8/172 Barrier Reef DriveMermaid Waters QLD 4218
Property Details for 8/172 Barrier Reef Dr, Mermaid Waters
8/172 Barrier Reef Dr, Mermaid Waters is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Townhouse with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1988. The property has a land size of 203m2 and floor size of 91m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2025. There are other 2 bedroom Townhouse sold in Mermaid Waters in the last 12 months.
Last Listing description (August 2025)
Discover a rare opportunity to secure a fully renovated double-storey villa in the tightly held 'Rio Vista Palms' complex - one of only ten with direct street and garage access, offering the privacy and feel of a standalone home. This beautifully finished two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence promises effortless living in a highly sought-after lifestyle pocket.
Thoughtfully designed and impeccably styled throughout, the home offers a seamless blend of comfort, practicality and indoor-outdoor flow. The light-filled living and dining area features soaring high ceilings, creating an enhanced sense of space, complemented by air-conditioning and ceiling fans for year-round comfort. The stunning kitchen is a true centrepiece, complete with an island bench, breakfast bar, and modern finishes throughout.
Upstairs, the master suite is a private retreat with a beautifully renovated ensuite, while the second bedroom is conveniently located on the ground floor, serviced by a luxe main bathroom with floor-to-ceiling feature tiles and a separate powder room. All bathrooms and living areas exude quality and attention to detail, with contemporary fittings and a timeless palette.
Step outside to your own private backyard sanctuary - a large, covered alfresco entertaining deck flows onto a low-maintenance outdoor space, featuring no-maintenance artificial turf, landscaped gardens with garden lighting, and integrated external storage. The front courtyard also features landscaped gardens and garden lighting, adding a warm and welcoming ambiance. The home also includes air-conditioning in both bedrooms and the living area, ceiling fans throughout, an epoxy-finished garage floor + an abundance of storage space, separate laundry, and the added convenience of private street and garage access. The complex is quiet, secure, and exceptionally well-maintained, with an ultra-low body corporate of circa $35 per week - a rare advantage in such a central location.
Ideally located just minutes from the Q Super Centre and central to the vibrant precincts of Mermaid Waters, Mermaid Beach, Nobby Beach, Miami, and Burleigh Heads, this home places you at the heart of the Gold Coast lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to cafes, boutique shopping, local beaches, and dining hotspots - and for commuters, M1 motorway access is just a short drive away, making travel north or south a breeze.
This is a rare chance to secure a turnkey boutique residence in one of the Coast's most desirable lifestyle suburbs. Act quickly - opportunities like this don't last long.
Fully renovated double-storey villa offering seamless indoor-outdoor living
Spacious open plan living and dining with soaring high ceilings and abundant natural light
Designer kitchen with island bench, breakfast bar, and ample storage
Private covered alfresco entertaining deck with landscaped gardens and garden lighting
No-maintenance artificial turf in backyard for year-round ease of living
Master suite upstairs with stylish ensuite; second bedroom downstairs with luxe main bathroom and powder room
Air-conditioning in both bedrooms and main living area, plus ceiling fans throughout
Epoxy-finished garage floor, separate laundry, and integrated external storage
Secure, quiet complex with ultra-low body corporate of just $35* per week
Prime Mermaid Waters location just minutes to beaches, Q Super Centre, and M1 access
Ideal for owner-occupiers or investors seeking a turnkey opportunity in a high-demand area
Owners will consider offers prior to auction - act quickly to secure
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Property History for 8/172 Barrier Reef Dr, Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218
- 11 Jun 2025Sold for $902,000
- 16 May 2025Listed for Sale Auction
- 04 Sep 2018Sold for $358,500
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0About 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 6,213 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mermaid Waters have seen a 106.31% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 114.41% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Mermaid Waters is $2,070,636 while the median value for Units is $941,548.
- Houses have a median rent of $1,195 while Units have a median rent of $770.
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