Northern Beaches Property Sales: November’s Notable Standout Sales

November has been a hectic month for Sarah Kaye & Co., with double-digit property purchases for our wonderful clients. Northern Beaches sales agents also have plenty to talk about this month. From jaw-dropping waterfront sales to stylish new-family homes and a delightful mix of off-market deals and entry-level buys, the local market is showing its full range. In November, several trophy listings were snapped up by savvy buyers, setting new benchmarks and confirming the strength of our coastal market. Below, we break down the eight most interesting sales from the past month.

Prestige & Record-Setting Northern Beaches Property Sales

2/3 Oyama Avenue, Manly – $10.25M (Sold 19 Nov via Max Walls)

This harbourside apartment in Manly’s Eastern Hill earned its record price with panoramic water views. The beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath “penthouse” offers some of the most stunning views in Manly — watching the ferry sail into the city and the gorgeous headland beaches grow closer below.

This sale underlines that Manly’s prestige offerings remain hot commodities. Buyers paid top dollar for the lifestyle: instant access to the Corso’s shops and restaurants below, plus sweeping harbour panoramas. For local agents, it’s a reminder that truly unique harbourfront sites on the Northern Beaches can still command extraordinary prices.

77a Cutler Road, Clontarf – $10.3M (Sold 21 Nov via The Agency)

Northern Beaches agents witnessed another historic sale in November. A contemporary 4‑bedroom harbourfront home in Clontarf changed hands for $10.3 million on 21 November, sold by Jake Rowe of The Agency. This tri‑level freestanding house is perched above a waterfront reserve, giving a “treehouse” feel over the yachts moored on Middle Harbour. In design terms it’s a true luxury statement.

This Clontarf sale highlights the premium on private harbourfront estates. It sets a high-water mark for Clontarf prices and shows that buyers from Sydney’s North Shore to the Northern Beaches covet contemporary waterfront homes with sweeping vistas.

20 Homestead Avenue, Collaroy – $9M (Sold 21 Nov via Belle Property)

Collaroy’s big news was this ultra-luxury family compound, sold for $9 million (Belle Property). Set on two adjoining lots (total ~1,179 m²) just 300m from Collaroy Beach, the new 5-bed home merges Hamptons-style elegance with a healthy dose of modern glamour. It went to market quietly in late October and was sold on 21 November.

Though Collaroy rarely sees prices this high, this sale cements its status as a prestige enclave. The result in late November nearly matched long-term Northern Beaches highs, reflecting how buyers prize both coastal convenience and cavernous luxury in family suburbs.

Design-Led Homes Setting New Northern Beaches Price Benchmarks

14 Anzio Avenue, Allambie Heights – $4.43M (Sold 28 Oct via Cunninghams)

Allambie Heights saw its own record with this brand-new architect-built home selling for $4.43 million on 28 October. It’s a 5-bed, 3-bath custom house on a 557 m² corner lot, advertised as an “architectural family haven.” The owner-builder spared nothing to create a showcase of design-forward living.

The result nearly doubled recent Allambie Heights benchmarks, underscoring demand for standout design in family areas. This sale now sets a new suburb benchmark, showing that buyers will pay a premium for an eye-catching, low-maintenance modern home in a top school zone.

Off-Market Northern Beaches Property Sales You May Have Missed

5 Pacific Road, Palm Beach – $5.6M (Sold 9 Oct via McGrath Pittwater)

In stark contrast to the public auctions above, this Palm Beach sale went through quietly. The 4‑bedroom home at 5 Pacific Road (834 m² block) sold in early October for about $5.6 million via McGrath Pittwater. Its success came without the fanfare of a major campaign, highlighting that high-end Palm Beach property can turn over behind the scenes.

Palm Beach regularly ranks as one of the Peninsula’s priciest pockets, and the off-market nature of this deal shows demand remains high. Buyers familiar with the area moved quickly to secure a quintessential beachside family home. For agents, it’s a reminder that off-market campaigns still play a key role in Northern Beaches luxury sales.

Entry-Level Northern Beaches Property Sales Showing Real Value

6/25 Birkley Road, Manly – $2.425M (Sold 18 Nov via Novak Northern Beaches)

Back in Manly, a milestone apartment sale made waves – the 3-bedroom unit at 6/25 Birkley Rd closed on 18 November for $2.425 million (Novak Northern Beaches). This first-floor apartment in a quality waterfront block reportedly sold at a premium to its valuation, reflecting surging demand even for entry-level prestige addresses.

This apartment, while modest by luxury standards, sold for the highest price seen yet at this building. It highlights how ‘entry level’ for the Northern Beaches is still very high by most markets’ terms. Young families or downsizers who want a slice of Manly village life must now compete at multi‑million‑dollar levels, even for a single-level apartment.

729 Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach – $2.06M (Sold 7 Oct via Raine & Horne)

On the Northern Peninsula, a different segment took center stage: this traditional family home in Avalon Beach went under contract in early October. It sold for $2.06 million (Raine & Horne Mona Vale). The 4-bedroom, 1-bath house on a large corner block isn’t a flashy new build, but its location is gold – smack in Avalon village with schools and shops close by.

This sale proves there’s strong demand at the $2M price point in Avalon’s core. For agents, it’s a reminder that near-prime pockets (side streets of the Avalon shopping strip) can trade briskly when priced well. Buyers often see buying and improving an older home here as a pathway to long-term wealth on the Peninsula.

1083/1 Dee Why Parade, Dee Why – $675K (Sold 12 Nov via Doyle Spillane)

Finally, a true entry-level sale: this one-bedroom apartment at Dee Why Parade sold on 12 November for $675,000 (via Doyle Spillane). Located right opposite Dee Why’s surf and sand, this compact one-bedroom (with 1 car space) is a classic Northern Beaches beach pad.

This sale highlights the lower end of our market. Under $700k is rare for this coastline, yet buyers were willing to pay it for direct beachside living. Dee Why’s apartment market has long been a landing pad for buyers moving up to the Northern Beaches, and with good yields and recreational amenities, it’s clear that even compact units are prized.

Why These Northern Beaches Property Sales Matter for Sellers

November’s Northern Beaches transactions paint a vivid picture of a diverse and buoyant market. At the top end, world-class views and sprawling grounds fetched eye-watering sums – several sales in excess of $10 million would have been unthinkable in these suburbs just a few years ago. In the middle, design-led homes in family neighbourhoods commanded near-record prices, proving that quality craftsmanship and location (schools, shops, parks) still deliver strong premiums. Even off-market and smaller-scale deals drew enthusiastic buyers, whether it was a Palm Beach charmer selling quietly at $5.6M or apartment hunters snapping up a Dee Why beach pad for $675k.

For Northern Beaches agents, these stories reinforce a few clear trends. Harbourfront and beachfront properties remain in a league of their own, attracting deep-pocketed buyers. Premium units are commanding prices once only seen by houses, and charming older homes in top locales sell quickly if priced right.

Behind it all is a common thread: coastal lifestyle and space continue to be major drivers. As summer approaches, we expect this momentum to carry on. New listings will watch these benchmarks closely – after all, the Northern Beaches market is proving that in late 2025, almost no price seems out of reach for a great property.