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QLD › East Ipswich › Cotton St

3 Cotton St, East Ipswich QLD 4305

House

$565,000

Last sold

18 Sept 2024

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

809 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 $565,000 (18 Sept 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 809 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in East Ipswich (last 5 years) with land size: median $784/m² of land (n=154). 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

$565,000

18 Sept 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in East Ipswich (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $784/m² of land (n=154). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

East Ipswich at a glance

2,483

People

$745,000

Median sale

$503/wk

Median rent

3.51%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Ipswich report →

Vs East Ipswich

-24.2%

Median sale

Suburb $745,000

+1.12 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.51%

Suburb median $745,000 from 34 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

i

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$565,00018 Sept 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted10 Sept 2024

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 $503/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

East Ipswich in one glance

East Ipswich at a glance

2,483

People

$745,000

Median sale

$503/wk

Median rent

3.51%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full East Ipswich report →

Keep researching

  • Why East Ipswich? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in East Ipswich →
  • Other records on Cotton St →

Listing material

Listed by Premierre Group Forest Lake

Polish This Diamond in the Rough and Reap the Rewards!

This charming home sits on a generous, flat 809m² block, offering endless possibilities for investors or first-home buyers looking for an affordable gem. Priced to sell as is, where is, this property is a true diamond in the rough, with a few areas needing renovation—especially the bathroom and laundry. However, with some TLC, it could be transformed into a stunning family nest or a rewarding investment.

From the street, this home radiates potential with its cute curb appeal, fenced yard, and a covered front deck. The metal roof, styled to mimic classic tiles, adds character to the exterior, which is in great condition. There’s also a handy carport and a lockable single-bay shed for storage.

Step inside, and you’ll be greeted by high ceilings, French doors, and gorgeous honey-colored polished floors that add warmth and charm to the living spaces. A split-system air conditioner ensures comfort year-round, and all three bedrooms are generously sized, each equipped with remote ceiling fans and security grills. The master also boasts a large built-in robe for extra storage.

Read the full description

The kitchen is the heart of the home, with its modern earthy tones, ample storage, and the convenience of a dishwasher. Outdoors, the fully fenced block is perfect for kids and pets to play, and there’s a large covered area for alfresco dining or weekend BBQs.

Although the bathroom and laundry are in need of an update, the price reflects this—making it a steal for anyone willing to add their own personal touch.

Location Highlights:

• Only 280m from Ipswich East State School (a 4-minute walk)

• 1km to the prestigious Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (3-minute drive)

• 2.2km to Ipswich Special School (5-minute drive)

• 4.8km to Bremer State High School (8-minute drive)

• Jacaranda Shopping Centre is just 450m away (6-minute walk, 2-minute drive)

• Riverlink Shopping Centre is 3.2km away (6-minute drive)

• 250m to East Ipswich Train Station (a 3-minute walk)

• 1.8km to Booval Train Station (3-minute drive)

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to secure a property in a prime location that’s brimming with potential. Whether you’re an investor looking to add value or a homeowner ready to renovate, this home is a must-see! Just simply take a look across the road to get an idea of the future potential that awaits (STCA*).

*In some cases, real estate photographs may include staged furniture, decorations, or other items not included with the property. These items are for aesthetic purposes only and may not be representative of what is included in the sale or rental of the property.

DISCLAIMER: Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of the information contained in this marketing. Premierre Group will not be held liable for any errors in typing or information. All interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries in order to determine whether or not this information is in fact accurate.

Listing description written by Manu Singh, Premierre Group Forest Lake — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Fully Fenced
  • Gas Heating
  • Pay TV
  • Shed
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