194 Spence St, Bungalow is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom Unit with 6 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 881m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2022.
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: 881m.
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 400m.
Separate power metering for each tenancy.
Solar power system installed, supporting long-term efficiency and lower operating costs.
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 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 200m, currently vacant and ready for occupation or lease.
Estimated market rental: $250 to $300 per m 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 two ground-floor commercial units into residential rentals, potentially creating a four-unit residential 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 $14,030 per annum.
Proposed commercial rental: $250 to $300 per m per annum across approximately 200m.
Combined commercial building space: approximately 200m.
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 four-unit residential complex, subject to approvals.
Immediate renovation upside in Unit 1 upstairs.
Solar power and separate metering enhancing efficiency and appeal.
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
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The size of Bungalow is approximately 2.2 square kilometres. There are 3 parks, covering nearly 1.9% of the total area. The population of Bungalow in 2016 was 2159 people. By 2021 the population was 2358 showing a population growth of 9.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bungalow is 30-39 years. Households in Bungalow are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bungalow work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 36.90% of the homes in Bungalow were owner-occupied compared with 34.70% in 2016.
Bungalow has 1,987 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bungalow have seen a 68.17% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 101.79% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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