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QLD › Glass House Mountains › Smerdon Way

20 Smerdon Way, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518

House

$1,250,000

Last sold

23 Jan 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

971 m²

Land

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,250,000 (23 Jan 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 971 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Glass House Mountains (last 5 years) with land size: median $625/m² of land (n=147). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Environmental Management and Conservation Zone (Environmental Management and Conservation Zone) under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014.(Sunshine Coast Council · 31 Aug 2026)

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?

No verification items generated for this record.

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

$1,250,000

23 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Glass House Mountains (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $625/m² of land (n=147). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Glass House Mountains at a glance

6,181

People

$1,235,000

Median sale

$811/wk

Median rent

3.41%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Glass House Mountains report →

Vs Glass House Mountains

+1.2%

Median sale

Suburb $1,235,000

-0.04 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.41%

Suburb median $1,235,000 from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014

Zone

Environmental Management and Conservation Zone

Environmental Management and Conservation Zone

Jurisdiction

Sunshine Coast Council

Sunshine Coast, QLD

Planning overlays

  • floodNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Sunshine Coast Council
  • Dataset: PlanningScheme_Zoning_SCC Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 2014
  • Parcel: 66SP172832

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 detected — official

The official layer was queried and no flood zone was detected on this parcel (Sunshine Coast Council, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

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$1,250,00023 Jan 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted8 Dec 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted8 Dec 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 Environmental Management and Conservation Zone (Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014). Official parcel area about 974 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

The loaded flood overlay was queried and did not intersect this lot. This is not a flood certificate. 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 $811/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 Environmental Management and Conservation Zone (Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014). Official parcel area about 974 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 974 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

    Knownmedium

    The loaded flood overlay was queried and did not intersect this lot. This is not a flood certificate.

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications 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

Glass House Mountains in one glance

Glass House Mountains at a glance

6,181

People

$1,235,000

Median sale

$811/wk

Median rent

3.41%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Glass House Mountains report →

Keep researching

  • Why Glass House Mountains? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Glass House Mountains →
  • Other records on Smerdon Way →

Listing material

Listed by Glasshouse Property Sales

Private Hinterland Retreat

If you are looking for an exceptional property that ticks all the boxes, look no further than 20 Smerdon Way, Glass House Mountains.

This property offers privacy, space, and lifestyle in one of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland's most sought-after locations. Set on a generous 971m² block, this beautifully presented home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and multiple living areas designed for comfort and versatility.

The heart of the home boasts a modern kitchen and open-plan living, complemented by air-conditioning and a fireplace for year-round comfort. Step outside and discover your own private oasis. Entertain under expansive flyover patios with lighting and fans, or relax by the sparkling pool complete with winter cover and outdoor shower. The landscaped gardens create a serene backdrop, enhanced by a firepit with seating and a greenhouse for the avid gardener.

Read the full description

Practical features abound, including a 6x6 powered shed, double lock-up garage, side access, and water tanks with a rainwater harvesting system. A solar system ensures energy efficiency, while the property's secure design offers peace of mind.

This home is perfect for families or anyone seeking a tranquil retreat with modern conveniences and plenty of space to enjoy the Glass House Mountains lifestyle.

Key Features:

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living areas

971m² block with side access

Sparkling pool with winter cover + outdoor shower

Flyover patios with lighting and fans

Air-conditioning + fireplace

Solar system for energy efficiency

6x6 powered shed + DLUG

Firepit with seating area

Greenhouse and water tanks with rainwater harvesting system

Beautifully landscaped gardens for privacy and relaxation

Contact Reece Osborne today to arrange your private viewing.

DISCLAIMER

Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the material on this listing and all information provided has been gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. We cannot however guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should make and rely on their own enquiries.

Listing description written by Reece Osborne, Glasshouse Property Sales — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm System
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Fully Fenced
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
  • Water Tank

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