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QLD › Carrara › John Francis Dr

19 John Francis Dr, Carrara QLD 4211

House

$1,685,000

Last sold

18 Feb 2026

5

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

3,874 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 $1,685,000 (18 Feb 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 3,874 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Carrara (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,488/m² of land (n=62). 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

$1,685,000

18 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Carrara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,488/m² of land (n=62). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Carrara at a glance

14,314

People

$1,410,000

Median sale

$838/wk

Median rent

3.09%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 41 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Carrara report →

Vs Carrara

+19.5%

Median sale

Suburb $1,410,000

-0.50 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.09%

Suburb median $1,410,000 from 41 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$1,685,00018 Feb 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Jan 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Jan 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 $838/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

Carrara in one glance

Carrara at a glance

14,314

People

$1,410,000

Median sale

$838/wk

Median rent

3.09%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 41 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Carrara report →

Keep researching

  • Why Carrara? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Carrara →
  • Other records on John Francis Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White TMG

SOLD BY MATT HUGHES

Step into a home where modern comfort meets total tranquillity. As you arrive, the leafy surrounds, elevated position, and generous block instantly create the feeling of a private retreat. Newly renovated and thoughtfully updated, this residence welcomes you with open, airy living spaces that capture natural light and the most beautiful glimpses of nature right from your doorstep.

At the heart of the home is a sleek, contemporary kitchen flowing seamlessly into the open-plan living and dining zones. With ceiling fans and air-conditioning in every room, the home offers year-round comfort no matter the season. This entire space is oriented to make the most of the serene outlook, slide open the doors and step onto the expansive timber deck where the views truly take centre stage. Elevated above the treetops with birdsong in the background, this is the perfect spot for morning coffees, long lunches, or sunset drinks. Overlooking the sparkling pool and surrounded by greenery, every moment here feels like you're on holiday.

The main level offers four well-appointed bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms, fitted with fresh finishes and enhanced by the comfort of air-conditioning and fans throughout. But what truly sets this property apart is the incredible dual-living potential. Downstairs, a fully self-contained granny flat awaits complete with its own bedroom, living space and kitchenette. Whether it's ideal for extended family, independent teens, visiting guests, an Airbnb option, or a private home office with its own access, this flexibility is a rare and valuable feature.

Read the full description

Financials:

Council rates - $1,1552, Approx Half Yearly

Water rates - $360 Approx Per Quarter

Solar Capacity - 8KW

Features you will love:

• Freshly renovated throughout with modern finishes and a bright, inviting feel

• Air-conditioning and ceiling fans in every room for year-round comfort

• Four spacious bedrooms on the main level

• Two stylish, updated bathrooms

• Beautiful treetop and nature views enjoyed from the deck, living areas & poolside

• Self-contained granny flat with bedroom, living area & kitchenette-perfect for dual living or independent accommodation

• Expansive timber entertaining deck overlooking the pool and peaceful surrounds

• Large sparkling in-ground pool with a resort-style, nature-filled backdrop

• Huge usable block, offering rare space and privacy

• Open-plan kitchen, living & dining for effortless everyday living and entertaining

• Quiet, private setting, nestled amongst trees with calming birdsong

• Feels like a peaceful retreat, yet still close to shops, schools, the M1, and all Carrara conveniences

Location:

Located in a quiet, family-friendly pocket of Carrara, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Local shops, cafés, schools, parks, and sporting facilities are all just minutes away, while major transport routes make commuting across the Gold Coast simple.

Carrara is loved for its relaxed lifestyle, leafy surroundings, and central position close to beaches, golf courses, entertainment precincts, and everything the Gold Coast has to offer. It's a place where families grow, memories are made, and everyday living simply feels easy.

Disclaimer: This property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. In preparing this information for this property we have used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained herein is true and accurate, but we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements that may occur. Any photographs show only certain parts of the property as it appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, amounts, measurements, distances and all other numerical information is approximate only. Potential buyers should make their own inspections and enquiries and seek their own independent legal advice before signing a contract of sale, to satisfy themselves that all details relating to the property are correct.

Listing description written by Matt Hughes, Ray White TMG — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Remote Garage
  • Secure Parking
  • Solar Panels
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