5/30 Ryans Road, St Lucia QLD 4067

3-bed flat in St Lucia | 100m² on 302m² lot | 9-unit boutique block | Ironside catchment | elevated first floor This property sits in a tightly held St Lucia block with an average owner-occupier tenure exceeding 14 years, indicating low turnover and strong resident satisfaction. The 100m² internal area is generous for a three-bedroom flat, and the elevated first-floor position with tree-lined outlook offers a rare combination of privacy and light. Its location within the Ironside State School and Indooroopilly State High School catchments, plus proximity to Guyatt Park and the University of Queensland, makes it suited to families or investors targeting long-term tenants. The single secure garage in a walk-up building of only nine residences suggests a quiet, low-density living environment that appeals to owner-occupiers seeking stability. The primary risk is the building’s age and the absence of recent sales data within the block, making comparable analysis reliant on broader suburb trends. The 1996 purchase price of $130,000 provides no useful guide to current value, and the listing at offers over $900,000 sits well below the estimated $1.219 million, which may reflect condition or marketing strategy. Renovation upside exists given the property has not been recently updated, but buyers should verify the body corporate’s financial health and any upcoming special levies. The potential for two parking spaces rather than one could improve appeal, but this requires confirmation. The NBN Hybrid Fibre Coaxial connection is adequate but not a prime driver.