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QLD › Palmwoods › Old Orchard Dr

48 Old Orchard Dr, Palmwoods QLD 4555

House

$1,215,000

Last sold

3 Mar 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

719 m²

Land

168 m²

Building

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,215,000 (3 Mar 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 719 m² against a 168 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Palmwoods (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,360/m² of land (n=138). 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

$1,215,000

3 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Palmwoods (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,360/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Palmwoods at a glance

7,988

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$884/wk

Median rent

3.83%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Palmwoods report →

Vs Palmwoods

+1.3%

Median sale

Suburb $1,200,000

-0.05 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.83%

Suburb median $1,200,000 from 90 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

  1. Sold$1,215,0003 Mar 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Jan 2001

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 $884/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

Palmwoods in one glance

Palmwoods at a glance

7,988

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$884/wk

Median rent

3.83%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Palmwoods report →

Keep researching

  • Why Palmwoods? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Palmwoods →
  • Other records on Old Orchard Dr →

Listing material

Listed by Amber Werchon Property Sunshine Coast

Space, Lifestyle & Potential in Sought-After Old Orchard Estate

Amber Werchon Property proudly presents to the market 48 Old Orchard Drive, Palmwoods – a beautifully maintained, move-in ready family home positioned in the tightly held and highly sought-after Old Orchard Estate, renowned for its strong community feel and relaxed hinterland lifestyle.

Set on a generous allotment with abundant front and rear yard space, this pristine residence offers an exceptional sense of openness and flexibility, ideal for families who value room to move and grow. A highlight of the home is the South facing inground pool and backyard with views of the rolling Sunshine Coast Hinterland hills, creating a welcoming space for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying Queensland's outdoor lifestyle.

Across a single level, the home has been thoughtfully designed for modern family living and comprises a formal entry, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a central kitchen overlooking the pool area, two separate living areas, covered patio, separate laundry, and a double lock-up garage. The layout provides excellent separation while remaining practical, comfortable, and easy to live in.

Read the full description

Lovingly held by the same owners since 2010, the home has been well cared for and is ready for its next family to move straight in, make their own mark, and truly make it their own. Comfort is assured year-round with air conditioning to three of the bedrooms as well as the main lounge, along with ceiling fans throughout. Additional improvements a solar power system to assist with energy efficiency.

The outdoor spaces are a standout feature. Both the backyard and front yard are flat yet multi layered, grassy, and expansive, offering endless possibilities for children and pets to play - think backyard cricket, kicking a footy, or simply enjoying time outdoors. There is ample space for trampolines, swing sets, additional entertaining zones, or future enhancements to suit your family's needs.

Positioned just a short stroll to leafy local parks and playgrounds throughout the Old Orchard Estate, this is a neighbourhood where families truly thrive and children form lasting friendships. The home is also within walking distance to the local primary school, aquatic centre, skate park, tennis courts, and cricket ovals. Palmwoods village is less than five minutes away, providing convenient access to shopping, cafés, dining, a community bank, post office, historic tavern, and rail connection to Brisbane. Stunning coast beaches are approximately 25 minutes away, while the charming hinterland village of Montville is just a scenic 10-minute drive up the range.

Buyers seeking a move-in ready family home offering space, comfort, and the opportunity to add their own personal touch in one of Palmwoods' most tightly held estates are encouraged to act quickly.

Listing description written by Rudi du Preez, Amber Werchon Property Sunshine Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

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