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QLD › Newmarket › Bearsden Ave

23 Bearsden Ave, Newmarket QLD 4051

House

$1,600,000

Last sold

28 Aug 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

701 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 $1,600,000 (28 Aug 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 701 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Newmarket (last 5 years) with land size: median $3,029/m² of land (n=50). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low density residential (LDR) under the Brisbane City Plan 2014.(Brisbane City Council · 1 Sept 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?

  1. 1No 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

$1,600,000

28 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newmarket (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,029/m² of land (n=50). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Newmarket at a glance

5,498

People

$1,830,000

Median sale

$664/wk

Median rent

1.89%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Newmarket report →

Vs Newmarket

-12.6%

Median sale

Suburb $1,830,000

+0.27 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.89%

Suburb median $1,830,000 from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Brisbane City Plan 2014

Zone

Low density residential

LDR

Jurisdiction

Brisbane City Council

Brisbane, QLD

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Brisbane City Council
  • Dataset: City Plan 2014 Zoning
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 2014
  • Parcel: 14RP43396

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$1,600,00028 Aug 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Aug 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 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 · LDR (Brisbane City Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 725 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

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $664/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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low density residential · LDR (Brisbane City Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 725 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 725 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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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

    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

Newmarket in one glance

Newmarket at a glance

5,498

People

$1,830,000

Median sale

$664/wk

Median rent

1.89%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Newmarket report →

Keep researching

  • Why Newmarket? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Newmarket →
  • Other records on Bearsden Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Wilston

Fully Renovated Family Home

Nestled on a sprawling, elevated block with an idyllic treed outlook, this beautiful family haven in central Newmarket presents a harmonious blend of tranquillity and effortless inner-city living in the heart of a vibrant community.

This fully-renovated mid-century property has been thoughtfully designed to embrace its generous 722 sqm allotment, perfect northeast aspect and leafy district views, featuring open plan living spaces that flow onto outdoor entertaining on two levels. A short walk to Banks Street Reserve's expansive natural bushland, this characterful home also places you within moments of the best Newmarket drawcards, including Newmarket Village, fine local schools, and public transport connecting you to the city just 4 km away.

Property highlights include:

Read the full description

- 722 sqm elevated block

- Primary living opening to huge northeast facing deck

- Al fresco entertaining on two levels

- Separate living upstairs and down

- Fully renovated quality 1950's home

- Stylish, updated kitchen and bathrooms

- Private leafy yard with large in-ground pool

- Separate secure storage room or workshop

- 200 m to Banks Street Reserve, 450 m to Newmarket State School, 3 mins to Newmarket Village, 4 km to CBD

Arriving via an inviting entryway on the first floor, you're immediately welcomed by the private green outlook enjoyed by the entire primary living area on this level. French doors, plantation shutters, timber floors and a calming white colour scheme maintain character and warmth throughout the light-filled spaces.

At the heart of this level, the modern kitchen has been classically appointed with white V-groove profile cabinetry, stone benchtops, subway tiles, a large farmhouse sink and quality stainless steel appliances including dual drawer dishwasher. This space includes a casual dining room with built-in bench seating nestled against a concertina picture window, perfectly positioned to frame the elevated views. From here, the spacious open plan living room opens seamlessly through glass concertina doors to the large timber entertaining deck overlooking the swimming pool below.

With its ideal northeast aspect, this sizable, covered retreat enjoys ambient morning light and afternoon shade all year round, providing an enticing place to relax and entertain with friends and family against the serene backdrop.

At the other end of this level, the master bedroom - with spacious walk-in robe - and second bedroom open through French doors to a walled garden deck at the rear. The main bathroom has been stylishly appointed with a calming grey and white colour scheme, floor-to-ceiling tiles, stone-top vanity and a large freestanding bath.

Downstairs, an additional living area presents an ideal rumpus or teenage retreat and opens out onto the lower covered deck. Presenting another generous al fresco entertaining or recreation area, this secluded escape steps onto the lawn and the large in-ground swimming pool with sundeck.

Also on this level are two further bedrooms - one with a studio or study opening to the side garden - plus a large laundry and second updated bathroom. This well-appointed property also has a double carport, and a large secure storage room or workshop underneath.

Positioned just a short walk to the Banks Street Reserve and its hectares of bushlands, bikeways and walking tracks, this pocket of Newmarket is a lifestyle haven that also enjoys the conveniences of its inner-city position. Newmarket State School is just a 450 m walk away, while you're a stone's throw to Enoggera Road conveniences, Banks St bus stops, and just 3 minutes to Newmarket train station and Newmarket Village shopping hub with its plethora or dining options, gym and popular local pub.

With its perfect aspect, elevation, versatile living spaces across two levels, plus proximity to schools and popular local amenities, this thoughtfully-renovated home offers the ideal balance of lifestyle and convenience. Take this opportunity to attain your own perfectly peaceful sanctuary in a highly sought-after pocket of Newmarket, just 4 km to the city.

Listing description written by Alistair Macmillan, Ray White Wilston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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