17 Martha Street, Howard, QLD 4659 sold on 24 September 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 24 Sep 2025 for $530,000

17 Martha Street
Howard QLD 4659

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 3
Floor area: 98m2
Land area: 1816m2
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Property Details for 17 Martha St, Howard

17 Martha St, Howard is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 1816m2 and floor size of 98m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2025. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Howard in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1950
Floor Size
98m2
Land Size
1816m2
Local Government
Fraser Coast Regional
Lot/Plan
16/RP13690

Last Listing description (November 2025)

Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a property with substantial development potential in the rapidly growing township of Howard. Situated on a generous 1,816m allotment, this property comprises two existing lots on the title, complemented by a council-approved boundary reconfiguration, offering flexibility and multiple purchase options.Property Highlights:Total Land Size: 1,816m (to be split approximately in half)Front Lot: Lowset 2-bedroom miners cottage, over 100 years old, featuring open-plan living, timber floors, bay window with window seat, leadlight windows, and ornate cornices. While requiring renovation, it retains its original and undeniable charm.Vacant Lot: Older-style 3-bay timber shed and timber fence.Dual Street Frontage: Providing easy access to both blocks via Martha Street (house block) and Hurley Street (vacant land block).Location: Conveniently located in the heart of Howard, within walking distance to the town center.Strategic Investment Potential:Proximity to Employment Hub: Less than a few kilometers to the Queensland Government Train Manufacturing Facility, generating over 800 new jobs in the area. This influx of workers will require housing, positioning Howard as a prime location for residential development.Accessibility: Approximately a 15-minute drive to Maryborough, 30 minutes to Hervey Bay, and 15 minutes to the beach at Burrum Heads.Development Options:Retain Existing Configuration: Maintain the current setup with the miners cottage and shed.Subdivide and Sell: Consider subdividing the vacant land lot and selling it separately.Enhance and Develop: Retain the vacant parcel and develop it by moving a traditional Queenslander-style home on the land to maximize the property's development potential. The township of Howard is a quintessential Australian country town with lots to offer. Some of the amenities include two grocery stores, bakery, butcher, pub, bottle shop, hardware store, chemist, library, police station, primary school, tilt-train, vet surgery and a very popular monthly market--which people come from all over to attend. This is a rare opportunity to secure a flexible investment in a township poised for significant growth. Whether you're looking to invest, develop, or enjoy the charm of a classic home with future potential, this property is well worth your consideration.The seller has already undertaken the necessary groundwork, including obtaining council approval for the lot reconfiguration. Additionally, a comprehensive land survey has been completed, survey pegs are about to be installed, and soil testing will be conducted. Timber fencing for the new boundary has been purchased and can be included in the sale.This proactive approach streamlines the development process, saving time and resources for the new owner.Given the township's trajectory towards growth, this property presents a promising opportunity for those seeking to capitalize on future developments. Call Gwen Nugent now to discuss all of the possibilities and arrange your private inspection. Don't delay, opportunities like this are few and far between! Disclaimer: We have in preparing this advertisement used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.Property Code: 1587

Property History for 17 Martha St, Howard, QLD 4659

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$530,000
24 Sep 2025
  • 24 Sep 2025
    Sold for $530,000
  • 06 Jun 2025
    Listed for Sale SOLD BY GWEN NUGENT - PROPERTY CENTRAL
  • 04 Nov 2021
    Listed for Sale $450,000
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About Howard 4659

The size of Howard is approximately 45.9 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 2.5% of total area. The population of Howard in 2016 was 1359 people. By 2021 the population was 1394 showing a population growth of 2.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Howard is 60-69 years. Households in Howard are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Howard work in a sales workers occupation.In 2021, 72.40% of the homes in Howard were owner-occupied compared with 66.90% in 2016.

Howard has 871 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Howard have seen a 119.02% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 167.73% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Howard is $559,146 while the median value for Units is $404,666.
  • Houses have a median rent of $475.
There are currently 9 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Howard on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 44 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Howard.

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