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50 Cotton St, Shorncliffe QLD 4017

House

$1,905,000

Last sold

9 Mar 2023

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

809 m²

Land

148 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 $1,905,000 (9 Mar 2023).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 809 m² against a 148 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Shorncliffe (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,743/m² of land (n=53). 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

$1,905,000

9 Mar 2023 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shorncliffe (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,743/m² of land (n=53). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Shorncliffe at a glance

1,929

People

$1,450,000

Median sale

$480/wk

Median rent

1.72%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shorncliffe report →

Vs Shorncliffe

+31.4%

Median sale

Suburb $1,450,000

-0.41 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.72%

Suburb median $1,450,000 from 13 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$1,905,0009 Mar 2023
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted9 Feb 2023

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 $480/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

Shorncliffe in one glance

Shorncliffe at a glance

1,929

People

$1,450,000

Median sale

$480/wk

Median rent

1.72%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Shorncliffe report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Botwright

“GILMAY” – Classic Queenslander With Modern Day Appeal!

Picture perfect from the onset, with majestic Poinciana trees lining the street as if to herald the charm of this classic Queenslander home, impressive proportions highlight period detail and design, combining effortlessly with today’s beachside family lifestyle.

Nestled on a generous 809 sqm allotment of impeccably landscaped gardens, ascend the impressive entrance staircase to an expansive verandah featuring period stained glass, character timber windows and balustrading that introduce a flexible floorplan for today’s family living.

Underpinned by hardwood floors and soaring ceilings, ornate timber fretwork and VJ wall panelling, generous proportions introduce a king-sized master suite, beautifully placed with bespoke window seat and plantation shutters and a supreme-sized walk-in robe with adjacent sitting room. Three double bedrooms feature on the main level with the flexibility of a home office/study with loft access offering the perfect artist’s studio or extra storage. A central family room combines comfort and style with enough space for everyone to relax and unwind in front of the ornate fireplace, with a separate formal dining area leading to the expansive rear alfresco entertaining deck.

Read the full description

A gourmet marble kitchen features bespoke timber, shaker style cabinetry, a Smeg oven and gas cooktop and plenty of storage and preparation space ensuring intimate family dinners to the largest of gatherings are catered to with ease.

Outdoors the entertaining deck overlooks a private garden featuring manicured lawns and gardens and a sparking inground swimming pool for your enjoyment. The generous under-house domain includes a laundry and a workshop with plenty of storage. The fully-fitted garden studio offers a kitchenette, bathroom and living quarters with separate access. Overflowing with solar panels, ceiling fans, water tanks and plenty of secure off-street parking, including a garage, this premium Queenslander is ready to move in now and enjoy the Shorncliffe lifestyle immediately!

COUNCIL RATES: $619 pq approx.

WATER RATES: $277 pq approx.

FEATURES…

Classic Queenslander on 809sqm allotment

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms

Gourmet marble kitchen w/ Smeg oven & gas cooktop

Home office/study w/ loft access

Entertaining Deck

Ground-level living quarters w/ separate access

In-ground 7m swimming pool

Plenty of parking for boats, trailers, caravan

Workshop w/ plenty of storage

WHAT THE OWNERS LOVE...

“We love the feeling of always being on holiday - a tranquil and peaceful area.

Strong sense of belonging to a community. Able to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle whilst still within easy distance to the city.

So many beautiful spots in walking distance to be enjoyed with family and friends”.

LOCATION…

Situated in one of Shorncliffe’s most desirable locations, “GILMAY” combines a beachside lifestyle only metres from the foreshore with a vibrant local café scene and boutique village shopping only moments away. Centrally positioned to take advantage of the nearby golf course and yacht club, with easy access to public transport and quality public and private schooling options.

NEARBY…

300m to the most popular coffee in town and cafe shop

500m Sandgate Golf Club

600m to St Patrick's College

650m to Shorncliffe Train Station

800m to Shorncliffe Primary School

850m to Shorncliffe Pier

900m to Queensland Cruising Yacht Club

2.4km to Sandgate Primary School

2.6km to Sacred Heart Primary School

2.2km to Sandgate Village Centre

For viewing appointments or more information, please contact Andrew Botwright at 0402 784 250.

Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken in preparing the information in this marketing, BOTWRIGHT. will not be held liable for any errors in typing or information. All interested parties should rely upon their inquiries to determine whether or not this information is accurate.

Listing description written by Andrew Botwright, Botwright — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Remote Garage
  • Rumpus Room
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
  • Study
  • Water Tank
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