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27 River Drive

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

5
2
3
394 m²
698 m²
House
Last sold for $3,240,000
Ryan WardRyan Ward, last sold this property on 10 November 2025 after 75 days on market.

Overview

Prime Main River Corner Parcel in Tightly Held Budds Beach

Relaxed riverside living meets prime development potential at this Budds Beach address. Occupying a 698m² corner parcel with dual street frontages, the property enjoys wide water views over Main River opposite the picturesque Budds Beach Reserve. Budds Beach is prized as a peaceful pocket beside the river, where residents enjoy a village-like atmosphere just moments from the heart of Surfers Paradise. Local favourite Bumbles Café is three doors down, while the sandy foreshore and boat ramp invite time on the water. This is one of the larger corner blocks in the area and one of only eleven properties with a River Drive address. With frontages to River Drive and Norfolk Avenue, the site lends itself to a luxury multi-storey home or a multi-dwelling outcome, subject to council approval. Currently improved by an original two-storey, dual living home plus a separate triple garage, the setting, scale and position combine to support a premium end product in a highly desirable neighbourhood. The Highlights: - 698m² corner parcel with dual frontages to River Drive (22.1m*) and Norfolk Avenue (29.8m*) - Wide water views over Main River - Development potential for a luxury residence or multi-dwelling project (STCA) - Steps from Budds Beach Reserve with sandy foreshore, parklands and boat ramp - Boating access to The Broadwater and Gold Coast Seaway - Metres from local favourite Bumbles Café - Existing original two-storey home plus separate triple garage From this Budds Beach address, the best of the Gold Coast is close at hand. It's a 200-metre walk to patrolled Surfers Paradise Beach, while Main Beach and Marina Mirage are only minutes to the north. Broadbeach lies to the south with Pacific Fair, The Star and the Convention Centre all within easy reach. Gold Coast Airport is less than 30 minutes away, while Brisbane is accessible in just under an hour via the nearby M1. Direct boating access to The Broadwater and Seaway further enhances the lifestyle appeal. Explore the potential with Ryan Ward on 0405 309 359 and Darryl Bright on 0481 205 205. Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, no warranty is given by the vendor or the agent as to their accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on these particulars as representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.It should be noted that this property is being sold by auction; therefore, due to government legislation, a price guide isn't available. The website possibly filtered this property into a price range for functionality purposes. Any estimates on this page are not provided by the agent and should not be taken as a price guide.

Features

5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
3 carspaces
394 m² floor area
698 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom houses sold in Surfers Paradise over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 27 River Drive is $4.4m.

Median value
$4.4m
Estimated value range
$3m - $6.6m
Median days on market
117
Estimated value trend
-12%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Surfers Paradise. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 27 River Drive

2025
Sold
$3,240,000
Private Sale/Treaty on 10 Nov 2025 by Ryan Ward, of Kollosche
2016
Sold
$1,300,000
06 May 2016 by Glen Williams, of Ray White Surfers Paradise

Happy sellers in Surfers Paradise

87%
87% of sellers in Surfers Paradise reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Surfers Paradise stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 188 reviews in Surfers Paradise over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 5 bedroom houses in Surfers Paradise

In the last 12 months, 9 five-bedroom houses similar to 27 River Drive, have been sold.

This represents a 42% increase in five-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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