Howard at a glance
1,575
People
$622,500
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
5.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Howard › William St
For sale
For sale
6
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
13,300 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
Asking
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Howard at a glance
1,575
People
$622,500
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
5.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $632/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
UnknownArea
Howard at a glance
1,575
People
$622,500
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
5.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Homestead PrestigeWelcome to Brooklyn House: One of Australia's truly great heritage homesteads.
Originally commissioned in 1890 for the Chairman of the Queensland Collieries Company, this estate is a masterclass in scale, beauty, and historical aura. To walk through its grand hallways and manicured gardens is to step back into an era of uncompromising craftsmanship—a feeling that can only be truly experienced in person.
Sitting on over 3 acres of premium land in the heart of the picturesque town of Howard, this extraordinary property makes an indelible impression from the moment you pass through its historic front gates.
A Lifestyle with Unlimited Potential
Brooklyn House is more than a residence; it is a multifaceted opportunity. Whether you are seeking a grand family estate, a thriving business venture, or a strategic development project, the potential here is immense:
- The Business: Includes a thriving Devonshire Tea business as part of the sale, offering immediate income and a charming community presence. (This business has typically operated during the cooler months of the year and there is no requirement for the business to be continued)
- The Land: A significant subdivision opportunity exists in the form of two 1/2 acre blocks (STCA), allowing the next owner to unlock value while preserving the main homestead's privacy.
- The Collection: Throughout the home is a beautifully curated array of period-perfect furniture and artwork. With the exception of select family pieces, the owner is open to negotiating the sale of these furnishings to provide a truly "turn-key" heritage experience.
Connectivity & Modern Essentials
While Brooklyn House offers a peaceful escape, it remains perfectly positioned for the modern professional and the frequent traveller:
- Work from Home Ready: Stay connected with high-quality NBN coverage, ensuring seamless speeds for remote work or business operations.
- Direct Rail to Brisbane: Howard Station provides a daily direct train connection (including the high-speed Tilt Train) straight to Brisbane, making city trips effortless.
- Coastal Proximity: Enjoy the best of the coast with pristine beaches just a short 15-minute drive away.
- Regional Access: Easy highway access puts the major hubs of Hervey Bay and Bundaberg within comfortable reach for all your shopping and professional needs.
Property Highlights
- The Residence: A stately 1890s Colonial/Victorian homestead in immaculate, curated condition.
- Furnishings - Brooklyn House can be purchased complete with all period-correct furniture and artwork.
- The Estate: 3+ acres of fully fenced, premium land in the heart of town.
- Income & Growth: Thriving Devonshire Tea business and subdivisional potential (STCA).
- Self-Sufficiency: Fruit orchard, vegetable patch, beehive, and large-scale water storage.
- Infrastructure: Large shed, carport, and agistment opportunities.
- Education: Local schooling opportunities within the town of Howard.
Weekly Guided Tours:
A one-hour guided tour of the property is held each weekend. Due to the home's historic nature, spots are limited. Please contact our team to reserve your place.
For full information and documentation, please visit www.houseofbrooklyn.com.au or call Tristan Kurz on 0422 804 699.
Listing description written by Tristan Kurz, Homestead Prestige — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby 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.