Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Cooktown › Furneaux St
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
885 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cooktown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $268/m² of land (n=20). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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
QLDPlanning 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $386/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
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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 (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cooktown Property AgentsStep into a piece of Cooktown’s storied past with this remarkable business-zoned property, offering a unique blend of olde world charm and modern-day versatility. Set on a generous 885m² corner block in a prominent CBD location, this iconic building is ideal for business owners, investors, or anyone seeking to live and work from one convenient address.
Previously operated as a real estate office, the property features three office spaces of varying sizes, bathroom facilities, and a separate private residence with ensuite—ideal for live-in professionals or dual-use commercial setups. High ceilings, a grand arched hallway, French doors and period details create a timeless ambiance steeped in local heritage.
Key features:
• 885m² business-zoned allotment
• Central corner location with high visibility
• Iconic heritage design with historic charm
• 3 functional office spaces, including partitioned central office
• Separate private residence with ensuite
• Bathroom servicing business area
• Exceptional opportunity for mixed-use, professional or retail applications
This full house-and-land package is being offered for just $350,000 (Negotiable)—an outstanding opportunity to secure a unique freehold property with history, character, and commercial appeal.
Alternative Option – House Only (For Removal)
$223,000 (Not Negotiable) – Listed as an alternative option only
For those interested in relocating the building, the house is available separately for $223,000, with strict conditions:
• Buyer must remove the house within 30 days of settlement
• All relocation, removal and site restoration costs are the buyer’s responsibility
• The land must be returned to its original state, including fencing reinstatement
• A $20,000 bond will be held in trust post-settlement and refunded upon satisfactory site restoration
Please note: Option 1 – the full package – is the preferred sale and presents the best overall value and future flexibility.
This is more than a property—it's a legacy. Enquire today and secure a true Cooktown landmark with boundless potential.
Property Code: 146
Listing description written by Karen Thomas, Cooktown Property Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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