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88 Dolphin Ave, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

House

$2,840,000

Last sold

8 Jan 2026

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

455 m²

Land

427 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 $2,840,000 (8 Jan 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mermaid Beach (last 5 years) with land size: median $9,086/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

$2,840,000

8 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mermaid Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $9,086/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mermaid Beach at a glance

7,183

People

$3,510,000

Median sale

$929/wk

Median rent

1.38%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mermaid Beach report →

Vs Mermaid Beach

-19.1%

Median sale

Suburb $3,510,000

+0.32 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 1.38%

Suburb median $3,510,000 from 21 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$2,840,0008 Jan 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 Dec 2025

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 $929/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

Mermaid Beach in one glance

Mermaid Beach at a glance

7,183

People

$3,510,000

Median sale

$929/wk

Median rent

1.38%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mermaid Beach report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mermaid Beach? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mermaid Beach →
  • Other records on Dolphin Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Smyth Real Estate - Runaway Bay

Contemporary Coastal Living Just Moments From the Sand

A striking example of modern coastal architecture, 88 Dolphin Avenue delivers a commanding street presence in one of the Gold Coast’s most desirable beachside suburbs. Designed for effortless lifestyle, this 2019-built residence places the ocean within a few minutes walk and the vibrant café and dining scene of Nobby Beach moments away, just in time for summer.

Crafted around a reverse floor plan across three light-filled levels, the home balances family functionality with exceptional entertaining. The ground floor hosts a relaxed living zone, three of the four generously sized bedrooms, and the private master suite, which opens onto a large Sir Walter lawn and leafy side garden. Upstairs, expansive glazing captures natural light, breezes, and green outlooks, leading to a grand 5.8m stone-topped island kitchen built for connection and casual dining. The second and third levels both offer east-facing balconies with ocean glimpses, including a dedicated top-floor lounge with wet bar, drinks fridges, and covered alfresco space boasting uninterrupted city-to-ocean aspects that are protected for years to come.

Refined materiality shines throughout, grey porcelain tiles, natural stone finishes, warm timber, and black architectural accents create a soothing yet sophisticated palette. Outdoors, an east-facing plunge pool anchors a sunken Ironbark deck, seamlessly tying the home together with over 100m² of Ironbark and 100m² of Ironbark-framed Sir Walter lawns perfect for entertaining or everyday play.

Read the full description

Property Highlights

- 455m² east-facing block in Mermaid Beach

- 2019 tri-level contemporary coastal design

- Bold black façade with strong street appeal

- 5.8m stone kitchen island with Smeg appliances & alfresco flow

- East-facing plunge pool with sunken Ironbark deck

- Two east-facing balconies with ocean glimpses (protected outlooks)

- 3m max ceiling height, premium wool carpets, oak vanities, natural stone benches

- Top-floor lounge with wet bar, drinks fridges & covered balcony access

- Daikin ducted + split air-conditioning, alarm system, intercom & intercom entry

- 13kW solar system + 16kW inverter ($300–$500 rebates)

- Double carport, 2 garden sheds, gated side access + coded pedestrian entry

- Only 300m to the upcoming Light Rail Stage 3 stop, offering exceptional connectivity and future growth convenience.

- 800m to Woolworths – walk to everyday essentials, cafés, and conveniences within minutes.

Enjoy the ultimate walk-to-everything beachside lifestyle — stroll to patrolled beaches, boutique shopping, cafés, restaurants, and local conveniences at Nobby and Miami. Positioned in the Miami State School & Miami State High catchment, this home offers a rare combination of design distinction, family versatility, and elevated coastal living.

Contact Smyth Real Estate today to arrange your private inspection and experience 88 Dolphine Avenue in person.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this advertisement - including but not limited to descriptions, floor‑plan measurements, photographs, rent returns, outgoings, and projected yields - has been supplied to Smyth Real Estate by the seller and other third parties. While every care is taken to verify and present it accurately, Smyth Real Estate, its agents, and employees make no guarantee, representation, or warranty (express or implied) as to its correctness, currency, or completeness.

Listing description written by Edward Smyth, Smyth Real Estate - Runaway Bay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Ducted Heating
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Study
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