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QLD › North Ipswich › Simpson St

5 Simpson St, North Ipswich QLD 4305

House

$730,000

Last sold

28 July 2024

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

1,012 m²

Land

141 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 $730,000 (28 July 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 1,012 m² against a 141 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in North Ipswich (last 5 years) with land size: median $981/m² of land (n=176). 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

$730,000

28 July 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in North Ipswich (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $981/m² of land (n=176). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

North Ipswich at a glance

4,824

People

$785,000

Median sale

$524/wk

Median rent

3.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full North Ipswich report →

Vs North Ipswich

-7.0%

Median sale

Suburb $785,000

+0.26 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.47%

Suburb median $785,000 from 71 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$730,00028 July 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted10 July 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 $524/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

North Ipswich in one glance

North Ipswich at a glance

4,824

People

$785,000

Median sale

$524/wk

Median rent

3.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full North Ipswich report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by NGU Real Estate Ripley

ANOTHER ONE SOLD BY DANIEL PARSONS @ AUCTION - RESULTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

Auction Location: ON SITE | 5 SIMPSON STREET, NORTH IPSWICH

ON SITE AUCTION: Sunday 28th of July at 11:00am ***UNLESS SOLD PRIOR***

Welcome to a piece of history blended with contemporary living! Crafted over 120 years ago, this stunning worker's cottage has undergone a complete transformation while preserving its original charm. Nestled on a generous, fully fenced quarter-acre block, this property offers full rear yard access, making it perfect for families and pet owners alike.

Read the full description

Step Inside and Be Captivated:

As you enter, you'll immediately feel the unique character of this home. The beautiful hoop pine flooring and soaring 13-foot ceilings create an inviting and spacious atmosphere, setting the tone for the rest of the property. This isn't just a house; it's a home filled with warmth and history.

Modern Comforts with Historical Charm:

The fully renovated bathroom and modern open-plan kitchen provide all the conveniences of contemporary living. The kitchen seamlessly flows into a spacious deck, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing while enjoying the view of your expansive, fully fenced 1,012m2 block.

Outdoor Bliss:

Step out onto your spacious deck and watch your children and pets run freely in the secure yard. The generous quarter-acre block offers ample space for gardening, playing, and enjoying the outdoors in complete privacy.

Key Features:

• Historical Elegance: Crafted over 120 years ago with stunning hoop pine flooring and 13-foot ceilings.

• Fully renovated bathroom and modern open-plan kitchen.

• Upgraded electrical, including down lights and ceiling fans.

• Two split system air conditioners for the master bedroom and main living area.

• Includes a dishwasher in the modern kitchen.

• Seamless flow to a spacious deck overlooking the fully fenced 1,011m2 block.

• Full rear yard access, perfect for children and pets.

Rental Appraisal : $550 - $580 per week

Queensland Urban Utilities: $232 per quarter plus consumption (subject to change)

Ipswich City Council Rates: $450 per quarter (subject to change)

This charming cottage offers the perfect blend of historical charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal family home. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history with all the comforts of today.

This property is located in the much sought after suburb of North Ipswich so you have quick and easy access to the Warrego Highway to Brisbane or Toowoomba and it is just down the road from the Riverlink Development, Brassall Shopping Centre, Primary and Secondary Schools, day care and medical/dental as well as sporting and entertainment venues. You can also drop into the Riverlink Shopping development or straight into the Ipswich CBD with electric rail to Brisbane.

Listing Agent: Daniel Parsons

Don't be disappointed, call me now - I'm waiting for your call.

NGU Real Estate Ripley – The Kimmorley Group

Results Speak Louder Than Words

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer:

NGU Real Estate Ripley | TKG 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. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.

Listing description written by Daniel Parsons, NGU Real Estate Ripley — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Toilets: 1
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