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QLD › Douglas › Chauncy Cres

9 Chauncy Cres, Douglas QLD 4814

For saleHouse

$675,000

For sale

Asking

4

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

758 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $675,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $675,000(Listing record · 22 July 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 30% below the Douglas median recorded sale ($962,500, n=6, last 24 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Douglas's advertised median rent ($613/wk), implied gross yield would be 4.72% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

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

$675,000

Asking · $891/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Douglas at a glance

8,156

People

$962,500

Median sale

$613/wk

Median rent

3.31%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Douglas report →

Vs Douglas

-29.9%

Median sale

Suburb $962,500

+1.41 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.31%

Suburb median $962,500 from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$675,000
Stamp Duty (Queensland)
$23,400
Transfer/Registration Fee
$2,576
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$704,676

$29,676 on top of the price (4.4% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Queensland)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Pre-filled with Douglas's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
3.22%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-13,349
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.62
Annual rent
$31,876
Operating expenses
$10,125
Loan amount
$540,000
Annual interest
$35,100
Gross yield
4.72%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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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. Listed$675,000available21 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 $613/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

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.7%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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

Douglas in one glance

Douglas at a glance

8,156

People

$962,500

Median sale

$613/wk

Median rent

3.31%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Douglas report →

Keep researching

  • Why Douglas? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Douglas →
  • Other records on Chauncy Cres →

Listing material

Listed by Raine & Horne Townsville

9 Chauncy Street, Douglas - Lifestyle, Flexibility & Exceptional Investment Potential

Raine & Horne Townsville, proudly represented by Steve Leaumont and Scarlett Stinton, are delighted to present an exceptional opportunity in one of Townsville's most desirable and tightly held suburbs.

Welcome to 9 Chauncy Street, Douglas-a home that offers outstanding lifestyle, flexibility and multiple income opportunities, making it the perfect purchase whether you're an owner-occupier, investor or someone looking to maximise returns.

Beautifully positioned in a quiet, family-friendly street, this spacious residence has been thoughtfully designed to embrace the North Queensland lifestyle, combining generous living areas, versatile accommodation and exceptional indoor-outdoor entertaining.

Read the full description

From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the home's welcoming street appeal and practical layout. Step inside to discover light-filled interiors and a functional floorplan that effortlessly caters to modern family living.

At the heart of the home is the well-appointed kitchen, complete with generous bench space, excellent storage and seamless connection to the living and entertaining areas, making it the perfect place to prepare meals while staying connected with family and friends.

The spacious bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, while the versatile multipurpose room offers endless possibilities. Whether you require a fourth bedroom, home office, media room, teenage retreat or guest accommodation, this flexible space adapts to your lifestyle.

Designed for year-round comfort, the home is fully equipped with split-system air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout.

Step outside and you'll discover where this property truly shines.

The stunning resort-style swimming pool creates your own private sanctuary, complemented by expansive covered entertaining areas overlooking the pool. Whether you're hosting family barbecues, entertaining friends or simply relaxing after work, this home has been designed to enjoy the very best of tropical living.

The expansive downstairs area adds another dimension to the property, offering exceptional flexibility for additional living, entertaining, storage, hobbies or potential dual-living options.

What truly sets this property apart is the incredible range of ownership and investment opportunities available.

For families, it offers a spacious and comfortable home in a premium location close to every convenience.

For investors, the property is currently leased until September 2026, providing immediate rental income while allowing flexibility for future plans.

Its location, only minutes from James Cook University and Townsville University Hospital, also presents an exciting opportunity to maximise returns by leasing individual rooms to university students, hospital staff or medical professionals seeking quality accommodation close to work and study.

Subject to council requirements and any applicable approvals, the home's layout may also suit holiday letting, allowing owners to capitalise on Townsville's growing visitor market and potentially achieve premium short-term rental returns.

Property Features:

• Resort-style in-ground swimming pool

• Flexible floorplan with spacious multipurpose room

• Expansive downstairs entertaining and living area

• Well-appointed kitchen with excellent storage and bench space

• Split-system air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout

• Covered outdoor entertaining overlooking the pool

• Fully fenced yard ideal for children and pets

• Multiple ownership and investment opportunities

• Currently tenanted until September 2026 at $580 per week

Location is everything, and Douglas continues to be one of Townsville's premier lifestyle suburbs.

Perfectly positioned just moments from James Cook University, Townsville University Hospital, quality schools, shopping centres, parklands, walking tracks and public transport, the home offers exceptional convenience while maintaining the peace and tranquillity that Douglas is renowned for.

Whether you're looking for your forever family home, a quality long-term investment, a future holiday letting opportunity (subject to approvals), or a property with excellent room-by-room rental potential for university or hospital professionals, 9 Chauncy Street delivers flexibility that very few homes can match.

Properties offering this combination of lifestyle, location and income potential are increasingly difficult to find.

Don't miss your opportunity to secure one of Douglas' most versatile properties.

Contact Steve Leaumont on 0499 500 032 or Scarlett Stinton on 0400 018 261 to arrange your private inspection today.

Lifestyle. Flexibility. Opportunity. One Exceptional Address.

Disclaimer: Raine & Horne Townsville has taken all reasonable care to ensure the information contained in this advertisement is accurate; however, no warranty or representation is given. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries and rely on their own investigations.

Listing description written by Steve Leaumont, Raine & Horne Townsville — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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