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176 Water St, Spring Hill QLD 4000

House

$1,580,000

Last sold

20 Jan 2025

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

422 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 $1,580,000 (20 Jan 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 422 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Spring Hill (last 5 years) with land size: median $6,887/m² of land (n=23). 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

$1,580,000

20 Jan 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Spring Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $6,887/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Spring Hill at a glance

8,801

People

$2,000,000

Median sale

$717/wk

Median rent

1.86%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Spring Hill report →

Vs Spring Hill

-21.0%

Median sale

Suburb $2,000,000

+0.50 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.86%

Suburb median $2,000,000 from 11 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$1,580,00020 Jan 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted7 Nov 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted7 Nov 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 $717/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

Spring Hill in one glance

Spring Hill at a glance

8,801

People

$2,000,000

Median sale

$717/wk

Median rent

1.86%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Spring Hill report →

Keep researching

  • Why Spring Hill? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Spring Hill →
  • Other records on Water St →

Listing material

Listed by SPACE Property Paddington

Endless Possibilities Await Dual Living Cottage with DA Approved Plans in Spring Hill

Discover the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern convenience with this captivating dual living cottage, ideally situated in the heart of Spring Hill. Featuring five spacious bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, this property sits on a substantial 422sqm allotment, a true rarity in this sought-after suburb. With its versatile dual living layout, this home is ideally suited for families in need of extra space, investors looking for rental potential, or those seeking a property that offers flexibility for multi-generational living.

Upon entering, you're welcomed by a warm interior that harmoniously combines traditional charm with the character rich suburb. The five bedrooms are generously sized, each thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and privacy, making it an ideal setup for growing families or multiple occupants. The dual-living design is set up to offer two separate, self-contained spaces within the property, making it possible for occupants to enjoy complete privacy while sharing the same address. This layout is a fantastic option for families with older children, those looking to accommodate extended family, or investors interested in maximizing rental returns through a dual-income setup.

For those with an eye toward future expansion, this property also comes with DA approved plans by the highly regarded OH Architecture, providing a unique opportunity to bring a contemporary vision to life. Whether you choose to maintain the existing charm of the cottage or take advantage of these architecturally designed, approved plans, the potential for this property is endless.

Read the full description

Beyond the home itself, the location is unbeatable. Positioned in vibrant Spring Hill, within walking distance to Brisbane's CBD and the Valley, placing work, entertainment, and dining just moments away. Renowned schools, picturesque parks, and popular cafes surround the property, adding convenience and appeal to daily life. The expansive allotment provides ample outdoor space for relaxation or future development, making it a fantastic option for those seeking both room to grow and a sound investment.

- Five spacious bedrooms with natural light and built in storage

- Large master room with charming bay window with double glazing, air-conditioning

- Dual living with separate self-contained living on each level

- Spacious central kitchen with natural light, dishwasher and ample storage

- Beautiful character ceiling features and timber floorboards throughout

- Leafy aspect overlooking Bedford Park, elevated rear yard space

- Approved DA plans by renowned OH Architecture to transform existing residence

To obtain further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Zac Tully on 0413 820 274 or Sam Mayes on 0402 094 553.

Disclaimer: This property is being sold by auction and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes only.

Listing description written by Sam Mayes, SPACE Property Paddington — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
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