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QLD › Bungalow › Spence St

194 Spence St, Bungalow QLD 4870

For saleBlock of Units for Sale

For sale

For sale

6

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

12

Car spaces

881 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

This is on the market — is it worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale — no asking price recorded(Listing record · 31 July 2026)
  • FactLand 881 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Bungalow at a glance

2,448

People

$700,000

Median sale

$495/wk

Median rent

3.68%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bungalow report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Listedprice unknownavailable31 July 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

QLD

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $495/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Bungalow in one glance

Bungalow at a glance

2,448

People

$700,000

Median sale

$495/wk

Median rent

3.68%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bungalow report →

Keep researching

  • Why Bungalow? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Bungalow →
  • Other records on Spence St →

Listing material

Listed by RE/MAX Powerhouse

Mixed-Use Investment with Dual Income & Strong Upside

Opportunities combining immediate income, flexible zoning, and future upside in this location are rarely offered. Positioned just minutes from Cairns City on the CBD fringe, this freehold mixed-use property presents a strategic acquisition for investors and owner-occupiers seeking strong accessibility and long-term potential.

SITE & ZONING

• Land area: 881m².

Read the full description

• Zoning: Low Impact Industry.

• Fully fenced and secure rear carpark, with excellent street frontage and strong exposure.

• Ample off-street parking, plus additional undercover parking at the rear via side access.

• Rear portion of the block offers room for future development, storage, or expanded parking, subject to council approval.

• Primary Land Use

SHOPPING GROUP (MORE THAN 6 SHOPS)

• Secondary Land Use

MULTI UNIT DWELLING (FLATS)

BUILDING OVERVIEW

• Total building area: approximately 400m².

• Separate power metering for each tenancy.

• Solar power system installed, supporting long-term efficiency and lower operating costs. 5 Kw per unit

RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT- Existing Income

• The upper level contains two spacious apartments, providing immediate holding income for the incoming purchaser.

• Well-appointed kitchens.

• Open-plan living areas.

• Unit 1 upstairs requires minor renovations. Lease expires 04/06/2027 @$500 per week

• Unit 2 offers future scope to add further value over time. Lease expires 23/03/2027 @ $500 per week

The residential component is currently returning approximately $52,000 per annum, ($500 per week) providing stable cash flow while future improvements are considered.

COMMERCIAL COMPONENT - Value-Add Opportunity

• The ground floor includes two commercial tenancies totalling approximately 200m², currently vacant

• Estimated market rental: $250 to $300 per m² per annum.

• This presents a clear value-add opportunity for an incoming purchaser to secure new commercial tenants and enhance overall returns.

STRATEGIC UPSIDE

There is also potential to convert the 1 ground-floor commercial units into a residential rental, potentially creating a Three-unit residential and One comercial complex, subject to approvals. This flexibility adds significant upside for investors or owner-occupiers looking to maximise residential yield, diversify income streams, and tailor the property to their long-term strategy.

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

• Current residential rental income: approximately $52,000 per annum.

• Council rates: approximately $14,800 per annum. Water included in Rates.

• Proposed commercial rental: $250 to $300 per m² per annum across approximately 200m².

• Combined commercial building space: approximately 200m².

INVESTMENT SNAPSHOT

• Strategic CBD fringe location with strong accessibility.

• Flexible Low Impact Industry zoning supporting mixed-use operations.

• Immediate residential income plus a clear commercial leasing opportunity.

• Potential to reconfigure as a Three-unit residential complex, subject to approvals.

• Solar power and separate metering enhancing efficiency and appeal. 5 Kw per unit

• Development potential at the rear of the site, subject to council approval.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile, income-producing asset in one of Cairns' most practical commercial zones, suited to investors seeking yield and strategic positioning or owner-occupiers wanting to combine business use with additional rental return.

Call Maria King to inspect: 0409 717 891

These photographs have been enhanced for marketing purposes and may not reflect the actual appearance or dimensions of the property. They are intended to provide a visual representation of the property's potential and should not be relied upon as a basis for making decisions about purchasing/renting. Prospective buyers/renter should conduct their own due diligence, including inspection and verification of property features and conditions. REMAX Powerhouse are not responsible for any errors, inaccuracies, or misrepresentations in the photographs.

REMAX Powerhouse is a licensed real estate agency. We are not licensed builders, inspectors or valuers and the information contained here has been provided to us by third parties. The information is for guidance only. Whilst we make efforts to ensure all information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable, we provide no guarantees concerning the accuracy, completeness, or current nature of the information and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, inaccuracies or misstatements contained herein. It is not intended as building, pest, planning or other advice and should not be construed or relied on as such. Prospective purchasers must undertake their own due diligence, enquiries and undertake various searches to verify the information contained herein. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives or needs for the property. Before making any commitment of a legal or financial nature you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your circumstances and needs and seek advice.

Listing description written by Maria King, RE/MAX Powerhouse — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

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