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NSW › Ocean Shores › Merri Ave

3 Merri Ave, Ocean Shores NSW 2483

For saleHouse for Sale

For sale

For sale

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

1,081 m²

Land

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Districts View

This is on the market — is it worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale — no asking price recorded(Listing record · 15 May 2026)
  • CalculationLand 1,081 m² against a 243 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Ocean Shores at a glance

6,093

People

$1,297,500

Median sale

$900/wk

Median rent

3.61%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 62 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Ocean Shores report →

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

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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.

Records

Property history

  1. Listedprice unknownavailable15 May 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

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.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $900/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. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. 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. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

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

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • 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

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

Ocean Shores in one glance

Ocean Shores at a glance

6,093

People

$1,297,500

Median sale

$900/wk

Median rent

3.61%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 62 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Ocean Shores report →

Keep researching

  • Why Ocean Shores? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Ocean Shores →
  • Other records on Merri Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate NSW

Start your day in architectural serenity, coffee in hand, as migrating whales drift across the Pacific horizon.

Set high above the landscape on an impressive 1,081m² holding, this architecturally designed coastal residence captures uninterrupted, sweeping ocean vistas stretching all the way to the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse, one of the most recognisable landmarks on the Australian east coast.

Conceived by the acclaimed Sacred Space Architecture, the home is a masterclass in contemporary coastal design. Where form, light, and landscape are seamlessly intertwined. Immersive terraced landscaping has been meticulously crafted to create a private, resort-style tropical oasis, delivering a sense of seclusion and serenity that is increasingly rare in this tightly held enclave.

Interiors are defined by light-filled living and entertaining spaces, thoughtfully oriented to embrace the eastern aspect and frame the ever-changing ocean horizon. The expansive main living domain is anchored by soaring ceilings, skylights, a feature bay window, and a fireplace that brings warmth and atmosphere to the home's refined coastal aesthetic.

Read the full description

At the heart of the residence, a gourmet kitchen makes a striking statement with its substantial island bench and premium integrated appliances, designed equally for everyday ease and elevated entertaining. Seamless bi-fold doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, opening to an expansive alfresco deck that overlooks the pool and Pacific Ocean beyond.

The luxurious primary suite offers a rare and privileged experience, waking to ocean light and the possibility of whale watching directly from bed. A beautifully appointed ensuite enhances the sense of calm and indulgence.

Outdoors, a sun-drenched pool terrace centres around a crystal-clear 15m lap pool, complemented by tranquil lounging zones designed for long summer afternoons and effortless coastal entertaining. Thoughtful inclusions such as an outdoor solar shower, underground rainwater harvesting system, and integrated exterior lighting elevate both sustainability and ambience.

Comfort is assured year round with air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a 20-panel solar system supporting energy efficiency. A double garage with workshop space provides exceptional practicality and storage flexibility.

Positioned within moments of lifestyle convenience, the residence is a leisurely 5-minute stroll to Ocean Shores village shops, cafés, and Country Club. You are just a 15-minute walk to New Brighton Beach, 6 minutes to Brunswick Heads, and a short drive to Byron Bay.

The property also offers excellent connectivity, being approximately 30 minutes to Ballina Airport and 34 minutes to Gold Coast Airport, placing it within easy reach of major regional and international gateways.

Set within the coveted Byron hinterland lifestyle region anchored by Byron Bay, this residence represents a truly one-of-a-kind offering, an elevated sanctuary where architectural excellence, privacy, and breathtaking coastal outlooks converge in perfect harmony.

Listing description written by Adrian Howe, Christie's International Real Estate NSW — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Floorboards
  • Grey Water System
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Remote Garage
  • Secure Parking
  • Solar Panels
  • Toilets: 3
  • Water Tank
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