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78 Macdonnell Road
Margate QLD 4019

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 84m2
Land area: 680m2
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Property Details for 78 Macdonnell Rd, Margate

78 Macdonnell Rd, Margate is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 680m2 and floor size of 84m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2023.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1940
Floor Size
84m2
Land Size
680m2
Local Government
Moreton Bay
Lot/Plan
13/RP77842

Last Listing description (January 2024)

Step inside this high-set home in the heart of Margate and let your imagination run wild with all of the possibilities that this home has to offer or set and forget and make this your investment property.

With the home positioned south facing near the front of the 680m2 block of prime Margate land with a 14.9 metre frontage, it allows for a large backyard whether you have a family, pets, add a pool, shed or even wish to extend your home in the future having the option to do so is key. Capturing sea breezes all year around being so close to the water.

Solid construction with Weatherboards surrounding the outside of the home giving it character and charm to work with. Downstairs comes complete with space for a teenager retreat or studio with an extra toilet and shower for convivence. This space is larger than expected with the potential to build underneath. Note: Not legal height underneath to call the room a bedroom.

The laundry is located Downstairs which creates an abundance of storage and tandem vehicle space. There is so much potential with this home to make it suit you and your needs.

The home consists of

-Weatherboard construction with iron roof

-Large 680m2 block of prime Margate land

- Lovely Timber floorboards underneath

-External stairs front and back

- 3 good sized bedrooms all with built ins

- High 2.6mtr ceilings

- Open-plan Kitchen and dining area

- Large verandah off the back overlooking the massive backyard

- Family bathroom with shower over bath combination

- Laundry area

- Teen retreat or room to convert into several utilities rooms

- Extra toilet and shower

- 2 Car tandem garaging

-Plenty of room to extend either upwards or outwards

-Large backyard ready for your family to start enjoying even room for a pool and a shed

The home has stood the test of time and has been well looked after but there is still enough scope for it's new owners to put their own stamp on it and add value. This home is packed with potential plus.

Seldom do traditional beach homes in Margate become available, contact Leisa Lowe from Jan Jones Real Estate today to register your interest and make this home yours!

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change. No warranty of representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.

Property Code: 2072

Property History for 78 Macdonnell Rd, Margate, QLD 4019

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$679,000
03 Nov 2023
  • 03 Nov 2023
    Sold for $679,000
  • 09 Oct 2023
    Listed for Sale Offers Over $690,000
  • 06 Oct 2007
    Sold for $355,000
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About Margate 4019

The size of Margate is approximately 2.6 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 6.8% of total area. The population of Margate in 2016 was 7405 people. By 2021 the population was 7575 showing a population growth of 2.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Margate is 50-59 years. Households in Margate are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Margate work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.70% of the homes in Margate were owner-occupied compared with 53.20% in 2016.

Margate has 4,148 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Margate have seen a 104.91% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 93.35% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Margate is $1,008,232 while the median value for Units is $845,217.
  • Houses have a median rent of $600 while Units have a median rent of $520.
There are currently 21 properties listed for sale, and 13 properties listed for rent in Margate on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 190 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Margate.

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