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QLD › Cairns City › Water St

68 Water St, Cairns City QLD 4870

House

$940,000

Last sold

2 Dec 2025

8

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

508 m²

Land

219 m²

Building

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $940,000 (2 Dec 2025).(Recorded sale)

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$940,000

2 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Cairns City at a glance

3,913

People

No data

Median sale

$583/wk

Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

See the full Cairns City 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

i

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. Sold$940,0002 Dec 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Mar 2025

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 $583/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

Cairns City in one glance

Cairns City at a glance

3,913

People

No data

Median sale

$583/wk

Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

See the full Cairns City report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cairns City? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cairns City →
  • Other records on Water St →

Listing material

Listed by RE/MAX Impact

Location, Location, Location! Two-story Queenslander full of potential!

This charming 1960s two-story Queenslander offers incredible potential, featuring 8 rooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3 toilets, located just 900m from the Cairns Esplanade, it's a prime opportunity in a highly sought-after area.

With separate access to both levels, the property ensures privacy and minimal disruption. Each level is fully self-contained, offering its own kitchen, laundry, and living spaces. Whether you're an investor looking for strong rental returns or a large family in need of space to grow, this property is perfect. The property is only approved for single occupancy.

FEATURES:

Read the full description

Downstairs: (NOT approved for occupancy due to ceiling height being 2.24m and legal height requirement is 2.4m)

• 4 spacious rooms, each with air conditioning

• Bathroom with standalone shower and toilet

• Large laundry area with an additional toilet

• Newly updated kitchen

• Open-plan living space, including dining area and breakfast bar

Upstairs:

• 4 bedrooms, all with air conditioning and ceiling fans

• Main bedroom featuring a bay window, triple mirrored built-in wardrobe, and a built-in vanity

• Second bedroom with mirrored built-in wardrobes

• All bedrooms with tongue-and-groove walls

• Fourth bedroom with beautiful doors opening onto the patio

• Spacious open-plan living area

• Dining area

• Newly updated kitchen with pantry, electric oven, and cooktop

• Tiled bathroom with separate toilet

• 2 large linen cupboards

• Timber deck and shaded area with stairs leading to the backyard

Extras:

• Fully fenced property

• Electric gate at the front

• Undercover carport

• Security screens and doors

• CCTV system

• Timber under-decking in the yard

• Beautifully established gardens at both the front and rear

Additional Information: All 8 beds, wardrobes, desks, sofas, and washing machines are included in the sale at no extra cost. A full inventory of furniture can be requested through the Sales Agent.

CONNECTIVITY:

• 900m approx. Cairns Esplanade

• 1.2km approx. Cairns Hospital

• 2.2km approx. Cairns Marina

• 700m approx. Cairns State High School

• 25m approx. Water Street Kindergarten

• 900m approx. Parramatta State School

MAKE IT YOURS:

This versatile Queenslander offers endless possibilities for both investment and family living. Located just 900m from the Cairns Esplanade, and only a stone's throw from Cairns hospital, schools, and local amenities, this property is all about location, location, location. With all essential furniture included, this property is ready for you to move in or start earning. Seize the opportunity to make this spacious home yours today!

MAKE YOUR MOVE:

Let us know if we can provide further assistance with any inquiries you may have regarding this property or the broader real estate market. Call Andrew 0418 183 444 or 4019 7797; the Team at RE/MAX Impact will help you find the perfect property.

Disclaimer:

The information provided about this property has been compiled with care; however, no warranty is given regarding its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own independent research and verify all information, including dimensions, pricing, and property features, to ensure it meets their needs. The agent and agency will not be held liable for any discrepancies, omissions, or inaccuracies in the provided details. All photographs, illustrations, and descriptions are for general information only and should not be relied upon as a sole representation of the property.

Listing description written by Andrew Rogato, RE/MAX Impact — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm System
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Fully Fenced
  • Secure Parking
  • Toilets: 3

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