29 Cavell Street, Birkdale QLD 4159

1965 build | 4 bed, 3 bath | flood overlay present | solar + pool | Birkdale catchment The property’s structural configuration—four bedrooms with three bathrooms on a modest 405m² lot—offers a rare balance of space and low-maintenance land, appealing strongly to families or downsizers wanting single-level living near Redlands College. The 203m² building footprint, solar panels, and pool add genuine utility without overcapitalising, positioning this house as a competitively priced entry into a sought-after school catchment. Its recent October 2025 sale at $1.425M suggests the current valuation band of $1.49–$1.54M reflects modest upside for a buyer who can move quickly. The flood overlay is the primary risk, potentially affecting insurance costs and resale liquidity; a buyer should commission a detailed flood study before proceeding. The 2-metre ground elevation and absence of bushfire or heritage constraints partially mitigate this, but the overlay may narrow the buyer pool. NBN and 5G coverage support modern living without being decisive. Hold this property as a long-term family home or rental yielding $53k–$63k annually, accepting that capital growth will lag unencumbered sites until the flood risk is better understood or mitigated.