From a celebrity pad in Bondi to a country church, a grand 19th century home to a meth house, these were the places that drew the crowds on realestate.com.au last month.
February's top listings on realestate.com.au were a heady mash-up of old and new, perfection and dereliction — many bursting with sassy styles and irresistible personality that made them total standouts.
This 'ultra-affordable' church in country Victoria was one of the most viewed properties on realestate.com.au in February. Picture: realestate.com.au
These popular homes spanned almost every state and territory, with over three quarters of them in the capital cities.
Take a look at the strange and spectacular homes grabbing attention this month.
Bondi home of Gen-Z influencers Norris Nuts
Celebrity sizzle sells houses, but when the owners are Gen Z influencer family the Norris Nuts, the attention can come from all the wrong places.
Their five-bedroom, three-bathroom stunner at 117 Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi — steps from the iconic beach — was the most-clicked-on property in February.
The home sits just footsteps from Bondi Beach. Picture: realestate.com.au
"Great house, amazing location, really good client inquiry — but my biggest challenge is sifting through teenage girls wanting to see the property to find the real buyers," said Ric Serrao at Raine & Horne Double Bay.
The famous YouTubers, originally from Newcastle, snagged their home for $15.2m in 2022 then extensively renovated it while also buying next door for about $14.2m in 2023 — with the dream of creating a megamansion for their six kids.
But with some now flown the nest, they're flipping this bright, white, two-storey gem (sans price guide) while doing up the other, said Mr Serrao.
Pictures of the famous family hang in the stairwell. Picture: realestate.com.au
Buyers score a choice of family zones, sundeck, plunge pool and sweeping ocean views — plus they'll have the Norris Nuts as neighbours.
Landmark 19th-century Queenslander, Brisbane
It's not easy to find a house with almost 1,000sqm of internal space on a whopping 1,634sqm elevated block in inner Brisbane — even rarer to find an 1860s reno as jaw-dropping as this one.
'Governess' at 49 Reading Street, Paddington has listed for an undisclosed price after being dramatically transformed by master builders Graya.
The iconic 1860s-era heritage home has been transformed by master builders, Graya. Picture: realestate.com.au
A dramatic blend of old and new, a wrought-iron verandah hugs the heritage core of the home, which houses a grand study and luxe bedrooms — including a palatial master suite that features a lounge, deck, dressing room and sumptuous ensuite with a fireplace and freestanding bath.
The home has been listed for an undisclosed price. Picture: realestate.com.au
The new wing dazzles with a glass-framed kitchen, living and dining room soaking up city views and flowing to landscaped gardens and a pool.
"The home is spectacular, the streetscape is beautiful, and being around the corner from Government House, the security in the area is outstanding," says agent Josh Brown at Ray White New Farm.
Contaminated meth home in Adelaide
Not all of the most-clicked-on properties are dreamy; some snag eyeballs for being downright ugly, or dirt-cheap, or both.
This derelict semi at 59 Goodman Road, Elizabeth South in northern Adelaide, vacant for two years, drew love online and on the ground, which agent Mike Lao at Edge Realty put down to its 536sqm block size and $50,000-$100,000 discount compared to other local properties.
Attendees were required to sign a waiver prior to viewing the property due to contamination. Picture: realestate.com.au
Bargains have hooks though, with this home having been used for meth production that's left residual chemicals still contaminating walls and services, Mr Lao said.
Nevertheless, an investor has snapped it up mid-$400,000s with a plan to clean, renovate and sell for around $550,000, which is the suburb's median — a tidy 15.2% jump from 12 months ago.
The buyer plans to renovate and resell. Picture: realestate.com.au
"The area's been underpriced for so long, but a few years ago people from interstate started buying up here, and now everyone's trying to get in," Mr Lao said.
Country church in rural Victoria
The Anglican Church is selling this sleepy 1901 chapel set among the trees in peaceful Navarre, where pews have gathered dust for years.
The circa 1901 church is up for sale for the first time. Picture: realestate.com.au
This country charmer, around two and half hours from Melbourne, boasts soaring cathedral ceilings, pine floors and Gothic stained-glass windows on a huge 2,600sqm block that backs onto parkland.
"Churches always generate a fair bit of interest, and this is a lovely rural community," said Adam Walker at Ray White Ararat.
The price guide has been lifted following strong interest. Picture: realestate.com.au
This church has no bedroom, bathroom or treated water (though comes with the pulpit and pews). Still, it garnered 70 inquiries in two weeks, leading Mr Walker to bump up the original price guide of $70,000-$88,000 to $110,000-$120,000.
Retro inner-Melbourne pad
Inner Melbourne buyers value the unconventional, and agent Charles Atkins at Jellis Craig Fitzroy says the mid-century design of this two-bedroom home among a row of Victorian terraces stole the show.
Architecturally designed and built in 1974, the home was recently renovated to honour its roots. Picture: realestate.com.au
Designed and built in 1974, 184 Canning Street, Carlton honours its roots with timber ceilings, exposed bricks, terrazzo floors and a sunken lounge room.
The listing was viewed on realestate.com.au almost 13,000 times in February. Picture: realestate.com.au
Mr Atkins said the multiple living areas also got buyers really excited, with this quirky pad selling for $2.25m, well above its $1.75m-$1.85m guide.
"This place was unique, interesting and full of personality, as well as generous in proportions."
Cute Tasmanian cottage earning $70K annually
Homes bursting with love and whimsy tug at the heartstrings, and this vibrant two-bedroom cottage in southeast Tasmania drew fans online and in real life.
The colourful home has sweeping views across Gypsy Bay. Picture: realestate.com.au
Less than an hour from Hobart, 121 Linden Road, Primrose Sands received multiple offers above its $735,000 guide price.
The 1963 waterfront reno, nestled among native plants, has vertical joint walls, sunny yellow doors, a wood stove for chilly Tassie nights, epic views from the deck across Frederick Henry Bay plus jetty access.
The home received multiple offers above its $735,000 price guide following strong interest. Picture: realestate.com.au
"People loved its uniqueness, character and the loving touches of the owners," said Chloe Wright at Roberts Real Estate Sorell.
The property operates as a successful Airbnb, with gross earnings of more than $70,000 in 2025.
Historic and storied Fremantle residence
Constructed in 1901 as Fremantle's Trades Hall, this fine example of Federation civic architecture has shape-shifted wildly over 125 years — from the labour movement HQ to a 60s music hall, 80s hub for the orange-robed cult of Rajneesh, convention centre, and now a luxe family home.
The iconic home has a storied past. Picture: realestate.com.au
Next to Esplanade Park and steps from Fremantle's harbour and Bather's Beach, 6 Collie Street, on the market from the mid-$7ms, is now ready for anything.
City zoning unlocks potential for a business, gallery, shop or hotel — or buyers can keep this place as a grand residence, enjoying its marble portico, tall curved windows, pressed-tin ceilings, grand staircase, Juliet balconies and ballroom-sized rooms, all flowing to elegant outdoor spaces.
The historic home offers epic proportions. Picture: realestate.com.au
"To have a freestanding building in Fremantle's West End restored to this standard is pretty rare," said agent Michael Harries at Ray White Dethridge Groves.
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