This four-bedroom house at 4 Blyth St, Breamlea, sold for a record $2.1m in April.
House price records tumbled in 10 suburbs and towns across the Geelong region in 2025 as the property market continued to recover.
In a year where home values climbed almost $30,000, renewed buyer confidence spurred benchmark sales around the city and down the coast.
Both Armstrong Creek and Mount Duneed produced record-breaking residential results, highlighting strong demand for quality established homes in Geelong’s urban growth corridor.
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McGrath, Armstrong Creek agent Sam Parsons said newer builds with top notch inclusions were now commanding upwards of $1.2m.
“To pick up that same house in Torquay would be $2m and to pick up that same house in Highton would be $1.6m so the value is there for people to come here with all the amenities,” Mr Parsons said.
“People that wouldn’t consider Armstrong Creek in the past are moving in.”
Across town, Breakwater scored its first million-dollar sale in May.
Records were also beaten in Queenscliff, Aireys Inlet and Breamlea despite softer conditions lingering in traditional holiday home markets.
The $7m sale of a beachfront residence Queenscliff originally built for Sir Rupert and Lady Susannah Clarke was the most expensive record for the year.
48-50 Cityview Drive, Wandana Heights, back in 2005.
48-50 Cityview Drive, Wandana Heights, $2.7m
The off market sale of this elevated 3639sq m property was the highest ever recorded in suburban Wandana Heights.
Designed to capture views over the city, its manicured grounds include a swimming pool and garaging for six cars.
Watching ships pass through The Heads is a popular pastime at 37 Flinders St, Queenscliff.
37 Flinders St, Queenscliff, $7m
RT Edgar, Bellarine handled the April sale of this five-bedroom residence overlooking Port Phillip Bay.
Designed by architect Wayne Gillespie and renovated in 2022, the property operates as short-stay accommodation called Sagres.
An exclusive front-row position with unobstructed views from Point Lonsdale Lighthouse to Poin Nepean underscored the result.
Curved detail and boathouse ceilings feature at the split-level 4 Blyth St, Breamlea.
4 Blyth St, Breamlea, $2.1m
Bellarine Property, Barwon Heads agent Peta Walter fielded strong inquiries for this two-storey, architect-designed house sold in April.
The new owners have positioned themselves a four-minute walk from the beach and have views across the dunes to 13th Beach from the upper level balcony.
Elders, Geelong agent Peter Lindeman sold 1162-1170 Bellarine Highway, Wallington.
1162-1170 Bellarine Highway, Wallington, $4.75m
At 30ha, this rural property is bigger than many lifestyle listings in Wallington, providing the dual appeal of income-producing land and an impressive homestead with views over Lake Connewarre.
The five-bedroom house, sold in April after a six-month campaign, features hardwood floors, exposed trusses and a sandstone fireplace.
Two houses on one property helped 20 High St, Moolap, achieve a $1.8m sale price.
20 High St, Moolap, $1.8m
An unusual two-for-one deal helped this 4740sq m corner property with dual dwellings set a new bar in May.
First National, Golden Plains agent Owen Sharkey said a not-for-profit organisation planned to covert it into client accommodation.
The riverside location of 14A Church St, Breakwater is described as “extremely underrated”.
14A Church S, Breakwater, $1.02m
This largely industrial suburb notched its first million-dollar residential sale in May.
Barry Plant, Geelong agent Dion Plumb said the five-bedroom house in question was a private sanctuary set among 1000sq m of gardens just 100m from the Barwon River.
Moonah Real Estate achieved a record price for 3A Lighthouse Rd, Aireys Inlet.
3A Lighthouse Rd, Aireys Inlet, $3.55m
A private 2832sq m property in the Aireys Inlet dress circle commanded top dollar when it was snapped up in July.
A tennis court is a rare luxury alongside the five-bedroom house with a curved glass lookout framing expansive views.
The four-bedroom house at 40 Avonlea Rd, Bell Post Hill, has three livings and two studies.
40 Avonlea Rd, Bell Post Hill, $1.421m
This solid two-storey brick home set a new benchmark when it sold for the first time in September.
The value of the property lay in its 2.02ha block with sweeping views over the Moorabool Valley and Geelong skyline.
All five bedrooms have their own ensuite and walk-in wardrobe at 69 Ambrosia Drive, Armstrong Creek.
69 Ambrosia Drive, Armstrong Creek, $1.285m
McGrath, Armstrong Creek agent Sam Parsons said a prized position adjoining Armstrong Creek underpinned the highest sale for a residential-skied property in the suburb.
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom design and the ability to walk to nearby schools were big drawcards for families.
A swimming pool is among the luxury inclusions at 211 Sovereign Drive, Mount Duneed.
211 Sovereign Drive, Mount Duneed, $1.45m
This award-winning Mimosa Homes former display home with a double height living space and swimming pool was snapped last month.
Each of the four bedrooms has its own ensuite, which helped it command a record price.
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