18 Stannard Street, Rochedale South QLD 4123

| 690m² lot with 57% building coverage | School catchment but no flood overlay | Strong suburb growth of 16.5% | Air con and deck may mask age | The renovation delivers an unusually high 393m² building footprint on a 690m² lot, which risks limiting future extension options and may reduce resale appeal to buyers seeking land flexibility. The 8-person spa and infrared heating add maintenance liabilities that could cost a buyer up to $15,000 in replacement over five years, while the 2020 photos suggest some wear may now be present. You are effectively paying for resort-style amenities that lock in ongoing expenditure, so hold this property for at least seven years to offset these carrying costs, or negotiate a price that accounts for deferred refurbishment. The 393m² building size is a competitive rarity in this suburb, offering a floorplan suited to multi-generational households or home-based professionals who need a study and rumpus room. The school catchment for Springwood Road State School and Springwood State High School strengthens demand from families, and the 16.5% suburb growth signals capital upside if you can absorb the maintenance. This house serves best as a long-term family home for buyers willing to manage a high-maintenance lifestyle asset rather than a passive investment. To validate your position, order a building and pest inspection to confirm the renovation’s condition, and check recent sales of similar oversized floorplans in Stannard Street to anchor your offer within the $1.38m–$1.56m range.