78 Barrier Reef Drive, Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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78 Barrier Reef Drive
Mermaid Waters QLD 4218

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Land area: 800m2
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Property Details for 78 Barrier Reef Dr, Mermaid Waters

78 Barrier Reef Dr, Mermaid Waters is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1986. The property has a land size of 800m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2015.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1986
Land Size
800m2
Local Government
Gold Coast City
Lot/Plan
518/RP183489

Last Listing description (October 2022)

Where else can you find a home that offers good size solar to tenants, the option to include pool maintenance and be close to everything the Southern end of the Gold Coast has to offer? With rising inflation costs, reduce your worries, lock in your costs and enjoy Summer living!

This spacious Mermaid Waters home exudes character and natural, homely charm. Every room attracts plenty of natural light and beautiful breezes throughout, not to mention the relaxing outlook from almost every room, over the gardens and pool. Space is not an issue being positioned on a huge 800m2 block, plus with the added bonus of a large solar system installed, you'll enjoy living here in comfort all year round.

Features include the following:

- Gated access from the street plus room for additional off-street parking
- Kitchen with large 900mm stainless steel gas cooktop and oven, breakfast bar, ample storage and quality appliances
- 3 generous size bedrooms - master with walk-in robe and external access plus ceiling fans,
- Spacious modern ensuite plus main bathroom for guests, separate toilet
- Separate tiled lounge and dining areas wrap perfectly around the kitchen - perfect for the family to spread out and enjoy a balance of indoor/outdoor living
- Large laundry with external access to the clothesline
- Fully fenced yard with front and rear paved courtyards plus entertaining areas, low maintenance grounds
- In-ground pool with plenty of additional yard space for outdoor living
- Split system airconditioning plus ceiling fans to bedrooms
- Security screens and holland blinds throughout
- Double garage
- Pool maintenance included in the rent (Tenants pay chemicals used)

Positioned close to plenty of shops, medical centres, dining precincts, schools and just a short drive to the beach, this home has all the key features that make Southern Gold Coast living so attractive. The local estate also has walkways and parks along the canal frontage for your family to enjoy getting out in nature.

Homes in this location will not last long.

Inspections are welcome by appointment. Floorplan attached showing internal living areas only.

Note - pool chemicals and water consumption charges are not included in weekly rental.

Property History for 78 Barrier Reef Dr, Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$635,000
19 Sep 2015
Listed for Rent
$1.00k/w
25 Oct 2022
  • 16 Aug 2022
    Listed for Rent $1,000 / week
  • 19 Jun 2019
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
  • 16 Aug 2018
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About Mermaid Waters 4218

The size of Mermaid Waters is approximately 7.1 square kilometres. It has 23 parks covering nearly 7.3% of total area. The population of Mermaid Waters in 2016 was 12045 people. By 2021 the population was 13088 showing a population growth of 8.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mermaid Waters is 30-39 years. Households in Mermaid Waters are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mermaid Waters work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 68.60% of the homes in Mermaid Waters were owner-occupied compared with 66.10% in 2016.

Mermaid Waters has 6,207 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mermaid Waters have seen a 95.64% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 101.92% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Mermaid Waters is $2,086,061 while the median value for Units is $931,024.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,200 while Units have a median rent of $773.
There are currently 33 properties listed for sale, and 16 properties listed for rent in Mermaid waters on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 313 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Mermaid waters.

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