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QLD › Palmwoods › Palmwoods School Rd

20 Palmwoods School Rd, Palmwoods QLD 4555

House

$1,185,000

Last sold

25 Sept 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

767 m²

Land

243 m²

Building

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,185,000 (25 Sept 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Palmwoods (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,360/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential Zone (Low Density Residential Zone) under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014.(Sunshine Coast Council · 2 Sept 2026)

What could make it worth less?

  • FactLow Flood Risk Area touches the boundary of this parcel in the official layer.(Sunshine Coast Council · 2 Sept 2026)

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Low Flood Risk Area touches the parcel boundary — verify the mapped extent against the title / planning certificate before relying on unaffected land.

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

$1,185,000

25 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Palmwoods (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,360/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Palmwoods at a glance

7,988

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$884/wk

Median rent

3.83%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Palmwoods report →

Vs Palmwoods

-1.2%

Median sale

Suburb $1,200,000

+0.05 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.83%

Suburb median $1,200,000 from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014

Zone

Low Density Residential Zone

Low Density Residential Zone

Jurisdiction

Sunshine Coast Council

Sunshine Coast, QLD

Planning overlays

  • Low Flood Risk AreaTouches boundary — verify against title

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Sunshine Coast Council
  • Dataset: PlanningScheme_Zoning_SCC Zones
  • Retrieved: 2 Sept 2026
  • Version: 2014
  • Parcel: 31SP123703

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

i

Flood

Touches boundary — official

The official layer maps a flood zone touching the boundary of this parcel — at the edge, not across it (Sunshine Coast Council, retrieved 2 Sept 2026). Verify the mapped extent against the title before relying on it either way — this is not an all-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$1,185,00025 Sept 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted31 Aug 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted31 Aug 2025

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?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low Density Residential Zone (Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014). Official parcel area about 770 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. 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 $884/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.

4 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential Zone (Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014). Official parcel area about 770 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.

  • 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?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 770 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Knownlow

    A flood overlay touches the parcel boundary only in the loaded layer. Confirm with the council map before treating this as clear.

  • 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

Palmwoods in one glance

Palmwoods at a glance

7,988

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$884/wk

Median rent

3.83%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Palmwoods report →

Keep researching

  • Why Palmwoods? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Palmwoods →
  • Other records on Palmwoods School Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Property Lane Realty

Big on Space - Big on Lifestyle

Wrapped in greenery and edged by parklands on three sides, 20 Palmwoods School Road offers a rare sense of seclusion with only one boundary neighbour. More than just a house, it's a leafy sanctuary where cathedral-style ceilings, light-filled spaces and a thoughtful split-level design create balance, flow and calm.

From the covered deck, you step into the entry and living area, where soaring ceilings and large picture windows create an immediate sense of volume. A spacious lounge flows easily to open-plan dining, with every angle framed by lush greenery.

Recent renovations have given the home a fresh new feel. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with high-end finishes, new carpet throughout, an interior repaint, updated light fittings, and a refreshed laundry. The original kitchen features a walk-in-pantry and new Bosch Oven, Cooktop and Dishwasher.

Read the full description

The bedroom wing is privately set on the upper level. Four well-proportioned bedrooms, each with built-in robes and ceiling fans, provide comfort and privacy for the whole family. The main suite features a walk-in robe and a tranquil garden outlook.

On the lower level, a versatile retreat adds valuable flexibility, ideal as a playroom, media space or second lounge. This level includes a study nook, refreshed laundry, internal access from the double garage, and direct connection to the garden and pool.

The backyard is a true lifestyle highlight. A sparkling in-ground pool with built-in ledges and a generous shallow zone makes it both social and family-friendly. Level lawns and established greenery create private outdoor spaces to gather, with plenty of room to entertain or unwind. Side access with double gates means there's ample room for the caravan, boat, trailer or work vehicle, and still space to add a shed if you wish.

Features to Love

• Abundant natural light with every window framing an outside view

• Four bedrooms including main with ensuite + walk-in robe

• Two spacious living zones plus a study nook

• Newly renovated bathrooms with contemporary finishes

• Freshly painted interiors, new carpets and light fittings, refreshed laundry

• Sparkling in-ground pool with ledges + shallow play zone

• Side access with double gates - space for caravan, boat or trailer

• Wide covered deck for morning coffee or sundown gatherings

• Double garage with internal access + extra storage

• 767m² fully fenced block with room for a shed if desired

• Opposite a reserve, bordering parklands

This is a home designed for balance with spaces to connect, spaces to retreat, and a natural flow that feels calm and restorative. Surrounded by greenery and birdsong, with every convenience nearby, it's a true Palmwoods sanctuary with space for the whole family to call home. Connect with Amanda Morton to make this house your home.

Disclaimer:

The information statements, views, or opinions expressed in this publication are to be used as a guide only. Neither the Seller, Property Lane Realty, nor any other person involved in the preparation of distribution of this material, gives any guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy or validity of its contents nor will they accept any liability. All prospective Buyers should make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the suitability of the property.

Listing description written by Amanda Morton, Property Lane Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Fully Fenced
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Rumpus Room
  • Solar Hot Water
  • Toilets: 2

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