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QLD › Ipswich › Macalister St

4 Macalister St, Ipswich QLD 4305

House

$920,000

Last sold

2 Mar 2026

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

440 m²

Land

99 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $920,000 (2 Mar 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 440 m² against a 99 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Ipswich (last 5 years) with land size: median $949/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$920,000

2 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ipswich (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $949/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Ipswich at a glance

2,571

People

$850,000

Median sale

$499/wk

Median rent

3.05%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Ipswich report →

Vs Ipswich

+8.2%

Median sale

Suburb $850,000

-0.23 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.05%

Suburb median $850,000 from 29 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

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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

202420252026$710k$920k
  • Sold (recorded)
  1. Sold$920,0002 Mar 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 Feb 2026
  3. Sold$710,00011 June 2024
  4. Listedprice unknowncompleted15 May 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 $499/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

Ipswich in one glance

Ipswich at a glance

2,571

People

$850,000

Median sale

$499/wk

Median rent

3.05%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Ipswich report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Place Ipswich

OLD SOUL. NEW COMFORT. PRIME POSITION.

ATTENTION HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

TIMELESS CHARACTER ON THE CBD & MEDICAL PRECINCT FRINGE

Discover the enduring charm of a Circa 1920 residence paired with everyday modern comfort, positioned in a tightly held, elevated pocket on the fringe of the Ipswich CBD and Medical Precinct.

Read the full description

Flood-free, walkable, and wonderfully connected, this classic character home offers warmth, soul, and a lifestyle of genuine convenience.

From the moment you arrive, the covered front verandah sets the tone - elevated, welcoming, and perfectly placed to capture breezes and outlooks across this established inner-city neighbourhood.

CLASSIC CHARACTER, COMFORT & FLEXIBILITY

Step inside and immediately feel the personality that defines this home.

High ceilings, polished timber floors and tongue-and-groove detailing speak proudly to its heritage, while thoughtful updates ensure comfortable, modern living throughout.

The layout is practical yet flexible, offering multiple living zones and work-from-home options to suit today's lifestyles - whether you're a professional, student, investor or downsizer seeking position without compromise.

KEY FEATURES INCLUDE

• Air-conditioned formal lounge positioned off the front verandah

• Spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and family room at the rear with independent A/C

• Three well-proportioned bedrooms, two with air-conditioning

• Additional air-conditioned study / library / second living zone

• Flexible sleep-out style third bedroom or home office option

• Elevated, flood-free position on a 440m² allotment

KITCHEN & LIVING DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

The rear kitchen and dining zone forms the functional heart of the home, opening seamlessly to the generous rear sun deck - ideal for relaxed entertaining or quiet mornings outdoors.

The kitchen is well equipped with:

• Electric oven and mains gas cooktop

• Dishwasher and double-door pantry

• Large fridge cavity and microwave nook

• Practical layout with excellent storage

A separate internal laundry adds further convenience, thoughtfully relocated inside the home for all-weather ease.

FRESH & FUNCTIONAL FAMILY BATHROOM

Light-filled and generously sized, the bathroom blends comfort with practicality while retaining a nod to the home's era.

• Double basin vanity

• Separate shower

• Full bathtub

• Separate toilet nearby for family functionality

OUTDOOR LIVING & PRACTICAL EXTRAS

• Covered front verandah and expansive rear sun deck

• Secure, fully fenced backyard

• Remote-controlled garage with additional storage or motorcycle parking

• Two external storage sheds

• Mains gas hot water system

• Roof insulation for year-round comfort

WALK-EVERYWHERE CBD & MEDICAL PRECINCT LOCATION

Perfectly positioned in one of Ipswich's most connected inner-city pockets, this address delivers unbeatable lifestyle convenience.

Set within the CBD and Medical Precinct fringe of Ipswich, everything you need is quite literally at your doorstep - ideal for hospital staff, university students, professionals and investors alike.

Nearby Schools (approx.)

• Blair State School - 2 min / 1.1km

• Ipswich Grammar School - 3 min / 1.3km

• St Mary's College - 4 min / 1.7km

• St Edmund's College - 5 min / 1.9km

Easy Access To (approx.)

• Roderick Street Community Preschool - 2 min / 900m

• Thomas Street Train Station - 3 min / 1.4km

• Bunnings West Ipswich - 4 min / 2.2km

• Ipswich CBD - 6 min / 2.7km

• Coles Ipswich - 6 min / 3km

• Queens Park - 9 min / 3.5km

• Riverlink Shopping Centre - 10 min / 4km

EXTRAS YOU'LL APPRECIATE

• Internal Laundry

• Spacious Walk-in Robe

• Low-maintenance grounds

• Estimated Rental return of $600 - $630

• Rates approx. $525.70 per quarter

• Urban Utilities approx. $419.00 per quarter

A SMART MOVE IN A GROWING CITY

Ipswich continues to strengthen as one of South East Queensland's most resilient and opportunity-rich cities - offering heritage charm, major infrastructure investment and long-term confidence for homeowners and investors alike.

DISCLAIMER: First National Action Realty has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained in this advertisement is true and correct but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. All distances, measurements and timeframes contained within this advertisement are approximate only. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.

Listing description written by Helene Shephard, Place Ipswich — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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