16 Cotton Street, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
16 Cotton Street, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Detached house on 405m² | Premium Burleigh pocket | Estimated $3.5M+ | Bushfire overlay noted | Strong coastal demand
This property sits in the established residential core of Burleigh Heads, a pocket that balances quiet street appeal with genuine proximity to the beach and James Street lifestyle precinct. A 405m² block in this location is uncommon, particularly for a detached house rather than a unit or townhouse, and that land size alone gives it a competitive edge over the denser apartment stock closer to the coast. The configuration likely suits a buyer seeking a substantial family home with room to renovate, extend, or redevelop, while still enjoying walkability to schools, cafes, and the shoreline. Demand here comes from owner-occupiers who value permanence and lifestyle over investment turnover, which tends to support steadier price retention. The property’s estimated value places it in the upper band of the local detached market, reflecting its scarcity rather than any single standout feature.
Value may be influenced by the bushfire overlay identified on the street, which could affect future renovation costs or insurance premiums, though it does not appear to have suppressed nearby pricing. The absence of flood or heritage constraints is a positive, as it leaves redevelopment potential more open. The 405m² land size, combined with a likely older building footprint, might offer scope for a second-storey addition or a full rebuild, depending on council allowances. Buyers should weigh the cost of bringing an older house to modern standards against the premium already embedded in the land value. The street’s established character and lack of recent turnover suggest limited supply, which may support pricing resilience.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 16 Cotton Street, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
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Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Burleigh Heads is a premium coastal market with a Q4 2025 median house price of $1.79 million and median unit price of $1.2 million, reflecting annual growth of 13.8% and 17.1% respectively. Demand is led by Sydney and Melbourne cash buyers, relocating executives, high-income downsizers and digital nomads drawn to the beach, surf and café precinct. Houses average 37 days on market; vacancy sits at 1.9%. Supply constraints underpin future price growth: zoning and limited land restrict development, and the 2026 pipeline of just 123 units and 21 townhouses is well short of the 296 units and 177 houses sold in Q4 2025. Long-term ownership adds scarcity, but rate sensitivity and stretched affordability are the main risks to sustained price appreciation.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 16 Cowell Drive sold as a 4-bed house on 601m²; 1/68 West Burleigh Road sold at $925,000 for a 2-bed residence | Property Price Band: $3.4M–$3.6M | Value Drivers: Land size, redevelopment potential, proximity to beach precinct, bushfire overlay as a minor constraint
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
3
Parking
2
Land
405m²
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