical join walls, decorative archways, custom timber detailing and expansive verandahs create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

Inside, the home offers spacious light-filled living areas filled with natural warmth and period charm. A wood fireplace creates year-round ambience within the main living space, while seamless indoor-outdoor flow opens to an expansive covered verandah ideal for relaxing or entertaining amongst the leafy surrounds. The bespoke Silky Oak kitchen showcases custom timber cabinetry and classic detailing in keeping with the home's heritage character.

Set within a quiet, tightly held street predominantly surrounded by owner-occupiers, the home offers a rare balance of tranquillity, greenery and convenience. The location is regarded as one of Brisbane's most prestigious inner-west lifestyle pockets, positioned moments from transport, major amenities and the Brisbane CBD, while still feeling immersed in nature and privacy.

Property Features:

- 3 large bedrooms including master with ensuite

- 2 bathrooms

- 3 car accommodation including carport and single lock-up garage

- Beautifully preserved Queenslander character throughout

- Polished timber floors, vertical join walls and decorative archways

- Spacious light-filled living area with timeless period charm

- Bespoke Silky Oak kitchen with custom timber cabinetry

- Traditional timber detailing and classic architectural features throughout

- Seamless indoor-outdoor flow embracing the Queensland lifestyle

- Wood fireplace adding warmth and ambience to the main living area

- Expansive covered verandah ideal for relaxing and entertaining year round

- Additional under-house storage and workspace

- Extensive electrical and plumbing improvements completed

- Air-conditioning systems professionally deep cleaned and serviced

- New lighting and ceiling fans

- Updated kitchen and bathroom fittings and fixtures

- Front and rear Ring security camera system

- Positioned within the Rainworth State School catchment

- Walking distance to Stuartholme School

- Moments from Mt Coot-tha walking trails, Brisbane Botanic Gardens and local cafés/restaurants

- Quiet, tightly held street with a peaceful neighbourhood atmosphere

- Generous 450m² allotment with approximately 19 metres of frontage

- Split block configuration offering excellent separation and privacy from neighbouring homes

Positioned within the exclusive Rainworth State School catchment and within walking distance to Stuartholme School, the property also enjoys exceptional access to some of Brisbane's most iconic lifestyle attractions. Residents can enjoy nearby Mt Coot-tha walking trails, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Planetarium, local cafés and restaurants, and the historic Toowong Cemetery, while the Bardon Shed and surrounding conveniences are only minutes away.

DISCLAIMER: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained about this property, it does not constitute any warranty or representation by the vendor or agent. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. All interested parties must solely rely on their own inspections, enquiries and searches with all relevant authorities.

Listing description written by Kirsten Walsh, Ray White Brisbane City — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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