53/114 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
53/114 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Corner apartment | North & ocean views | Resort amenities | No overlays | Strong school catchments
This unit presents a competitively strong offering within the Surfers Paradise market, defined by its north-east corner position delivering north views and an ocean outlook, a combination that provides superior light and aspect. The extensive on-site amenities, including pool, gym, tennis, and spa, create a resort-style living proposition with low maintenance, best serving an owner-occupier seeking a lifestyle purchase or an investor targeting the premium rental segment. Its position within sought-after government school catchments further solidifies its appeal to a family-oriented demographic.
The primary decision hinges on the price trajectory, with the current offer above $1M representing a significant premium over its August 2024 sale at $895,000. This rapid re-list suggests a speculative flip, placing the buyer at risk of paying for short-term vendor ambition rather than intrinsic market growth. The absence of recent comparable sales data or suburb performance metrics obscures true valuation. Proceed only with a stringent, independent valuation to justify the premium; otherwise, this property is likely best held as a long-term lifestyle holding rather than a near-term value play.
Sold Aug 2024: $895,000
Sold Oct 2019: Price not disclosed
The 2024 sale provides a critical, recent benchmark, making the current asking price a substantial increase in a short period. This disparity demands clear justification from current market movements, not merely the unit’s inherent features.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 53/114 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Surfers Paradise is undergoing a significant transformation, positioning itself as a resurgence destination driven by major infrastructure projects and the 2032 Olympics tailwind. Demand is underpinned by a persistent undersupply of homes and attracts both lifestyle-seeking families and strategic investors. Recent house price growth of 4.0% reflects this momentum, supported by a tight 1.2% vacancy rate. While a reputation shift is underway, the key risk is an easing of growth following several strong years, though no major correction is forecast.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Parking
1
Land
1.5 acres
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