Significant interest in a suburban home has highlighted the “robust nature” of an increasingly popular Sunshine Coast area.
A family residence at 79 Karawatha Street in Buderim garnered more than 7400 online views within a week and attracted 66 groups to a single open home inspection.
The exceptional turnout led to a flurry of activity, resulting in six offers shortly after the walk-through.
The four-bedroom house – with two bathrooms, three parking spaces and a pool on 887sqm – was sold for $1.33 million in a cash deal to a local tradie.
Ray White selling agent Bree Bellhouse said the interest in the home and the subsequent sale proved that real estate in the area was highly prized.
“The overwhelming response to this property demonstrates the robust nature of the Buderim real estate market,” she said.
“To have 66 groups attend a single open home is a testament to both the property’s appeal and the current buyer demand for family homes in the area.”
Ray White issued a media release stating it reflected a growing trend in the Australian property market: open-for-inspection rates have been increasing across the country.
“This surge in attendance at open homes is indicative of rising buyer confidence and heightened competition in the real estate sector,” the release stated.
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“This level of interest aligns with Buderim’s status as a high-growth suburb for home buyers in 2025, offering a well-established area with high demand for family homes and prestige properties.
“Regarding Buderim’s capital growth, the suburb has experienced significant appreciation over the past few years.
“Buderim has seen substantial price increases as part of the broader Sunshine Coast region, with the area’s median house value reaching $1.04 million in February.
“This represents a remarkable 72 per cent rise in home prices since March 2020.
“The strong performance is attributed to factors such as buyer demand, population growth, tight rental markets and limited supply.
“With these conditions persisting, property values in Buderim and the Sunshine Coast are expected to continue rising, particularly as interest rates are anticipated to move lower in the latter half of 2025.”
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Auction results
601/13-15 The Esplanade, Maroochydore
- Sold under the hammer for $5,100,000
- 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car
- Ray White, Niall Molloy and Ari Whisson
8/4 Bennett Street, Moffat Beach
- Sold under the hammer for $1,950,000
- 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool
- Ray White, Andrew Garland and Marcus Lane
2/5 Jean Street, Dicky Beach
- On the market for $1,995,000
- 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool
- Ray White, Andrew Garland and Marcus Lane
59 Grigor Street, Moffat Beach
- Sold under the hammer for $1,350,000
- 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
- Ray White, Andrew Garland and Marcus Lane
2/43 Verney Street, Kings Beach
- Sold under the hammer for $1,110,000
- 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car
- Ray White, Natascha Drexel-Munro and Carola Drexel
5 Hankinson Street, Golden Beach
- Passed in, on the market for offers over $1,340,000
- 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car
- Ray White, Ray Daniels
103/89 Esplanade, Golden Beach
- Sold under the hammer for $845,000
- 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car
- Ray White, Ray Daniels
38 Kundart Street, Coes Creek
- Sold prior for $805,000
- 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car, Pool
- Ray White, Hayley Anderson
5/1 South Sea islander Way, Maroochydore
- Auction did not take place, on the market for $1,795,000
- 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car
- Ray White, Dan McNamara
38 Discovery Way, Maroochydore
- Sold under the hammer for $880,000
- Land
- Ray White, Ryan Bradeley
5/42 Toorumbee Drive, Mooloolaba
- Passed in at $610,000, on the market for $649,000
- 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
- Ray White, Will Van den Dungen
3 Lory Place, Parrearra
- Sold under the hammer for $1,335,000
- 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car
- Ray White, Will Van den Dungen, 0438 130 188
31 Dorian Crescent, Sippy Downs
- Sold prior for $1,060,000
- 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool
- Ray White, Brodie Rogers and Jacob Stinson
13/9 Douglas Street, Mooloolaba
- Sold under the hammer for $807,000
- 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
- Ray White, Jacob Hussey
42 Mandara Drive, Wurtulla
- Went under contract prior to auction, contact agent
- 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
- Ray White (Kawana), Ryan Cramer and Kirstin Cowie
