As low as $28k: the bargain Tasmanian blocks of land going for dirt cheap
Burnie, Interlaken, York Town, Zeehan – these are the suburbs all home to some of the cheapest blocks of lands in the state. See what makes the list.
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Whether a first-time buyer, a builder, business or investor, the real estate boom has seen parcels of land across the state skyrocket in price.
A little bit of research and relocation in the state can help you snag a block of land for as low as $28,000.
Here’s where the Mercury has found some of the bargain blocks around Tasmania.
Burnie
Address: 27 Regent Street, Burnie 7320
Price: $75,000
Size: 630m2
This block is located in a prime position with views of the Burnie waterfront and West Park Oval, plus being just five minutes from the Burnie CBD and shops.
A suburb median house price of $470,000 could mean the block is worth the extra spend.
Gormanston
Address: 13 Peters Street, Gormanston 7466
Price: $28,000
Size: 224m2
As the cheapest block in the state, this little gem could be the perfect first-starter for someone or a perfect place to park the caravan or trailer while traversing nearby mountain bike tracks.
The land is currently split into two titles and located close to nearby natural attractions like Lake Burbury and the rugged township of Queenstown.
Queenstown
Address: 2 Batchelor Street, Queenstown, Tas 7467
Price: $32,000
Size: 544m2
This breath of fresh air could offer a great entry point for first-time buyers and builders into the Tasmanian real estate market, located right at the edge of the Queenstown centre.
The historic mining township has been making a move into the arts and tourism sector in the past decade and is attracting a new, vibrant community to the area.
Dover
Address: 6706 Huon Highway, Dover, Tas 7117
Price: Offers over $60,000
Size: 2843m2
Heading down south to the coastal town of Dover, this bargain block offers the best of both worlds, surrounded by quiet farming and forested land while also located less than a five-minute drive to Dover’s town centre and the beautiful Port Esperance Bay.
A shallow dam takes up a majority of the block with a great parcel of land allocated for a new build, caravan or simply a place to set up a tent for a country retreat.
York Town
Address: 19 Aldridge Street, York Town, Tas 7270
Price: $70,000
Size: 1.05ha
Don’t let the cheap price of the block fool you, this hectare spread of eucalypt and acacia species overlooks the River Tamar and the nearby Yorktown Historic Site.
All of this in a prime location just 10 minutes from the nearest supermarket and a 50-minute drive from Launceston for all your shopping needs.
Zeehan
Address: 54 Counsel Street, Zeehan, Tas 7469
Price: $42,500
Size: 990m2
A fully-fenced, flat block ready for a new build in the state’s beautiful west coast.
Town water, sewer and power are all available for connection, making this an easy place to set up shop for an investor, retiree or first-home buyer.
Bronte Park
Address: 12 Bronte Estate Road, Bronte Park, Tas 7140
Price: $69,000
Size: 657m2
Eager anglers may want to take advantage of this Bronte Park block as a shack build or permanent relocation with its convenient location next to Bronte Lagoon, Pine Tier Lagoon, Lake Echo and Laughing Jack Lagoon.
Nestled between Nive River and Bronte Canal, the 657m2 block is already fully-serviced and under a 30-minute drive to nearby Derwent Bridge and Tarraleah.
Interlaken
Address: 30 Laycock Drive, Interlaken, Tas 7030
Price: $72,000
Size: 1982m2
This Interlaken block could be your own Tasmanian High Country steal, with idyllic views of nearby Lake Sorell and Lake Crescent.
The bushland parcel may be a slice of the state’s beautiful wilderness, but is also located within a small cul-de-sac of shacks and some permanent residents giving potential buyers the best of both suburban and rural living.
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