18 Stuart Street, Russell Island QLD 4184

546m² vacant block | town power and water ready | soil tested with concept plans | quiet bushland near boat ramp This property is competitively positioned as a low-friction building site on Russell Island, where land-only listings are common but few offer pre-completed soil testing and concept plans. The 546m² size is a standard island residential allotment, and the absence of detected bushfire, flood, or heritage overlays removes typical constraints that can delay or add cost to a build. Town power and water availability further reduce the uncertainty that often discourages buyers in island locations. The quiet bushland setting, close to the water’s edge and the Wahine Drive Boat Ramp, aligns with demand from lifestyle buyers seeking a weekend retreat or a budget residential build site. First-home builders, investors, and self-directed owner-builders are the most natural audience for this property, as the prepared groundwork shortens the path from purchase to construction. The value of this property may be influenced by the cost and logistics of building on an island, where ferry-dependent access can increase material and labour expenses. While the concept plans and soil testing reduce some upfront risk, the buyer should verify the capacity of the available town power and water connections and confirm that no site-specific constraints—such as road quality or drainage—exist beyond the listing claims. The recent sale price of $56,000 and current asking prices around $95,000 to $98,700 suggest a significant price uplift, which may reflect the value of the completed site work or broader market movement. Without verified comparable settled sales, the buyer should form their own view on whether the prepared plans and utility access justify the premium over raw vacant land in the same area.