Palm Beach at a glance
18,887
People
$1,907,500
Median sale
$952/wk
Median rent
2.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Palm Beach › Japonica Dr
$1,950,000
Last sold
26 Aug 2025
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
823 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Last sold
$1,950,000
26 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Palm Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,210/m² of land (n=48). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Palm Beach at a glance
18,887
People
$1,907,500
Median sale
$952/wk
Median rent
2.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Palm Beach
+2.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,907,500
-0.06 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.60%
Suburb median $1,907,500 from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
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
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $952/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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.
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
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.”
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
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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Palm Beach at a glance
18,887
People
$1,907,500
Median sale
$952/wk
Median rent
2.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by PRD Burleigh HeadsPerfectly positioned across one of Palm Beach's widest stretches of Tallebudgera Creek, 52 Japonica Drive offers an extraordinary blend of artistic design, high-end finishes, and an unbeatable coastal lifestyle. This fully renovated, north-facing residence on a generous 823m² block delivers uninterrupted water views just moments from beaches, cafés, shops, and lifestyle conveniences.
From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by striking street appeal – from low-maintenance landscaping and warm timber panelling to bespoke fencing and a soft-lit façade. The landscaped front yard and firepit set the tone for the inviting, character-rich atmosphere that continues throughout the home.
Inside, the home seamlessly blends form and function with creative flair. Hybrid parquetry flooring, bifold doors, and thoughtful design elements promote indoor-outdoor flow and relaxed entertaining. The light-filled living, dining, and kitchen areas boast high-end appliances, smart storage, and stone benchtops – all framed by showstopping views of Tallebudgera Creek. You'll never want to leave the lounge, where the water views are simply captivating.
The thoughtfully designed floor plan features three well-appointed bedrooms. The master retreat includes a custom walk-in robe with ambient lighting, a stylish ensuite that flows through to a flexible multipurpose room – ideal as a home office, gym, or private retreat. Tinted bay windows across the front-facing bedrooms provide both privacy and uninterrupted outlooks.
The family bathroom showcases luxurious finishes, including a stunning circular freestanding bath. Additional rooms enjoy built-in robes, natural light, and quiet separation.
Step outside and you're met with an entertainer's dream – a large undercover alfresco zone with a built-in outdoor kitchen, BBQ, drinks fridge, and vertical edible garden. Newly laid travertine pavers lead you to the heated in-ground pool, surrounded by manicured gardens and enhanced by a fully fenced yard, water features, and a second firepit area.
Adding to the home's appeal are multiple lifestyle-driven extras:
• A detached, air-conditioned office pod – ideal for working from home
• A self-contained, custom-built pool house/man cave/studio complete with kitchen, living, bathroom, alfresco deck, and built-in day bed
• Ceiling fans and air-conditioning throughout
• Solar panels, EV car charging, and satellite internet for modern living
• Two off-streetcar spaces and garden shed for practicality
Key Features:
• 3 bedrooms – Master with custom walk-in robe, ensuite & retreat/multipurpose room
• 2 luxurious bathrooms including freestanding bath
• Open-plan kitchen, living & dining with premium appliances and uninterrupted water views
• Detached, fully self-contained pool house/man cave/studio
• Purpose-built office pod with air-con
• Large 823m² block with front and rear entertaining zones
• Covered alfresco with outdoor kitchen, BBQ & edible garden wall
• Heated in-ground pool with new travertine paving
• Landscaped gardens, firepit areas & ambient lighting throughout
• EV charging station, solar panels & high-speed satellite internet
• North-facing with direct views across Tallebudgera Creek to Burleigh Hill
Located just a flat walk to the beach, vibrant cafés, restaurants, surf clubs, parklands and Palm Beach's renowned village lifestyle. You're also within minutes of Tallebudgera Conservation Park, Burleigh Headland, Coolangatta Airport, major schools (public and private), golf courses, and the new M1 on-ramp for easy commuting.
Don't miss the opportunity to make this home yours. Contact Freddie & Jemma today to arrange your viewing.
Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, no warranty is given by the vendor or the agent as to their accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on these particulars as representations of fact but must instead satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Listing description written by Freddie Tehle, PRD Burleigh Heads — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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