West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › West End › Margaret St
$560,000
Last sold
8 Sept 2023
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
607 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$560,000
8 Sept 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in West End (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,088/m² of land (n=79). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West End
-30.0%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
+1.16 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.71%
Suburb median $800,000 from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data unavailable for this jurisdiction (no_adapter:QLD)
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDZoning is not available (no_adapter). A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (no_adapter). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $417/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownZoning is not available (no_adapter).
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (no_adapter). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White TownsvilleSOLD By Giovanni Spinella & Jabyn Manning
Bordering the foothills of Castle Hill and brimming with traditional character and unmatched charm, this historic home has stood proudly at the end of Margaret Street for over 100 years. A quintessential, classic Queenslander in every way, this landmark residence is a piece of West End history. Framed with immaculately maintained tropical landscaping and a picturesque front porch, this home exudes all the warmth and character of a time passed, whilst exuberating the perfect relationship between sought-after heritage features, mixed with high-end contemporary, modern day living. Welcome Home.
When you arrive at the property, prepare to have your breath taken away by the sheer attention to detail this home exudes. A delightful picket fence and quirky geometrical stained timber deck are only a taste of what lies behind the door. Bespoke detailing greets you in full force upon entry, with a pressed tin archway, cladded walls, polished timber flooring and ornate fretwork with ceiling roses. The crisp, light tones of the combined lounge and dining welcome in the natural light and set the scene for what the rest of this home offers.
The three bedrooms on the right-hand side are all generous in proportion and air-conditioned to stay cool in summer, two featuring built-in robes and the front room boasting direct French-door access to the front verandah. The bathroom is centrally located to service the family and is an absolute spectacle with bright white tiles, a gorgeous double vanity with arched mirrors, a large, double walk-in shower, and an adjoining laundry for convenience. Continuing through the space, the end of the hallway brings a pleasant surprise, opening into an unexpected, light-filled haven you could only dream of.
A modern extension to the home combines a contemporary kitchen and living space, bordered by floor to ceiling glass windows and sliding doors leading straight onto the split-level timber deck beyond. Entertaining never looked better, framed with tropical landscaping inviting the outside in and boasting a multitude of options for the whole family, whether a cooler winter night calls for a fire in the pit, or an evening glass of wine compliments alfresco dining under the stars, the choice is easy. Furthermore, the shed has been converted into the perfect studio space for larger families or guests alike. With double side gate access and plenty of luscious, grassed space, there is still plenty of remaining room around the home for whatever your heart desires.
Perfectly located only a stone's throw from Castletown Shopping Centre and the Townsville Showgrounds, this home is only a 5-minute drive to the Townsville CBD, the Queensland Country Bank Stadium, and the Reid Park Pits. For the fitness enthusiast, Castle Hill houses many of Townsville's favourite walking tracks, available just steps from your front door, while the wonders of The Strand, Palmers and Flinders Street are not far for an afternoon walk with a view or a well-deserved restaurant dinner. Whatever you are looking for, 18 Margaret Street simply ticks all the boxes and allows you to enjoy the luxury of your own personal paradise without being too far from all Townsville has to offer. Contact Giovanni or Jabyn to find out more and secure your inspection, TODAY!
*Property Description/Write-Up is Copyright of Team Giovanni at Ray White Townsville.
Disclaimer: Ray White Townsville has prepared this information using every endeavour to ensure that the information given is true and accurate but accepts no responsibility or liability in respect of any errors, omissions or inaccuracies that may occur. All prospective purchasers should endeavour to make their own enquiries to verify the accuracy of the information provided.
Listing description written by Giovanni Spinella, Ray White Townsville — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.