Albany Creek at a glance
17,613
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$727/wk
Median rent
2.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Albany Creek › Downey Ct
$1,200,000
Last sold
19 Feb 2026
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
951 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Last sold
$1,200,000
19 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Albany Creek (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,585/m² of land (n=133). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Albany Creek at a glance
17,613
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$727/wk
Median rent
2.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Albany Creek
-11.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,350,000
+0.35 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.80%
Suburb median $1,350,000 from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
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
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $727/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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.
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
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.”
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
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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Albany Creek at a glance
17,613
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$727/wk
Median rent
2.80%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by RE/MAX NOWRare Elevated Diamond in the Rough with Untapped Potential!
Positioned high in a quiet, tightly held cul-de-sac, with elevated treetop views and sitting on a generous 951m² block, this large family home presents a rare opportunity to secure space, outlook and the chance to add real value in one of Albany Creek's most sought-after streets. Homes with this combination of land size, elevation and location are becoming increasingly hard to find - particularly at an entry point that allows buyers to improve and personalise over time.
The home offers generous proportions, multiple living areas and a flexible multi-level layout that lends itself well to renovation and reimagining. Hardwood flooring, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, and spacious living zones offer a practical starting point, while the seamless connection to the large covered outdoor entertaining area captures peaceful treetop views - a standout feature that future updates will only enhance.
Downstairs, additional utility spaces, a bathroom and a separate retreat zone add further flexibility, offering plenty of options for families, teenagers or future redesign.
Outside, the scale of the block truly sets this property apart. The expansive, multi-level backyard, established greenery and existing pool footprint highlight the long-term potential of the land, whether your plans include outdoor entertaining upgrades, landscaping improvements or a complete transformation over time.
Whether you're a first-home buyer looking to break into a premium Albany Creek location, a builder or renovator seeking a well-located fixer-upper with scope to improve, or a buyer who understands the value of buying land with room to grow, this is an opportunity that deserves serious consideration. Properties like this, in streets like this, are tightly held and rarely offered to the market.
WHAT WE LOVE
- Four bedrooms, all with built-in-robes
- Oversized main bedroom with walk-in-robe, ensuite and private retreat with expansive views.
- Large open plan kitchen, living and dining areas with high ceilings and capturing an elevated outlook.
- Spacious kitchen with walk-in-pantry, ceramic electric cooktop, wall-oven, breakfast bar and excellent scope to update and personalise.
- Hardwood flooring throughout upper living areas
- Huge downstairs family room / teenagers retreat flowing out to a fully screened patio
- Second bedroom with walk-in-robe
- Open plan home office
- Several additional rooms as well as a third bathroom downstairs provides excellent scope to renovate and value-add
- Large covered outdoor entertaining area with treetop views.
- Ample storage throughout the home
- Double carport plus dedicated space to park a third vehicle, boat, caravan or trailer
- 10 x solar panels
- Expansive multi-level backyard with established landscaping
- Existing pool footprint offering future restoration or redesign potential
- Quiet cul-de-sac position surrounded by quality homes
- Generous 951m² block with outstanding long-term potential
- Short walk to local bus services with connections to Chermside and Brisbane CBD
- Close to local parklands, walking tracks, childcare and recreational facilities and Albany Creek Leisure Centre.
- Just 10-15 minutes walk to Albany Hills State School, Albany Creek State High School, and Albany Creek Central Shopping Centre with Woolworths, Medical Centre, fitness centre and popular restaurants.
- Approx. 30-35 minutes walk to All Saints Primary School, Good Shepherd Christian School and Albany Creek State School.
- Convenient access to major arterial roads.
- Within 15 minutes drive to Aspley Hypermarket, Westfield Chermside, Stafford Shopping Centre, Brookside Shopping Centre, Strathpine Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Hospital and Carseldine Train Station for a relaxing commute into the Brisbane CBD.
Be quick to inspect - opportunities like this are rarely offered. With so much untapped potential, an exceptional elevated position and a large block, this is your chance to buy well and create something special in one of Albany Creek's most tightly held streets.
For more information, contact David Kopelke on 0427 385 580. Looking forward to meeting you at the open home.
Listing description written by David Kopelke, RE/MAX NOW — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.