31/15 Flame Tree Court, Airlie Beach QLD 4802

Top-floor end unit | sea views | resort complex | short-term let approved | tightly held Airlie Beach This unit occupies a rare position within its complex: top-floor end placement delivers privacy, natural light, and elevated outlooks over Airlie Beach and the Coral Sea that lower or mid-floor units cannot replicate. For a buyer, that configuration edge translates into stronger owner-occupier appeal and higher short-term rental demand, particularly given the complex’s proximity to cafes and waterfront. The freshly painted interior, dedicated car space, and no lift levy (saving roughly $500 annually) reduce immediate holding costs. Best suited to a buyer seeking a lock-and-leave holiday home with letting flexibility, or an investor targeting the premium end of the short-stay market in a tightly held coastal suburb. The main cost to factor is body corporate fees near $8,500 per year, which compress net yield if held as a long-term rental at $550 per week. Council rates around $4,000 add further weight. A bushfire overlay is present and should be confirmed against lender and insurer requirements, though it does not appear to have affected recent saleability. The December 2025 sale at $435,000 sits below some automated estimates, suggesting either a motivated vendor or a valuation gap worth probing. For a buyer, the opportunity lies in leveraging the short-term letting approval to offset outgoings, while the top-floor position protects resale value in a market where waterfront apartment stock is limited. Hold for lifestyle or holiday income, not for land-banking.